Colors Worksheets for Kids – Free Vocabulary Worksheets
These worksheets are designed to help beginner students learn the names of colors in English. There are nine worksheets below, including matching, spelling, writing, and word searches. You can use them during lessons on color vocabulary or assign them as homework for students to complete on their own. Download the worksheets below, and check the bottom of the page for a fun activity video you can use with these worksheets.

Color Name Writing Practice
This worksheet introduces ten basic colors like red, yellow, and green. Students look at each color image and write the correct name in the blank space.

Color Spelling Worksheet
Students look at the colors and then circle the correct spelling. This is great for helping students with word recognition.

Color Word Search
Students should find the words in the grid and then check off the color names as they find them.

Unscramble Worksheet – Colors
The letters in each color name are jumbled up. To complete the worksheet, students must unscramble the letters and then write the correct word in the blank space.

Color Object Matching Worksheet
First, students draw a line from each color image to the correct color word, and then from the word to an object that matches the color.

Circle the Word – Colors
This practice activity helps students with word recognition by asking them to choose the correct color name from three options.

Missing Letter – Colors
Each color name in this worksheet has a letter missing. Students first fill in the missing letter and then write the whole word.

Color Sorting Worksheet
Students are challenged to sort a group of objects into categories based on their color.

Color Name Worksheet
This simple worksheet asks students to identify and circle the correct color name.
Bonus: Warm-Up Activity
Before handing out the worksheets, try starting with this fun colors game. There are 10 rounds where students see a black-and-white image and guess what color it should be. It’s a great, low-pressure way to kick off your colors lesson and introduce the vocabulary in context.
More Teaching Resources About Colors
Use these free resources to make a complete lesson about colors in English:
- Colors PowerPoint
- ESL Colors Lesson Plan
- Colors Guessing Games for Kids
- Basic Color Flashcards
- List Of Colors In English
