Mixed: questions to ask and activities to try
The Reds, Yellows and Blues all think they're the best, until two colours mix. Mixed is a vibrant story about acceptance and unity.
What age is it for? Mixed is best for ages 3–6. Good for: Colours that won't mix, and finding unity.
Read it and get the paints out afterwards: mix colours and see what new ones you make.
What it helps with
- Acceptance and diversity
- Prejudice and separation
- Coming together
- Colour mixing
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who lived in the city?”
- “Why did the colours separate?”
- “What did Yellow and Blue make?”
- “How did the others react?”
- “How did the city change?”
- “What new colour can we make?”
5-minute activities to try together
Colour mixing
Mix paints to make new colours and name them.
Mixed picture
Paint a city where all the colours live together.
Free printables: Mixed worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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