Rainbow Color Mixing Fun

Kindergartener (5-6 years)Indoor, Parent-ChildArt & CreativityScience & Discovery15 minutes

Explore the magic of colors and science by creating a beautiful rainbow through color mixing!

Materials Needed:

  • Clear cups or jars
  • Water
  • Primary color food coloring (red, blue, yellow)
  • Spoons or droppers

How To Play:

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    Step 1: Fill three clear cups/jars with water - one with red food coloring, one with blue, and one with yellow.

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    Step 2: Invite the child to use spoons or droppers to mix the primary colors in different cups and observe the magical color transformations.

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    Step 3: Encourage the child to experiment with mixing colors to create their own unique rainbow in a cup!

Learning Benefits:

  • Enhances fine motor skills through handling spoons or droppers.
  • Promotes scientific exploration and understanding of color mixing principles.
  • Encourages creativity and imagination as the child creates their own colorful masterpiece.

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