Mixing colors

Science

• The child has learned that primary colors (red, blue, yellow) can be mixed together to create secondary colors (purple, green, orange).
• The child has learned that mixing different amounts of primary colors can create different shades and tones.
• The child has learned that mixing complementary colors (colors opposite each other on the color wheel) can create neutral colors like brown or gray.
• The child has learned that mixing colors is a form of experimentation and observation.

Encourage the child to explore further by experimenting with different color combinations, using different painting techniques (such as blending or layering), and creating their own color charts or color wheels.

Book Recommendations

• Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh: Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint and explore mixing colors to create new ones.
• Color Dance by Ann Jonas: A young girl dances through the colors of the rainbow, exploring their different shades and combinations.
• The Color Monster by Anna Llenas: The Color Monster is confused and needs help sorting his mixed-up emotions, represented by different colors.