There’s something so awe-inspiring about experimenting with color! It’s really a feast for the eyes.
These fun color STEM activities are not only pretty, you’ll also learn a lot with them.
Learn about chromotography, color mixing, chemical reactions and more with these fun experiments.
And when you’re done learning about color, check out even more fun STEM projects for kids here.
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Color STEM Activities
Despite the colorful and awe-inspiring look of these experiments, the follow ideas are all easy and great for kids.
So, grab some supplies and let’s go have some fun!
Color STEM Activities
Experiment and learn about color with these fun color STEM activities for kids.
Color Mixing Lab STEAM Activity
Experiment with color mixing with this fun STEAM invitation for kids.
Color STEM Activity: Color Mixing Tops
Create these fun tops and watch the colors combine with you spin them.
Rainbow Walking Water Science Experiment
Watch colors blend together with this classic experiment.
Spider Web Color Wheel Craft
Learn about the color wheel AND spiders with this fun STEAM project.
Color Mixing Tissue Paper Hearts - Red Ted Art's Blog
Explore color mixing with colored tissue paper with this fun project.
Colour Mixing using Coffee Filters
Try color mixing on coffee filters with this fun STEAM activity.
Color Changing Flowers Science Experiment
Watch flowers change colors with this classic experiment
Magic Color Changing Oobleck Science Experiment
Have fun playing with this magic color changing oobleck!
How To Build A Circuit Flower – Circuits For Kids
Use chomotography science to make these circuit flowers
Learn Colors with Ramps and Car Rainbows
Learn colors with ramps and car rainbows with this fun activity.
Melting Rainbow Preschool Science Experiment
Make a melting rainbow with this fun experiment.
Kids Science Experiment | Oil and Water Color Changing Lab
Use oil and water to experiment with color changing.
Erupting Rainbow Science Experiment for Kids Chemistry
Make an erupting rainbow with this exciting and colorful project!
Coffee Filter Science | Easy Science Experiment for Toddlers - Sixth Bloom- Lifestyle, Photography & Family Blog
Explore color with this simple coffee filter experiment.
Mixing Colors: Color Array Using a Tray and Pipettes
Use an color array to experiment with color mixing with this fun activity.
Can You Dye Brown Eggs for Easter? A Fun Science Project!
Can you dye a brown egg? Find out how with this project.
STEAM Activity: Coloring Hot Rocks
Make some cool painted rocks when you try adding color to hot rocks.
Diffusion Watercolor Art for Kids
Learn about diffusion with this fun science/art activity.
Color Exploration
See how some colors are made up of other colors with this fun experiment.
Exploring Colors with Baking Soda and Vinegar
Explore colors and chemical reactions with this fun idea!
STEAM Activity: Chromatography Art Project for Kids of All Ages
Use chromatography to make beautiful art with this STEAM weaving project.
Layered Lollipops – Candy STEM Activity
Layer colors with this fun candy experiment.
Which of these color STEM activities do you want to try with your kids?
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Recommended STEM Resources
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Wouldn’t it be so much fun to get STEAM family activities delivered to your inbox? I think so! That’s why I’ve created this fun series, STEAM Family Fun, to be delivered to your inbox. After going through all the letters in STEAM each week with a fun activity devoted to each, you’ll start receiving a fun STEAM activity once a month. (And I’ll also pop up in your inbox occasionally if I’ve got other fun things to share.)
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