We were learning about colors
so we started teaching our kids
about primary colors
red = rojo
blue = azul
yellow = amarillo
that when mixed they make the secondary colors
yellow + red = orange (anaranjado)
blue + red = purple (morado
blue + yellow = green (verde)
this cup that you see on the left
is a color mixer, very well worth to have
because it keeps the colors separated
until we pour it out,
that's when you see the magic
of mixing colors and the new color comes out :)
In this lesson they don't just learn
how to mix colors
but also the color comes in a little pill
that melts in the water
(like the ones for egg coloring, on easter time)
so we teach them the meaning of the word "melt"
and also how the pill "disolves" in water.
After the mixing color activity
we put the water colors in little cups
for the kids to learn how to use the dropper
and learn how just a few drops of paint
on a napkins spreads in such an awesome way
to make art
Enjoy!
This looks and sounds like a very fun activity. Thank you for sharing, I have some left over colors from Easter, might have to try them and see how it works.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great color mixing activity! We have drip drop painted as well in the past. A very good developer of fine motor skills.
ReplyDeletewhere did you find that color mixer pitcher? what a cute idea! love the spanish tie in as well!
ReplyDeleteI keep wanting to make a color mixing activity with a dropper. Of course, by now my daughter had plenty of experiences mixing colors together, but I think it would still be fun. Your preschool sounds like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteI remember having those pitchers when I taught prek! How is the job going?
ReplyDeletehope all is well!