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Walking Water Rainbow
Water climbs up tiny gaps in the paper. Plants drink water the same way.
Let's do it ↓Grab this
- 3 clear cups
- Paper towels
- Water
- Food coloring

Do it in 3 steps
1
Fill the first and third cups with colored water. Leave the middle one empty.
2
Fold paper towels into strips and bridge them from cup to cup.
3
Check back in a few minutes. The colors walk and mix.
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
5:00
⭐ Bonus round
Try red and blue. What color shows up in the middle?
🧠 Why it works
Water climbs up tiny gaps in the paper. Plants drink water the same way.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.


