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Materials

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Instructions

l Put out paper with paint and brushes.
What to Do
1. Try this activity on a rainy day. If it is not a rainy day, substitute a watering can
filled with water.
2. Each child will paint a picture using any colors he chooses.
3. Before putting the children's paintings outside in the rain, ask each child to
dictate to you or write down what he thinks will happen to the colors on his
painting. Will the children be happy with the outcome? What colors will mix
well and what colors will not?
4. Using strong electrical or duct tape, tape the paintings on the pavement
outside and see what happens to them when the rain (or water from the
watering can) hits them. Were their hypotheses correct?
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
l After reading each child's hypothesis on what he thinks will happen when his
painting gets wet, ask the children questions about what they think will
happen to their paintings and why. Listen to the children talk to each other
about their paintings.
l Are the children able to identify the colors?