pink

Everyday

1. Pink is a light red colour, like many flowers, candyfloss and flamingos. tree →
2. A pink is a small garden flower. tree →
3. «In the pink» means healthy (old-fashioned). tree →

In the lessons

In maths: a colour that sorts things into groups to count or compare; parts add up to the whole; fractions of a group (half are pink). In art: mix red and white paint to make pink. In science: flamingos are pink because of the food they eat. Phrases: light pink, bright pink, pink cheeks, tickled pink (very pleased).

Examples

• Mia has 8 pink and 5 white roses. tree →
• Half of the 20 cups are pink. tree →
• How many pink beads are left after she uses 7? tree →
• The pink ribbon is 3 m longer than the blue one. tree →
• Mix red and white paint to make pink. tree →
• Flamingos are pink birds. tree →
• Her cheeks turned pink in the cold. tree →
• The sky was pink at sunset. tree →
• Wendy was married in white with a pink sash. tree →

Note

Colour words are adjectives and nouns. A colour that makes groups; parts add up to the whole. No clue by itself. Myth: pink is not only for girls; any colour is for anyone.