Teaching children about different things with the help of colours is common. While teaching, we often ask our children to “pick a red balloon”, “grab a yellow book”, or “bring some orange items”. But, to teach our little ones with the help of colours, we must first teach about colours to our kids. If not all, some basic colours, like red, yellow, green, blue, black, orange, pink etc.
In this article, we have discussed the colour orange and have also made a list of common items that are orange in colour. So, this is your perfect go-to guide to teach your child about the colour orange.
Let’s begin.
What Are Orange Coloured Things?
Orange is a very bright and visible, attention-grabbing colour that one cannot miss looking at. Therefore, orange colour things can easily grab one’s attention. The colour is also used in many cultures as a sign of strength and faith. One can also find many fruits and vegetables that are orange in colour.
Below, we have made a list of common things that are orange in colour. Children must know the names of some orange colour things in nature, as the answer to the question, “Name a thing that is orange in colour”, should not always be “orange”.
Let’s read.
Things That Are Orange For Kids
If you look around carefully, you will notice that some are bright orange things, while others are light orange things. There are different hues of orange, and therefore, kids should know about things that are orange in colour. This is why we have prepared a list of common orange-coloured things for you to teach them.
Let’s take a look at these items.
1. Orange
A citrus fruit that is round in shape and has juicy flesh inside. The fruit can be consumed as it is or can be pressed to take out its juice. Orange is a great source of Vitamin C, high in fibre content and helps to keep blood sugar levels in check.
2. Marigold Flower
An orange-coloured flower that is commonly used in garlands, Marigolds have an overpowering, musky smell like wet hay or straw. The flower is used in decorations in North India and has some amazing medicinal benefits, especially for the skin.
3. Pumpkin
A big, large rounded orange-yellowish vegetable with a thick rind. The flesh of pumpkin can be used in sweet or delectable dishes. The vegetable is incredibly healthy and infused with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. People also carve orange Pumpkins on Halloween.
4. Carrot
An orange-coloured carrot has a number of health benefits. It helps to improve eye-sight, assists in weight loss, are an excellent source of Vitamin A, C, E and K, and more. This root vegetable can be eaten raw in salads or can be cooked alone or with other vegetables.
5. Basketball
It is a dark reddish-orange coloured spherical ball used in basketball games. These balls can range in size from very small promotional items to the ideal or professional basketball size, the one used in games.
6. Tangerines
Round citrus fruit with juicy flesh inside, Tangerines are loaded with nutrients, and antioxidants, help boost immunity, and also support brain health. The major difference between oranges and Tangerines is that the former is of orange-yellowish colour, while the latter is reddish-orange.
7. Apricot
A soft, juicy fruit of an orange-yellowish colour that resembles a small peach. Apricots are used in a variety of desserts, including cakes, pastries, pudding and more. The fruit is packed with Vitamin A and beta-carotene and is excellent for promoting eye health.
8. Papaya
A sweet-tasting, vibrant orange-coloured fruit that offers a wide variety of health benefits. Some of the notable benefits of having a Papaya are improved heart health, reduced inflammation, protection against cancer, and more.
9. Yam
This vegetable is consumed as cooked or boiled. You can make a number of dishes using this starchy vegetable. Yam is rich in nutrients, reduces inflammation, improves hormonal balance and blood sugar levels, etc.
10. Autumn Leaves
Orange-coloured Autumn leaves are a sight to behold during the season. Leaves of many trees turn reddish-orange during Autumn as the weather starts to cool down. The leaves receive less sunlight that, triggers chlorophyll to break down, revealing the new, colourful pigments underneath and treating us to beautiful autumn oranges.
11. Fanta
An orange-coloured soda-based drink that we consume. But we must drink this beverage in controlled quantity.
12. Orange Lily
A beautiful orange-coloured flower that blooms in early to mid-summer in full or partial shade and can grow up to 3 feet tall. An Orange Lily represents confidence, warmth, energy, and honour.
13. Salmon Flesh
Salmon flesh is the orange-reddish-coloured flesh of a fish. The natural colour of salmon results from its diet.
14. Orange Gerbera
This orange-coloured flower is associated with enthusiasm, energy and warmth. Orange Gerbera conveys that the special person you present it to is the sunshine of your life. These flowers also express your attachment to the person you gift them to.
15. Orange Bell Pepper
Bell pepper comes in different colours, and orange is one of them. Orange Bell Peppers are tangy and fruity in taste and are a powerhouse of many vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C. The vegetable is used in various dishes and can also be eaten raw in salads or cooked along with other vegetables.
Other Orange Things
The colour orange represents warmth, adventure, and change. Their are various objects, animals, plants, and foods that are orange in colour. Here are some more cute orange thing names that your child must know.
- Orange Rose
- Orange Tulip
- Cantaloupe
- Sweet Potato
- Butternut Squash
- Orange Lobster
- Garibaldi Fish
- Orangutan
- Starfruit
- Fire
We hope your little one enjoyed learning about things that are orange in colour while having an orange!
Happy Learning!
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Animal Names in English for Kids
Things that are Red in Colour for Children
Names of Things That are Pink in Colour
