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Colors
Color names are some of the first words children learn to describe the world around them. The Colors collection for emergent readers includes high-interest photographs on every page help students learn to describe their observations and begin to organize what they see around them.
Students who can identify and name colors begin to understand how they can group or sort objects, which leads to skill building in math and reading. Each full-color book connects the featured color word with its visual representation on every page.
In addition to focusing on a color, each book is organized around a central topic, such as rainforest animals and plants, to give students opportunities to build meaningful connections and expand their vocabularies as they learn about color.
How to Use Colors
Each book focuses on one color and one central topic or theme so the series can be read in any order. However, you might consider having students read the books in rainbow order or by primary and secondary color groups to integrate the series with science or art instruction.
Follow lesson plans for each book to incorporate comprehension skills and strategies.
Assign worksheets to reinforce lesson plan objectives.
Use Discussion Cards to promote collaborative conversations and higher-order thinking skills.
Have students complete the Connections activities in each book to extend learning with writing, art, science, math, or social studies.
