While introducing children to colours, it is also important to teach them the name of objects and things associated with that colours. This helps kids to learn the colour easily, and they have no difficulty remembering the colour when someone asks to name famous things of that colour.
In this article, we have covered the name of things that are purple naturally. We have also mentioned a few activities that will help your child learn about cool things that are purple.
List Of Purple Things In Nature For Preschoolers And Kids
In this section, we have covered the name of purple colour things. Some of these are things that are naturally purple in colour, like animals, vegetables and fruits. Learning the name of these things will help kids to add new words to their vocabulary and enhance their general knowledge as well.
Animals And Birds That Are Purple
Yes, it’s true. There are many not many purple animals, but here are the names of a few animals that are purple in colour.
1. Purple Red-Eyed Tree Frog
These frogs are native to forests from Central America to north-western South America. Purple Red-Eyed Tree Frogs are known for their bright colouration. These frogs are green in colour but can change colour due to several things, from humidity, temperature, mood, and even blending in.
2. Purple Gallinule
These are birds with purplish heads and bodies, greenish wings and back, a yellow-tipped red bill, a baby-blue frontal shield, and bright yellow legs and feet. Purple Gallinules basically have long legs and beautiful purple feathers.
3. Mandarin Duck
Mandarin Ducks are medium-sized ducks that are 41–49 cm long with a 65–75 cm wingspan. The male ducks of these species are popularly known for their brilliant purple-coloured chests.
4. Hummingbird Violet Sabrewing
The Hummingbird Violet Sabrewing are relatively large Neotropical hummingbirds that form the genus Campylopterus. These hummingbirds are species of the understory and edges of forests, mostly in the mountains and often near streams. These birds can grow up to 6 inches long, but only male hummingbirds have violet feathers.
5. Violet-Backed Starling
Also known as Plum Starling or Amethyst Starling, Violet-Backed Starling is a little bird with alluring purple plumage. These birds are rarely seen on the ground but can be found in trees and other locations away from the ground.
6. Purple Lubber Grasshopper
These are purple grasshoppers with red antennas. Purple Lubber Grasshoppers are generally 2 inches long, and black dots cover their wings.
7. Purple Martin
A passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae, Purple Martin is one of the largest swallows in North America. Despite its name, the bird is not really purple but has a blue-black plumage that looks purple when reflected in the light.
8. Violet Ground Beetle
Also known as the rain beetle, Violet Ground Beetle is a nocturnal insect having a rich, dark purple colour. These beetles are active predators that come out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates.
9. Purple Lionfish
Also known as zebrafish, Purple Lionfish is a venomous fish native to the Indo-Pacific. These fishes have 18 venomous spines that can penetrate human skin and deliver a very painful (but not fatal) sting.
10. Purple Emperor
These are magnificent butterflies that can be found in tree-tops of well-wooded landscapes. Male purple emperor butterflies have a purplish-blue sheen caused by iridescence and a wingspan of 3 inches.
Foods With Purple Colour
In this section, we will look at the names of purple foods.
1. Purple Kale
Purple Kale is deep purple in colour and is often used in salads to add a bright punch of colour. It also has a more robust, cabbage-like flavour that makes it an excellent option for hearty soups and stews.
2. Purple Artichoke
Purple Artichokes have a slightly more pronounced nutty flavour than green artichokes. The best part is that the vegetable does not lose its vibrant colour when cooked.
3. Shallot
The shallot is a botanical variety of the onion with a reddish-purple hue. This vegetable is related to garlic and onions but with a milder and sweeter flavour. But these turn even sweeter during the cooking process.
4. Elderberry
Elderberry is a dark purple berry from the European elder tree. This is generally used for treating the common cold, flu, high cholesterol, etc.
5. Purple Yam
These yams have greyish-brown skins and purple flesh. The texture of this vegetable becomes soft like a potato when cooked. The vegetable has a sweet, nutty flavour and is used in various dishes.
6. Blackcurrant
Blackcurrants are sweet berries known for their dark purplish-black colour. The fruit is generally used to make jams and drinks.
7. Himalayan Black Salt
Popularly known as kala namak, this rock salt is mostly used in South Asia. Himalayan Black Salt has a pungent smell, and when grounded into a powder, its colour changes from purple to pink.
8. Plum
Plum is a fruit with dark purple skin and juicy flesh with a stone at its core. The fruit is used to make jams and is also used in a variety of desserts.
9. Red Grapes
These grapes are purplish-red in colour and have antioxidants that help the cardiovascular system. The grapes have hard skin on the outside but sweet, juicy flesh inside.
10. Beetroot
The vegetable is the taproot portion of a beet plant, also known as the table beet, garden beet, red beet, dinner beet or golden beet. Beetroot has a deep purple colour, and its juice was used to colour wine in the 19th century.
Plants That Are Purple
Now that you have read about purple things for kindergarten, it’s time to take a look at the name of plants that are purple.
1. Purple Basil
Purple Basil is a fragrant herb with purple leaves. These leaves taste like licorice and are used in food and medicine.
2. Lilac
Lilac plant bloom of tiny flowers that has a light purple colour.
3. Lavender
Lavenders are beautiful, fragrant purple flowers that are used in aromatherapy and are famous for their calming properties.
4. Jacaranda
A very beautiful tropical tree with bright purple-coloured clustered blooms.
5. Lupin
Lupins are also called purple swirls. Lupin is a beautiful purple plant that blooms in the late spring and early summer.
6. Hyacinth
These are fragrant flowers whose purple variant has a rich violet hue.
7. Petunia
There are more than 20 species of Petunia in several colours and hues. Its purple variants sometimes have a deep colour.
8. Alloclavaria Purpurea
This plant is commonly known as purple coral. It is a fungus having many cylindrical purple spindles that can grow up to 4.7 inches.
Activities That Will Help Your Child To Learn Purple Colour
In this section, we will look at purple activities for preschool kids that will help them learn more about colour.
Purple Colour Craft
Below are some fun crafts for preschoolers.
1. Mix The Colours
In a tray, spread some shaving cream. Add 2 drops of red and blue colour to this and ask your child to mix it using a finger to make the purple colour.
2. Grape Stamp
Cut red grapes into two equal parts. Dip it in a purple hue and let your child create a bunch of grapes using grapes as a stamp.
3. Colour It Purple
On a sheet, take a print of a few vegetables that are purple in colour and some other colourful vegetables. Ask your child to colour only the ones that are naturally purple.
Purple Colour Games
1. Name The Things
Ask your child to name five fruits and vegetables that are purple in colour.
2. Pick An Object
Ask your little one to look around and bring to your three things in the room that are purple.
3. The Letter Game
Ask your child to name one purple thing starting with each letter of the alphabet.
Purple Colour Snack With Recipe
Here is a purple blackcurrant cake recipe that you can make for your little one.
1. Blackcurrant Cake
Ingredients:
- 2-3 cups black currants
- Soft butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Flour
- Baking powder
Procedure:
Mix the soft butter and sugar until creamy. Then add the eggs one by one and stir well. Mix the baking powder and flour, sift them over the mixture and mix. Add the batter to the baking dish and cover with berries. Bake the cake for about 40 minutes and then take it out. Let the cake cool down before serving.
Purple Colour Songs And Poems
Here is a poem related to purple colour for kids.
The Purple Traveler
by Abigail Salazar
Purple glass bottle
Purple diaper
Purple trash
Purple sea
Purple isn’t trash
Purple is particles
Purples is the sea
Purple is a book
Purple is fish
Purple is a paper that was written on.
Purple is a marker that
was used and now is
in the sea
Purple is YOU!
In this article, we have discussed purple colour objects for preschoolers that will help them learn the name of things that are always purple. Teach your child with the help of the activities mentioned above.
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Things that are Orange in Colour for Kids
Names of Things That are Yellow in Colour
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