New math? Sure. Squirt, mix, and match. They may make a mess, but kids are sure to enjoy squirting primary colors on their pallette, following the visual formula indicated, and presenting their solutions to these color problems.

Concepts

primary colors

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have kids experiment with their own mixes and use the equation format to represent their solution
• Laminate the pallettes so they can be reused

Pros

• The exercise provides kids with an opportunity to practice following visual directions as well as to freely experiment with color
• The lesson plan for the activity is attached

Cons

• None