Experiments · Craft · Fine motor skills
Rainbow Paper Towel Flower
Ages 4–10 20 minutes Moderate |
Materials | | 1. Paper towel | | | 2. Pencil | | | 3. Scissors | | | 4. Water-based markers | | | 5. Plate | | | 6. Small Cup of Water | | | 7. Dropper |
Preparation: Set out a dry plate, a small cup of water, and a dropper. How to Play | | 1. Draw a large flower with wide petals on a paper towel. | | | 2. Cut around the outline of the flower. | | | 3. Use the markers to color a thick ring around the center of the flower. | | | 4. Lay the flower flat on a dry plate. | | | 5. Use the dropper to add a few drops of water to the center. Watch the colors spread toward the tips of the petals. |
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Materials
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Preparation
Set out a dry plate, a small cup of water, and a dropper.
How to Play
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Make It Easier
Provide a pre-cut flower for the child to color and add water to.
Make It More Challenging
Make flowers in different sizes and predict which flower’s colors will reach the petal tips first.
Skills Practiced
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