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Activities with food coloring

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  • Walking Water: the setup, laid out

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    Walking Water

    5–20 min 4–11 yrs Low mess
    • six clear cups
    • food coloring
    • paper towels or coffee filters
    • water
  • Rain In A Jar: the setup, laid out

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    Rain In A Jar

    10–20 min 3–10 yrs Some mess
    • shaving cream
    • a clear jar or glass
    • food coloring
    • water
  • Oil and Water Drops: the setup, laid out

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    Oil and Water Drops

    10–20 min 3–8 yrs Some mess
    • vegetable oil
    • food coloring
    • water
    • a clear cup and a few small cups
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  • Calm Down Jar: the setup, laid out

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    Calm Down Jar

    10–25 min 3–10 yrs Some mess
    • a clear plastic bottle with a lid
    • warm water
    • glitter or food coloring
  • Fizzy Drips: the setup, laid out

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    Fizzy Drips

    15–30 min 2–7 yrs Some mess
    • baking soda
    • white vinegar
    • food coloring
    • droppers or a teaspoon
  • Foam Paint: the setup, laid out

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    Foam Paint

    15–35 min 3–8 yrs Messy
    • shaving cream
    • food coloring or paint
    • a bath or a big tray
  • Ice Paint: the setup, laid out

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    Ice Paint

    15–35 min 2–8 yrs Messy
    • an ice cube tray
    • paint or food coloring
    • water
    • thick paper
  • Density Rainbow: the setup, laid out

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    Density Rainbow

    20–35 min 5–12 yrs Some mess
    • a tall clear glass
    • sugar
    • water
    • food coloring
  • Rainbow Rice: the setup, laid out

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    Rainbow Rice

    20–45 min 2–6 yrs Some mess
    • uncooked white rice
    • food coloring
    • white vinegar
    • zip-top bags