“The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most.” John Ruskin
There is something about color that ignites the mind with curiosity. Naturally, science experiments exploring color are always a hit with children! Today’s Discover & Explore features include ten science experiments all about color. Enjoy!
*Click on the text links or photos to view each post in its entirety.*
1. Exploring Color with Preschoolers by Powerful Mothering
2. Why Do Leaves Change Color? from How Wee Learn
3. Giant DIY Lava Lamp from Twodaloo
4. Experiments with Color and Flowers from Powerful Mothering
5. Colored Ants from Life With Moore Babies
6. Messy Play with Ice and Food Coloring from Ingspirations
7. Red Cabbage Experiment from Blog Me Mom
8. Marshmallow Color Change Science Experiment from Fantastic Fun and Learning
9. Color Lab- Messy Play and Language Stimulation from Twodaloo
10. Experimenting with Dyes from Crafting Connections
These posts and other highlights have been pinned to the Discover & Explore Pinterest Board.
More Science Experiments from the Discover and Explore Co-hosts
Fun Science Activities for Kids (KC Edventures)
Reflections in Mirrors (Buggy and Buddy)
Floating Egg Science Experiment (Fantastic Fun and Learning)
Bubbles in a Bowl Science (Teach Preschool)
Toddler Science Experiments (Twodaloo)
Upcoming Discover & Explore Themes:
- Open Now: Thanksgiving
- 11/13: Cooking with Kids
- 11/20 Life Skills
- 11/27 Gifts
- 12/4 December Holidays
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Thanks for including us! LOVE color 😀
You’re very welcome, Nicolette! Thanks so much for linking up!
Hey, nice roundup! I love colorful science-y experiments. We just really have to delve into more science around here.
Thanks for stopping by, Jeanette! I’m excited to try out some of these with the twins, myself 😉
Thanks for including our Colorful Ants!
Thanks for linking! You have such a wonderful site here. I’m so glad to discover another great educational site.