Water Color Mixing Activity

I have to say I think this is Tripp's favorite activity we have done so far and definitely one we need to repeat soon.

Super simple... you just need:

• Containers (mixing bowls, Tupperware containers, old takeout containers, whatever!)
• Spoons, cups and measuring cups of all sizes
• Water
• Food coloring
• A towel, if indoors

Fill each bowl with a small amount of water and food coloring. Set out the bowls and the spoons and let your child practice scooping, pouring and mixing. The food coloring adds a fun element as the water changes color as it combines! When done, just dump out the bowls and put the towel (and probably your child's clothes) through the wash. Easy peasy.

I recommend starting off with a small amount of water in each bowl, and only a few bowls to start off with. You can always add more but starting with less lets you expand as needed and isn't overwhelming right from the start.

There's so much you can talk about with this activity... colors, measurements, volume, liquid vs. solid, wet vs. dry, etc. They get some motor development in there too. Heck, even test out Piaget's Theory of Conservation with them!