Learn Portuguese: Colors – Picture Crossword for Kids

Here your child learns to turn things they see into written Portuguese words. The clue pictures show the reds, blues and greens, and your child thinks of the matching Portuguese word before each letter travels into its own box. That deliberate spelling firms up how Portuguese words are written, while naming the drawings widens their Portuguese vocabulary one picture at a time. At the crossings two words share a letter, which brings small, happy wins. Let your child puzzle and experiment in comfort; a word may be reconsidered twice without any worry. The nicest moment is when the last Portuguese word fits exactly and the whole grid lies finished in front of them — free to use and entirely free of pressure.

As they solve, your child looks closely: what are the reds, blues and greens called in Portuguese? Then each letter travels neatly into its box. Because the Portuguese words cross and help one another, the spelling turns exciting and gets practised along the way. Let your child puzzle and explore at their own pace. The loveliest moment is when the last Portuguese word fits the grid exactly. Until then your child may think and try as often as they like — here there is neither a clock nor a single right speed to keep. Portuguese adds little marks to some letters, like the curly a in "ã", which gives the word a soft nasal sound.

Has your child caught the joy of naming and spelling in Portuguese? Then keep going! The crosswords about the shapes and the ones with tools hold fresh pictures, new Portuguese words, and new crossings to puzzle over. And once your child is really in the swing of it, there is a whole free collection built around the colors — free to print or simply to play online. That way learning Portuguese stays varied and gives a little fresh pleasure each day, all at your child’s own pace. Have fun discovering, writing, and puzzling together!