New colors

Learning can be messy—but it’s also great fun!

You'll Need

  • Finger or watercolor paints

Time

30 minutes

Learning Stages

Use finger paint or watercolor to show how two colors can be mixed together to produce a third color. Mixing paint helps children learn about colors and shades. Ask your child what he thinks will happen if you mix a color with white paint. Learning is messy—but it’s also great fun!