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Here’s an easy and fun spring time project for kids and moms…..
If you want to do a little background reading and “research” on color mixing, spring planting, and rainbows, here are a couple suggestions:
Lois Ehlert’s Planting a Rainbow
 Ellen Stoll Walsh’s Mouse Paint
This is a fun little rainbow lesson that can easily be adapted from toddler to preschool to elementary aged children.
Start with a large sheet of white paper (preferably 8×12 inch – watercolor works the best) and a paper cutter (or a ruler and scissors).
Divide the paper into six, 2 inch strips of paper. (You can adjust these measurements to work for your paper size.)
Cut an inch off of the length of each strip of paper.
 Using watercolor paint, paint the strips of paper – start with the primary colors (red, yellow, blue).
 Using the primary colors, mix the secondary colors:
red + yellow = orangeÂ
yellow + blue = greenÂ
red + blue = violet
 Let the strips of paper dry.
Once the paper strips are dry, assemble them in rainbow order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet.
Line up the strips in a stack and staple one side.
Line up the strips in a stack and staple one side.
Line up the strips on the other side and staple.
Variations:
- Use construction paper in the colors of the rainbow instead of paint.
- Use printed paper in rainbow colors to make a rainbow.
- Watercolor the scraps of paper and cut out flower parts (like in the Lois Ehlert book) glue flowers onto background paper.
I’m linking this up to some of my favorite linky parties.
Lady Ren Says...
Very nice project- thanks for sharing
Michelle Says...
That is so cute.
🙂 Michelle
Stephanie Lynn Says...
Super cute – I love this idea! They remind me of the steiner inspired rainbow blocks. Great tutorial! My little guy would love this! Thanks so much for stopping by and joining the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful week. Hope to see you again next Sunday! ~ Stephanie Lynn
CraftyMummy Says...
Such a great idea! Just dropped in from The Girl Creative.
Stephanie Lynn Says...
Hi Becky, Just wanted to let you know I’ll be featuring your rainbow today! Stop by and grab a featured Button if you like. Thanks so much for linking to The Sunday Showcase! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Maggie Says...
Adorable – I might do this with my Daisies this week!
Megan Says...
I followed this link from Under the Table… and I’m so glad I did! This’ll be a perfect craft for the rainbow-themed birthday party I’m planning. Thanks for sharing!
jeana Says...
Very cute! Can’t wait to do that with the boys. Thanks for sharing!
MessyMissy Says...
My munchkin will love that. I like the fact that is 3d. Too cool. Thanks!!
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking Says...
What a fun project! Thanks for sharing with us at the POPP.
Megan Says...
I just wanted to pop over and thank you for sharing this craft. It was the perfect decoration for a rainbow birthday party I just did…affordable, easy, colorful!