Summer-Themed Color By Dots Printable Pages

Color by number coloring pages have been around for as long as I can remember. They are a great way to help kids with number recognition.

But nowadays, there are lots of variations to these numbered coloring pages. Besides just numbers, children can find and color by shapes, colors, math problems, and more. The possibilities are really endless for what you can do with these kinds of worksheets.

What are Color by Number Worksheets?

Color by number worksheets are activity sheets that include pictures divided into numbered sections. Each number corresponds to a specific color code, typically indicated in a color key or legend. Children color each section according to the corresponding color, gradually revealing the hidden image as they progress through the worksheet.

These worksheets are commonly used in classrooms, preschools, and homeschools for young children to practice number recognition, color identification, and improve fine motor skills while having fun creating colorful pictures. And as I mentioned previously, you can also reinforce other concepts with these printable pages, not just number recognition. Sometime these worksheets will be referred to as Color by Code coloring pages.

Color by Code Worksheets

Here is a short list of other color by code worksheets so you can see the different ways these worksheets can be used.

• Color by Addition
• Color by Letter
• Color by Phonics
• Color by Word
• Color by Shape

In this post, I’m sharing some very basic color by code pages that are called, Color by Dots. These Color by Dots pages help children learn color recognition by having them match the colored dots with the correct crayon.

Preparing the Coloring Pages

You’ll need the following supplies to get these pages ready to use. Here is what you’ll need:

• Crayons
• Printer
• Printer paper

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Once you have your supplies, this is what you’ll need to do:

1. Scroll down to the end of this post to the form where you can input your email address. Put in your name and email to request that the coloring pages be sent to your inbox.
2. Find the email with the file in your inbox (if you don’t see it, check your junk mail), download it, and save it.
3. Open the file on your computer and print out the worksheets. When you print, you may need to choose the setting ‘Fit to Page’ or a similar setting to make sure it fits the page.
4. Sit your child down at a table with one worksheet at a time and the crayons. Explain to them what to do and let them begin coloring. Be available in case your child has any issues or questions.

Using the Coloring Pages

These Color by Dots coloring pages are a fun way to help your preschoolers learn the colors of the rainbow. There are six pages included, with each page having a summer-themed picture to color and reveal.

At the top of each page, there are pictures of crayons letting the child know which colors will be needed for each page. The child will then select the crayons out of the box that match the crayons on the page. Once your child has selected all of the crayons needed, they can begin coloring.

Each picture is divided into sections, and in each section is a colored dot. Your child will color each section the same color as the dot in that section. After they have colored each section, they will have a colorful summer picture to hang up or share.

If you’re looking for something a little more advanced, but along the summer theme, try out these free printable ice cream color by number pages.

Benefits of Color by Code Worksheets

• Reinforcement: Color by code pages help to reinforce a concept being taught and can be used for a multitude of subject areas and concepts – shapes, numbers, letters, etc.
• Fine Motor Skills: Coloring is a simple, yet effective, way to work on fine motor skills in children. Coloring within small, numbered sections requires fine motor control, aiding in the development of hand-eye coordination.
• Focus and Concentration: Completing a color by code worksheet encourages children to concentrate on the task at hand, promoting focus and attention.
• Quiet Time Activity: These worksheets are the perfect activity for when your child needs a quiet time activity, for when you need your child’s attention to be occupied, or if you need a fun activity for a rainy afternoon.

Preschool Color Activities & Resources

There are lots of different ways and activities you can use to help teach colors to preschoolers. The best way is to just simply narrate and talk your way through the day – talking about and pointing to all the different things you encounter. Point to different things, name them, and also saying their color. Making this a regular part of your day will be a huge benefit it your preschooler when it comes to learning colors, among other things you talk about.

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Other ways to teach and reinforce color learning:

Placing visual aids or posters in your main living or learning area.

Singing songs or incorporating rhymes about colors into your teaching or learning time.

Provide an array of colorful objects your child can sort or find printables and sorting activities online that you can easily implement at home.

Go on a color hunt. Get a sheet of blank paper and color a circle for each color of the rainbow. This will be your guide. Go around the house or the neighbor and find objects of each color circle on your paper.

Matching games are another fun activities preschoolers enjoy that help reinforce learning. There are matching games for practically everything, including color matching games.

Arts and crafts activities that involve colors such as finger painting, coloring books, paper crafts, and mixing colors are a fun hands-on approach to learning.

Reading books about colors aloud to your preschooler is one more way to help them recognize the various colors.

Dr. Seuss’s Book of ColorsThe Day the Crayons QuitBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?Bear Sees ColorsA Little Book About ColorsMy Very First Book of Colors

Coloring is a wonderful way to help preschoolers learn the colors of the rainbow. These color by dots worksheets offer a fun and engaging way for kids to identify colors and to work on fine motor skills too. By incorporating these worksheets into your school day and combining them with other interactive methods like singing songs, arts and crafts, and learning games, parents and educators can create a rich learning environment for their kids.

Get the summer-themed color by dots by filling out the form below. Includes 6 coloring pages!