To solve this "Color by Number" puzzle, we need to match each number in the picture with its corresponding color from the key at the top.
Step 1: Understand the Color Key
First, let's list out which color goes with which number:
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1 = Light Blue
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2 = Green
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3 = Red
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4 = Brown
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5 = Dark Blue
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6 = Yellow
Step 2: Identify the Sections and Assign Colors
Now, let's look at the different parts of the drawing (a basket of apples) and see what number is in each section.
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The Apples:
* The main body of the apples has the number
3. According to the key, 3 is
Red.
* The leaves on top of the apples have the number
2. According to the key, 2 is
Green.
* There is a small stem area on the left apple with the number
6. According to the key, 6 is
Yellow.
* There are small triangular shapes near the top right leaves with the number
5. According to the key, 5 is
Dark Blue.
* There are small background triangles on the far left and right with the number
1. According to the key, 1 is
Light Blue.
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The Basket:
* The rim (top edge) of the basket is divided into sections labeled
4. According to the key, 4 is
Brown.
* The woven part of the basket below the rim is also labeled
4. So, this is also
Brown.
* The bottom base of the basket is labeled
3. So, the bottom is
Red.
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The Background/Other Details:
* The wavy lines inside the basket (under the apples) are labeled
4. These are
Brown.
* The empty spaces around the basket on the left and right sides are labeled
1. These are
Light Blue.
Step 3: Summary of Coloring
Here is exactly what you should color:
* Color all the
Apples RED (except for the leaves and stems).
* Color the
Leaves GREEN.
* Color the
Basket (rim and woven part) BROWN.
* Color the
Bottom of the Basket RED.
* Color the
Stem on the left apple YELLOW.
* Color the
Small Triangles near the top DARK BLUE.
* Color the
Background Spaces LIGHT BLUE.
Final Answer:
Coloring Guide:
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1 (Light Blue): Background spaces on the left and right.
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2 (Green): Leaves on the apples.
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3 (Red): The main body of the apples and the bottom base of the basket.
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4 (Brown): The rim and the woven front of the basket, plus the wavy lines inside the basket.
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5 (Dark Blue): Small triangular shapes near the top right leaves.
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6 (Yellow): The stem on the left apple.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fall color by number worksheet.