Color is a foundational concept of visual art. By teaching color theory to children, we can help them to recognize and understand the make-up of different colors. This post shares the work of Josef Albers and presents two fun experiments that can be used to teach children (aged 3-7 years) about primary and secondary colors. You can also download these printable resources to extend children’s learning: Primary and Secondary Color ChartDownload Primary and Secondary Color Shade PrintoutDownload Once children are familiar with the basic concepts of color-mixing, they can apply this learning to different art mediums including painting, plastics, and textiles. Josef Albers and the theory of color Josef Albers (1888-1976) was a German-born artist, designer, and educator. He originally trained as a primary school teacher before studying painting at the Royal Academy of Arts. Albers then worked as a professor at the Bauhaus (Germany), before fleeing Nazi Germany for…