Rainbow experiments

I like to teach about rainbows and the colors of the rainbow around St. Patrick’s Day since part of the lore of the leprechaun is that he sometimes hides his pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Here are a few of my favorite rainbow activities. Rainbow Science Experiment This simple experiment helps students […]

This colorful grow a rainbow experiment will amaze your kids! Learn how to grow a rainbow within minutes by using paper towels, markers, and two cups of water.

You are going to love this baking soda science experiment. Science experiments for kids are always fun and this rainbow science experiement will definitely catch the kids attention. Children as young as toddlers and preschoolers will love this erupting rainbow activity!

Your kids will love this magic melting Skittles experiment. With just a few steps, your kids can watch the Skittles melt in water and grow a beautiful rainbow!

This magic paper towel art will blow your child's mind. As if by magic you can make pictures or colours appear by placing a paper towel in water. How is this possible you ask, is it magic or is it science? Whatever it is this surprise drawing activity is definitely fun!

Explore the wonders of science with this Skittles Rainbow Experiment. It's an easy and fun science experiment for kids of all ages.

Grow a rainbow as a fun science experiment or STEM project and use the product as a fun decoration for springtime.

Learn about the weather and why it rains with this fun rainbow experiment for kids !

Make a rainbow paper craft that changes colors as the paper is tipped back and forth in sunlight! Create gorgeous rainbow patterns and designs while teaching children the basics of thin film interference. Add this rainbow paper experiment to your list of simple experiments for kids and creative art and STEAM projects!

Growing Rainbow Experiment This experiment gives plenty of observation time as kiddos watch 2 sides of a rainbow grow together and make one big rainbow! Find more about this experiment here! Material ready! Kiddos will love working with the markers! Draw a rainbow on each side of the towel! Don't leave too much space between the 2 rainbows or they may not 'grow together' well. Fold the coffee filter. Put each side in a cup with a bit of water. Then it's observation time! This would also be a…