Have you ever taken a bite from a bright red apple and wondered why it looks red to you? Jessi and Squeaks talk about how our eyes and brains help us see color!
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching this video, you learned how our eyes and brains work together to help us see different colors, like why an apple looks red.
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4 activities you can do with your child now
- Discuss with your child how their eyes and brain work together to see color, using examples from the video. - Encourage your child to explore their surroundings and point out different colors, just like Jessi and Squeaks did. - Engage in a hands-on activity like painting or coloring, where your child can experiment with mixing different colors together. - Take a nature walk with your child and point out the various colors of flowers, leaves, and other objects in the environment.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Color Explorer" In "Color Explorer", you and your child take turns exploring objects of different colors. As you examine each object, discuss why it appears a certain color and how our eyes and brains are involved in perceiving color. Have fun discovering the world of color together!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this
"Colors are not just what we see, but how our eyes and brains interpret them. Understanding this helps us appreciate the beauty and diversity of the world around us."
