Your child's ability to recognize different colors heats up at around 18 months, the same time he begins to notice similarities and differences in shape, size, and texture. In the meantime, though, he'll love to practice, adding new colors to his repertoire. And he may surprise you by knowing and identifying colors even if he can't name them verbally. When you're out and about, play pointing and matching games. If he's wearing a blue shirt, ask him if he sees anything else around him the same color.
Toddlers love looking at picture books of objects organized by shape and color.
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