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Color Mixing Exploration

Child mixes primary colors discovering secondary color creation

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Age Range
24-60 months
Duration
20-40 minutes
Energy Level
calm
Space
table

Materials Needed

Primary color paints, mixing palettes, brushes, paper

Special materials: Paint supplies

How to Do This Activity

Child mixes primary colors discovering secondary color creation

What Your Child Will Learn

Primary Skills

Color theory, scientific observation, artistic exploration

Learning Outcomes

Develops understanding of color relationships through hands-on mixing

Safety Information

Supervision Level: active supervision

Washable paints; protect clothing and surfaces

💧 Water Activity

Activity Details

Preparation Time
15 minutes
Mess Level
messy
Space Size
medium
Location
indoor
👫 Sibling Friendly
🤫 Quiet Activity

Tags

color mixingprimary colorsart science

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