Colors Teaching Theme: Blue Activities and Songs

Books About the Color Blue

  • The Blue Balloon by Mick Inkpen
  • Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
  • The Blue Ribbon Puppy
  • The Great Blue Grump by Jill Creighton
  • Is It Red? Is It Yellow? Is It Blue? by Tana Hoban
  • Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni
  • Little Blue Ben by Phoebe Gilman
  • Mrs. Toggle’s Beautiful Blue Shoe by Robin Pulver
  • Sue Likes Blue by Barbara Gregorich

Blue Song

Tune: “Jingle Bells”

Blue, blue, blue,
Blue, blue, blue.
B-L-U-E, blue.
Bluebirds that fly,
Rivers and sky.
All are shades of blue.

Little Boy Blue Nursery Rhyme

Recite the nursery rhyme Little Boy Blue with the class.

Have students listen for the word “blue” and identify objects mentioned in the rhyme.

Blue Jell-O Jigglers

Make blue Jell-O Jigglers for a fun color-themed snack.

Students can enjoy the blue treats as part of a color celebration.

Blueberries for Sal: Blueberry Muffins

Book: Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

Read Blueberries for Sal aloud to the class.

After reading, make blueberry muffins together.

Discuss the blueberries in the story and how they are used to make the muffins.

The Blue Balloon: Creative Art and Writing

Book: The Blue Balloon by Mick Inkpen

Materials:

  • Blue construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Writing paper

Instructions:

  1. Read The Blue Balloon aloud to the class.
  2. Discuss the different things the balloon becomes in the story.
  3. Give each student a piece of blue construction paper.
  4. Ask students to imagine what their own blue balloon might turn into.
  5. Have students cut out their imagined balloon shapes.
  6. Take dictation as students describe what their balloons became.
  7. Display the artwork with the students’ sentences.

The Blue Ribbon Puppy: What Am I Best At?

Book: The Blue Ribbon Puppy

Materials:

  • Drawing paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • Blue paper ribbons

Instructions:

  1. Read The Blue Ribbon Puppy aloud to the class.
  2. Discuss the idea of being good at something.
  3. Ask students to think about something they do especially well.
  4. Have each student draw a picture showing their special talent.
  5. Take dictation as students explain what they are best at.
  6. Attach a blue ribbon to each student’s picture.

Display the completed projects to celebrate everyone’s unique abilities.

Bluebird Craft

Materials:

  • Bluebird coloring pages or patterns
  • Blue crayons or markers
  • Blue craft feathers
  • Glue

Instructions:

  1. Give each student a bluebird coloring page.
  2. Have students color their birds blue.
  3. Provide blue craft feathers for students to glue onto their birds.
  4. Allow the projects to dry before displaying them.

Blue’s Clues Dog Craft

Make a large Blue’s Clues dog using a printable craft pattern.

Materials:

  • Blue construction paper or cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Crayons or markers

Instructions:

  1. Print or prepare the Blue’s Clues dog pattern.
  2. Have students color or decorate the pieces.
  3. Cut out the pieces and assemble the dog.
  4. Display the finished Blue’s Clues projects as part of your color blue activities.

Craft Pattern: Large Blue’s Clues Dog – DLTK’s Crafts for Kids

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