I taught my children the colors just by playing UNO with them. Every time I laid down a card I would say the color name. They learned the colors quickly and soon were saying them too. This is also a good game to teach numbers with (though if you say the numbers every time, it's a little confusing when someone gets "UNO".). You can also incorporate many phrases, like the ones I list below. Your children will be pick these up in no time if you use them while you play (though you may have to explain what they mean at first. .
Some Phrases to Use While Playing UNO
I need a card. - Necesito una carta.
Do you need a card? – ¿Necesitas una carta?
Your turn! – ¡Te toca!
My turn! – ¡Me toca!
Pick up a card – Saca una carta.
Pick up two cards - Saca dos cartas.
Pick up four cards - Saca cuatro cartas.
I already picked up a card. – Ya saqué una carta.
You go first. – Tú empiezas. (Or, you can say "Tú sales.")
Are you ready to play? – ¿Estás listo para jugar?
I’m ready. – Estoy listo.
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