Overview
The child discovers that secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors together. Using droppers and small containers of liquid watercolor or tempera, the child experiments with combining red, yellow, and blue to produce orange, green, and purple.
Objectives
What the child gains from this work
Identify the three primary colors: red, yellow, blue. Discover through experimentation that mixing two primaries creates a secondary color. Name the three secondary colors: orange, green, purple. Develop fine motor control through dropper use. Experience cause and effect in a creative context.
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