Working with Color Blindness in Early Childhood Education

Abstract

Color blindness is an eye deficiency that affects color perception, making it difficult to distinguish certain shades, such as red, green, blue, and yellow. In this context, it becomes necessary to develop effective strategies to teach children with color vision deficits. Thus, this research aimed to propose pedagogical strategies, with playful approaches, for the inclusion of color teaching in early childhood education from the perspective of color-blind children. The investigation started from the following question: How to teach colors to a color-blind child? The study was based on the contributions of Ba Ferreira and Henrikes, K. M. T. C. on the sensitization of education professionals regarding color blindness. Methodologically, this is a qualitative bibliographic research, carried out through a review of scientific articles and academic works related to childhood color blindness and school inclusion. The results show the need for accessible and playful pedagogical strategies aimed at teaching color-blind children in early childhood education. It was also found that the lack of information among teachers and the scarcity of adapted teaching resources still hinder the inclusion of color-blind children in the school environment. Therefore, knowledge about color blindness and the use of materials that associate colors with symbols, shapes, textures, and contrasts can contribute to a more inclusive and meaningful pedagogical practice.