Keep the materials accessible for children to continue their investigations. Invite a small group of children to the art table. Provide them with several small plastic cups, a small plastic pitcher or measuring cup of water, food coloring, drawing paper, and paintbrushes. Invite children to make their own watercolor paints. Ask them to predict how many drops of color it will take to make the paint.
Children can test the colored water on paper until they are satisfied with each color.
Encourage children to mix colors together to create other colors. Display the watercolors for all to celebrate. Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. Read our Privacy Policy Statement .