Many of the preschoolers have shown interest in the variety of transparent coloured items on the light table and how they can shift colours when stacked together. Building onto this interest we have expanded colour mixing into a variety of other ways. Using different colours of paint on each hand, then mixing them up on their hands to see what new colour it can create, coloured wands on the light table to stack and look through, and painting with just primary colours to see what happens as they slowly become deeper shades of secondary colours.
Experiences like this not only allow children the opportunity to explore and expand their knowledge but introduces early science and math concepts, comparing and noticing differences. From discovering cause and effect, fine motor skills while mixing and sensory development by mixing and mashing their hands together.
Moving forward it would be interesting to see the other ways we can incorporate the mixing into practice or experiences in our classroom. What would the preschoolers do if multiple colours of playdough were set out with the intention of mixing them together, or creating coloured lenses to look through and see how coloured items in the environment change colours.
