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Rainbow Color Mixing

Children mix colors to discover how new colors are created.

Materials

  • Clear cups or trays

  • Water

  • Food coloring (red, yellow, blue)

  • Droppers or spoons

Instructions

  1. Fill cups or trays with small amounts of water.

  2. Add primary colors (red, yellow, blue) to separate sections.

  3. Invite children to combine colors using droppers or spoons.

  4. Observe and discuss what happens when colors mix.

  5. Encourage children to name the new colors they create.

Learning Benefits

  • Cause and effect understanding

  • Scientific exploration

  • Fine motor development

  • Color recognition

  • Curiosity and experimentation

Infant & Toddler Adaptations

Offer pre-colored water in sealed bags or shallow trays for safe exploration. Focus on watching colors move and using simple language such as “red,” “blue,” “mix,” and “new color.”

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