Ep 16. Colors

In Season 2 of Signing Time, Episode 16, titled "Colors," the show's host Rachel Coleman introduces children to the world of colors through music, signing, and visual aids.

The episode starts with Rachel playing a game with three kids, showing them different colors and having them guess what they are. She then signs and sings a song about the colors of the rainbow, teaching the kids how to sign each color while also showing them related objects and pictures.

After the song, Rachel and the kids play a matching game with different paint swatches, where they match each color to its corresponding object, such as a blue sky or a red apple. Rachel then introduces the concept of "light" and "dark" versions of colors, using a light and dark green apple to demonstrate.

Next, Rachel introduces the concept of "mixing" colors. She shows the kids how to combine blue and yellow paint to make green and asks them to identify other colors that can be created by mixing. They then get to make their own fingerpaints by mixing different colors together.

Following the fingerpainting activity, Rachel introduces the concept of "shades" of colors. She shows the kids a rainbow of different shades of purple and asks them to identify which shade is which. Rachel then brings out a box of different colored fabrics and has the kids try to match the colors to the corresponding swatches.

In the next segment, Rachel and the kids practice signing and singing a song about shapes and colors. They hold up various shapes with different colors and sign the name of each shape and color.

The episode concludes with Rachel and the kids playing "I spy," where they spy different objects of different colors and sign their names. They also sign a "goodbye" song, with Rachel teaching the kids how to sign "goodbye" and "see you later."

Throughout the episode, Rachel and the kids interact in a fun and engaging way, utilizing music, sign language, and visual aids to teach kids about the world of colors. The activities and games included in the episode not only teach children about colors, but also help them develop important cognitive and motor skills. Overall, "Colors" is a fun and educational episode that will entertain and teach young viewers.