What this lesson teaches
This activity helps children understand color theory and creativity.
Creative Arts
Color Mixing Experiment
Explore the magic of colors by mixing paints to create new shades!
Duration20 min
Age GroupAges 5–9
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectCreative Arts
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What you need
- Watercolor paints
- Paintbrushes
- Mixing containers
- Paper for testing
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How the activity runs
- Step 1: Gather your paints, brushes, and mixing containers.
- Step 2: Choose two colors to mix in a container.
- Step 3: Use your brush to mix the colors together well.
The learning connection
Hands-on experiments engage young minds and make learning fun. Mixing colors visually demonstrates how different shades are created.
Try it with your learner
1. Place a small amount of red paint on your palette. 2. Add an equal amount of blue paint next to it. 3. Mix the two paints together using your brush. 4. Observe the new color you created. 5. Now, try mixing yellow with red or yellow with blue. 6. What did you notice about the new shades you created?