Types of Colours and Texture – Basic 4 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (Second Term)

What are Colours?

Colours are what we see that make things beautiful – like red, blue, yellow, and green.

Types of Colours

Primary Colours

The main colours that cannot be made by mixing:

• Red 🔴
• Blue 🔵
• Yellow 🟡

Secondary Colours

Made by mixing two primary colours:

• Green (Blue + Yellow) 🟢
• Orange (Red + Yellow) 🟠
• Purple (Red + Blue) 🟣

Warm Colours

Colours that feel hot like fire:

• Red, Orange, Yellow

Cool Colours

Colours that feel cold like water:

• Blue, Green, Purple

What is Texture?

Texture is how things feel when you touch them.

Types of Texture

Smooth Texture

Feels flat and even

• Examples: Glass, mirror, smooth paper

Rough Texture

Feels bumpy and uneven

• Examples: Tree bark, sandpaper, rocks

Soft Texture

Feels gentle and fluffy

• Examples: Cotton, pillow, fur

Hard Texture

Feels solid and firm

• Examples: Stone, wood, metal

Wet Texture

Feels damp or liquid

• Examples: Water, wet cloth

Dry Texture

Feels without water

• Examples: Sand, dry leaves

EXERCISES

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. The three primary colours are red, blue, and ________
2. ________ is made by mixing red and yellow
3. Blue and green are ________ colours
4. ________ is how things feel when you touch them

Exercise 2: True or False

1. Primary colours can be made by mixing ____
2. Orange is a secondary colour ____
3. Red is a cool colour ____
4. Smooth texture feels bumpy ____

Exercise 3: Match the Colours

Draw lines to connect:

• Red + Blue → Orange
• Blue + Yellow → Purple
• Red + Yellow → Green

Exercise 4: Sort the Colours

Put these colours in the right group: Colours: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple

Warm Colours: ____________ Cool Colours: ____________

Exercise 5: Texture Match

Match the object with its texture:

• Cotton → Hard
• Rock → Soft
• Glass → Rough
• Tree bark → Smooth

Exercise 6: Choose the Right Answer

Circle the correct answer:

1. Primary colour: Green / Red
2. Secondary colour: Blue / Purple
3. Warm colour: Blue / Orange
4. Smooth texture: Sandpaper / Mirror