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Color Magic

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The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities for Children 3 to 6

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The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities for Children 3 to 6

Materials

Colored transparent book report covers

Overhead projector

Instructions

1. Cut the transparent book report covers to fit on the overhead projector.

2. Place a blue cover on the projector. This will reflect the color on the wall.

3. Place a yellow cover on the top of the blue one while singing the following song to the tune of Frere Jacques:Blue and yellow, blue and yellow,That makes green, that makes green.Colors come together, colors come together,As you see, as you see.

4. Repeat the song using other color combinations.More to doMore science: Cut the transparencies into various shapes (circles, squares, triangles). Reinforce identifying shapes as well as colors.

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