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Color Reveal Rainbow Activity

Ingredients

  • Paper towel
  • Dot markers (various colors)
  • Black Sharpie
  • Bowl
  • Water
  • Paint brush
  • Tray

Instructions

  • Prepare Your Paper Towels: Take two connected sheets of paper towel (or four if they’re the smaller variety).
  • Draw the Rainbow: Using a black permanent marker on the top sheet of paper towel, draw the arcs of the rainbow. Press firmly to ensure the design slightly imprints onto the second sheet.
  • Add Color to the Second Sheet: On the second sheet, fill in the arcs with the different colors of the rainbow from red to purple using washable markers or dark markers.
  • Reassemble and Prepare for the Reveal: Carefully lay the top sheet back over the colored bottom sheet. Place this prepared “rainbow” on a tray to keep your workspace clean.
  • Water Painting Magic: Fill a bowl with water and provide a paintbrush. Invite your child to gently brush water over the top sheet. As the water soaks through, it will reveal the stunning rainbow colors hidden below.