Skittles Rainbow

See a rainbow in action with the Skittles Rainbow activity!

What You’ll Need: 

  1. Skittles 
  2. Hot water 
  3. Shallow dish 

Instructions: 

  1. Place the Skittles in rainbow order along the inner perimeter of a shallow plate.
  2. Add the water.
  3. Carefully pour very warm water directly into the middle of the plate.
  4. Pour just enough water so the Skittles are in the water but not fully submerged.
  5. Watch the rainbow magic!

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