Kindergarten Scientists Create a Walking Rainbow 🌈

Excitement filled the kindergarten classroom as young scientists gathered around a row of colorful cups, eager to see their walking water rainbow come to life. Our students carefully followed the steps of the experiment, watching in amazement as the colors slowly began to move and mix before their eyes.

The activity started with clear cups arranged in a row on the table. The children helped pour water into every other cup, filling them about three-quarters full. Next came the fun part—adding food coloring! Soon, bright red, yellow, and blue liquids stood in contrast to the empty cups between them.

With guidance from their teacher, the children then folded strips of paper towels and placed them between the cups, bridging the colored water to the empty spaces. As time passed, the water began creeping up the towels, slowly traveling into the empty cups. As the colors mixed, orange, green, and purple appeared, creating a beautiful rainbow effect.

But this experiment was more than just fun—it was a lesson in capillary action. The teacher explained how the paper towels acted like plant stems, drawing water upward and allowing the colors to mix. By the end of the activity, the children had not only created a stunning rainbow but also learned about color mixing and absorption in a hands-on way. 

The Walking Water Rainbow experiment was a colorful success, proving that even the youngest learners can explore big scientific ideas—all while having a blast! 🌈✨