Read, move, and build your way through this fun watercolor fueled S.T.E.A.M. activity.
This is an instant download, print-at-home version of our Watercolor Magic kit. Note that no items will be shipped to you. You will receive a link to access your printable kit by email.
Our instant download kits are perfect for those who already own some of the items that this activity calls for, or for those who prefer to D.I.Y.
In this activity, children draw on watercolor paper using a white crayon, then paint over their drawing with watercolors to watch hidden lines and shapes magically appear. What starts as a blank page slowly transforms as color spreads, inviting curiosity, surprise, and creative exploration.
The white crayon is made from wax, which repels water. When watery paint is brushed across the page, it can’t stick to the waxy lines, so the crayon drawing stays visible while the color moves around it. As children paint, they begin to notice how water flows, how colors blend, and how materials behave differently when they interact.
S cience: Water resistance and material properties
T echnology: Using art tools intentionally
E ngineering: Planning and adjusting
A rt: Creative expression
M ath: Patterns, shapes, and cause & effect
What’s inside:
An easy shop list of all needed materials
A step-by-step parent guide with Read → Move → Build play instructions
Printable movement prompt cards
Warning: CHOKING HAZARD. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Read, move, and build your way through this fun watercolor fueled S.T.E.A.M. activity.
This is an instant download, print-at-home version of our Watercolor Magic kit. Note that no items will be shipped to you. You will receive a link to access your printable kit by email.
Our instant download kits are perfect for those who already own some of the items that this activity calls for, or for those who prefer to D.I.Y.
In this activity, children draw on watercolor paper using a white crayon, then paint over their drawing with watercolors to watch hidden lines and shapes magically appear. What starts as a blank page slowly transforms as color spreads, inviting curiosity, surprise, and creative exploration.
The white crayon is made from wax, which repels water. When watery paint is brushed across the page, it can’t stick to the waxy lines, so the crayon drawing stays visible while the color moves around it. As children paint, they begin to notice how water flows, how colors blend, and how materials behave differently when they interact.
S cience: Water resistance and material properties
T echnology: Using art tools intentionally
E ngineering: Planning and adjusting
A rt: Creative expression
M ath: Patterns, shapes, and cause & effect
What’s inside:
An easy shop list of all needed materials
A step-by-step parent guide with Read → Move → Build play instructions
Printable movement prompt cards
Warning: CHOKING HAZARD. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
