Orange
Sing your colors! Series
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What’s inside...
This photo-illustrated book for early readers explores the colors of the natural world, focusing on plants, animals, and how colors work. It also includes a picture glossary and an interactive 'orange adventure' with online music access as part of the 'Sing Your Colors!' series. Where is Orange? What orange do you see? Go on an orange adventure as you Sing Your Colors! Includes online music access.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways that the color orange makes you feel happy or excited?
Can you think of a time when you saw something orange and it reminded you of a special memory?
How do you think the world would be different if everything was the color orange?
What are some of your favorite orange things and why do you like them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a warm and enthusiastic tone when discussing the color orange to mirror the energy and vibrancy of the color.
Encourage your child to look around their environment and point out orange objects, discussing each one’s significance or story.
Relate personal stories or memories involving the color orange to make the conversation more meaningful and relatable.
Keep the conversation interactive by asking your child to draw or find objects that are orange, fostering a deeper connection to the book’s theme.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Diversity
Explanation: In 'Orange,' different shades of orange are celebrated, showing that diversity exists everywhere, even within a single color.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and embrace differences in people around them, understanding that diversity makes our world more vibrant.
Example Lesson: Expression Through Colors
Explanation: The book uses the color orange to express various emotions and themes, teaching children how colors can be used to convey feelings.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to use colors creatively in their own art and understanding, helping them express their emotions and thoughts.
Example Lesson: Importance of Observation
Explanation: By focusing on one color, the book encourages children to pay closer attention to their surroundings and notice details they might usually overlook.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this skill of observation in their daily life, enhancing their attention to detail and mindfulness.
Example Lesson: Learning Color Shades
Explanation: The book introduces various shades of orange, which helps children learn about the spectrum within a single color.
Real-World Application: This knowledge can be applied in art projects, discussions about nature, and any activity where color differentiation is beneficial.