Classic and multimedia bsed activities to teach colors for both teachers and their pre-school kids at the kindergarten of Arab Schools in South of Israel

Abstract

This study reports our findings about the lack of knowledge about color systems among teachers for preschool kids. Based on these findings a model of action is suggested to enhance the knowledge of both kids and their teachers. First we review the basic knowledge about color: its importance and classic methods to teach this subject. Basically, classic activities to teach colors include: reading, using colored toys, playing games, talking, pointing to things and asking about the names of colors and painting, In this study we suggest teaching colors as a light and waves. Computers as a multimedia centre play an important rule. Actually, a combination of classical methods and new technology based methods are used to enhance the knowledge of both kids and their teachers. © 2008 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.