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Color theory crossword with terms like hue, tint, shade, and color wheel.
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Color Basics Crossword Puzzle

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An 11-clue crossword introducing foundational color theory vocabulary for students in grades 2–4. Covers primary and secondary colors, warm and cool hues, tints and shades, complementary and analogous colors, and the color wheel. Ideal for an art class warm-up or vocabulary review during a unit on color and design.

Subject:
Art
Topic:
Art History
Grade Level:
2nd – 4th Grades
Updated November 2020

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