Winter can be a dreary time of year color-wise. Maybe you’ve got
blankets of white snow, or maybe you’ve got the dull browns of
leafless trees and dormant foliage. Whatever muted color palette
you may have in the winter, I find that exploring the science
behind color is a surefire way to brighten things up. Here are
the details of a recent Color Science preschool program that I
offered at my library. As with my previous preschool science
program plans, I hope you’ll copy this one to share with your
own kiddos. First, we read our story. There are many great color
concept books out there, but one of my favorites in terms of
length, simplicity, and retell-ability is White Rabbit’s Color
Book by Alan Baker. White Rabbit is a curious little bunny, and
when he finds himself with access to buckets of red, yellow, and
blue paint, he can’t help but test what happens when he combines
the colors. This story offers a great introduction to primary
and secondary colors. Next, we retell the story together and
talk about the