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What age group	Preschool / Nursery
What topic	Colour changing
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Exploring Colour Magic: A Colour Changing Lesson for Preschoolers

Introduction

Welcome to a world of colour and magic! Today, we’re going to embark on an exciting adventure where we will learn all about how colours can change right before our eyes. Get ready to witness some colourful surprises!

Warm-Up Activity: Colourful Mystery Box

What's Inside?

1. Gather the Materials: Prepare a mystery box (or a large bag) filled with various colourful items, such as:

   • A red apple
   • A blue toy
   • A green leaf
   • A yellow block

2. Engagement: Gather the children in a circle and show them the mystery box without revealing its contents.

3. Question Time: Ask the children, "What colours do you see around us?" Encourage them to look around the room or point to colourful objects.

4. The Big Reveal: One by one, let each child reach into the box and pull out an item. Ask them to shout out the colour as they reveal it!

Observation

After all items are revealed, talk to the children about how these colours make them feel. Are they happy, excited, or calm? This sets a fun tone and gets them thinking about the emotions linked to colours.

Main Activity: Colour Changing Experiment

Ingredients for Colour Change

• Materials Needed:
  • Clear cups or jars
  • Water
  • Food colouring (red, blue, yellow)
  • White paper towels
  • Pencil

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Fill the Cups: Pour water into each cup, filling them halfway.

2. Add Colour: Let the children choose their favourite food colouring to add a few drops to their cup. Watch as the water transforms!

3. Colour Magic with Paper Towels:

   • Fold a piece of white paper towel and dip one end into the coloured water and the other end into an empty cup.
   • Watch closely as the paper towel captures and moves the colour.

Discussion

Ask the children:

• "What do you see happening?"
• "Can we make new colours by mixing these?"

Conclusion: Celebrate Our Colourful Day

To wrap up the lesson, ask the children to share their favourite colour from today and what they learned about how colours can change.

Activity Extension

As a fun follow-up, encourage the children to paint their own masterpieces at an easel or on paper, using the colours they loved the most!

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Remember, in our colourful world, every lesson can be an adventure. Let's keep exploring and creating with colours!