Read, move, and build your way through this fun watercolor fueled S.T.E.A.M. activity.
Do you already own the book that comes with this kit? Think you might already own the supplies needed? You might want to take a look at the instant download, printable, version of this kit. You can find it by clicking here.
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:
All materials needed to create your crayon resist art (including some extras because kids can be rough on things)
A laminated step-by-step parent guide with Read → Move → Build play instructions
Laminated 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.
Do you already own the book that comes with this kit? Think you might already own the supplies needed? You might want to take a look at the instant download, printable, version of this kit. You can find it by clicking here.
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:
All materials needed to create your crayon resist art (including some extras because kids can be rough on things)
A laminated step-by-step parent guide with Read → Move → Build play instructions
Laminated movement prompt cards
Warning: CHOKING HAZARD. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
