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Color mixing squish bag

2 paint colors sealed in a zip bag that your child squishes together to discover a third, with zero mess.

Color mixing squish bag
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time15 minutes
Cost$0 to $3

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Keep plastic bags away from babies and toss them when done.

  1. Step 1: Add 2 colors
    1

    Add 2 colors

    Squeeze a spoonful of red and a spoonful of yellow into a bag, on opposite sides.

  2. Step 2: Seal it tight
    2

    Seal it tight

    Press out the air, zip it, and tape over the seal.

  3. Step 3: Tape it down
    3

    Tape it down

    Tape the bag to the table or a window.

  4. Step 4: Squish and mix
    4

    Squish and mix

    Let your child press and smoosh until the colors blend.

  5. Step 5: Name the new color
    5

    Name the new color

    Ask, "What happened?" Then make bags for blue and yellow, and red and blue.

Edie's tip

Draw shapes or letters on the bag with a finger once it's mixed. It works like a magic slate.

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