2.17.2011

to do: color science.


We've been inside all week-- even the preschool outdoor time is cut short when the 'weather watch' counts enough rain drops (or hail!).  To stay happy today, we came up with this simple & colorful craft.  It makes all this gray feel less dreary.

(seen: yellow, red and blue food coloring)






You only need:
*one ice cube tray
*one dropper
*blue, red and yellow food coloring
*water

Now, on to becoming a color scientist.  Mix as you like.

12 comments:

  1. MissyFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I love this idea.

    And the pictures are really pretty.

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  2. Edible ArtFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    haha very cute idea,
    great way to play with the primary colors (:

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  3. KJFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    source on the mat and the apron? oilcloth?

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  4. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    KJ, the placemat was pottery barn kids several years ago. the apron is an oilcloth art smock from Land of Nod.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I love a good rainbow :)

    Color can be therapeutic too, and this is such a cute idea.

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  6. ::The Beetle Shack::May 16, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    hi! ive just come over from AT and im so excited to have found your gem of a blog!

    this idea is excellent, im a vis art teacher and this would be great in the class room! i'd love to link back here on my blog if thats okay?

    either way, im following!

    xo em

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  7. Ms. PMay 22, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Thank you for this great idea. I used it at work and the students loved it.

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  8. The Silly ScopeMay 24, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I love this idea. A great way to experience colors and using simple everyday items!

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  9. Once a small seedMarch 6, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Love it! We will be trying this ASAP. Thanks for the idea!

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  10. Lina StaubMarch 6, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    I love love love this!!! I have been working a lot with my son on learning basic color mixing...this is one of those activities that will reinforce what he has learned and be fun as well! Thanks for the idea!

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  11. jeannineJuly 23, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    It's going to be a hot one here today in South Texas! We might try this fun coloring mixing. Even my older son would enjoy!

    -jeannine:waddleeahchaa.com

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