The Color Song

Fingerplays & Songs

Sung to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” one color at a time.

This song helps children learn…

Color names

Seven colors found on their own clothes.

Following a direction

Each color asks for a different move.

Looking closely

Checking a shirt, sock, or shoe for the color.

Waiting for a turn

Sitting still until your color is sung.

Sing It

If your clothes have any red,
Any red, any red,
If your clothes have any red,
Put your finger on your head.

If your clothes have any blue,
Any blue, any blue,
If your clothes have any blue,
Put your finger on your shoe.

If your clothes have any green,
Any green, any green,
If your clothes have any green,
Wave your hand so you’re seen.

Only the children wearing that color do the motion, everyone else keeps singing.

red

finger on your head

blue

finger on your shoe

green

wave your hand so you’re seen

yellow

smile like a happy fellow

brown

stand up and turn around

black

hands behind your back

white

wave with all your might

Try This

Look around first and name who is wearing the color, then sing that verse together.

Watch For

Children who check their own clothes, who point out a friend’s color, or who wait for their verse to move.

No materials needed · 5 minutes · Circle time, color talk, or transitions

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