A Colorful Start to Learning
Students at Preschool on College Street recently brightened their classrooms—and their school community—by participating in Color Days.
Throughout the initiative, students were invited to wear a designated color on different school days. The activity gave children a fun and memorable way to practice identifying colors while creating a stronger sense of connection across the school.
When students, teachers and staff arrived wearing the same color, each day became a shared celebration. The colorful clothing reinforced lessons taught in the classroom and encouraged students to feel that they were part of a close-knit school community.
Principal Karen Ward has led the Color Days initiative at Preschool on College Street since the school first opened its doors. She said the tradition reflects the school’s commitment to making early learning engaging while preparing children for the next stage of their education.
“It’s never too early for students to learn that education can—and should—be fun,” Ward said. “At Preschool on College Street, we’re building a strong foundation rooted in the skills children will need for the next step in their educational journey. We want them to develop the habit of coming to school excited both to learn and to have fun, because when students enjoy learning, they’re more likely to continue doing it throughout elementary, middle and high school—and for the rest of their lives. That’s what it means to become a lifelong learner.”
Color Days have also traditionally been held at Hodgenville Elementary School and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. That continuity means students leaving Preschool on College Street can look forward to similar activities as they enter elementary school, reinforcing the message that learning should be both meaningful and enjoyable.
Creating lifelong learners is part of the LaRue County Schools Profile of a Learner. It is one of five areas in which the district wants students to grow by the time they graduate from LaRue County High School.
By combining an important preschool skill with schoolwide participation, Color Days help begin that growth early. The initiative shows students that learning can extend beyond books and lessons—and that it can be as simple, shared and joyful as choosing the right color to wear.
