Rainbow Water Materials: egg cartons markers pitcher of water paper scissors Directions: 1) Color small solid squares on paper with the markers (good way to test markers). 2) Cut out squares. 3) Fill egg carton cups with water. 4) Let the children dip the color squares in the water, and watch how the water changes color. 5) Share in the children's excitement and discovery and together name the colors. 6) See what happens when the colors mix. Notes: This is a very easy project, just have a sponge and mop handy. Type of Activity: science experiment Language Arts Strand: listening, speaking Literacy Concepts and Skills: word recognition Theme: science, colors