Materials:
Sheet of white construction paper
Tempera paint in the following colors: purple, blue, green, yellow orange, red
Sheet of bubble wrap large enough to cover the construction paper
Directions: Simply popping bubble wrap is a really fun activity for a toddler. But creating unique rainbows at the same time is even better! And even though there are typically seven colors in representations of rainbows, for our purposes, six colors work just fine!
The first step is best done by mom or dad. Squirt a thin line of paint in an arc shape starting at the bottom center of the paper. Start with purple and add each color in the order listed in the materials. When finished, carefully lay the sheet of bubble wrap on top of the construction paper. Show your child how to press on the bubble to pop it, which also spreads and blends the paint. Encourage your child to use both of index fingers together to pop the bubbles—it makes it a little easier. And of course, you can pop the bubble wrap right along with her. When you’re finished, carefully remove and toss the bubble wrap to reveal a stunning rainbow!
