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Dough Color Mixing

2–3 yrs

Description

Explore color mixing with homemade dough, sparking creativity through tactile blending and vibrant transformations in a sensory-rich art experience.

Details

1. Mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup salt, 1/2 cup water to make dough (adult prepares).
2. Divide dough into three balls.
3. Add a few drops of red, blue, and yellow food coloring to separate balls.
4. Let the child knead the dough balls together to mix colors.
5. Observe new colors forming (e.g., purple, green).
6. Discuss how primary colors combine to create new ones.

Materials

Flour, salt, water, food coloring (red, blue, yellow)