Materials
Solid box with lid (pizza box works well)
Construction paper
2-4 marbles
Tempera paint (we used blue and yellow)
Small bowls or containers for paint
1 spoon for each color of paint
Glitter (optional)
Directions
Pour paint into the bowls. Place 1-2 marbles in each color paint. Lay a piece of construction paper on the bottom of the box. Using a spoon, drop 1-2 marbles from one of the colors of paint into the box and close the lid. Invite your child to shake the box vigorously. Open the box and place the marbles back in the paint. Next, drop 1-2 marbles from the yellow paint into the box and shake. What happens when the yellow and blue paints mix? Continue the process until your child is satisfied with the painting.
Optional: While the paint is wet, sprinkle a little glitter on the painting to give it some sparkle!