“My heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky.” ~William Wordsworth
Today we are looking out at the rainy, gloomy skies and taking matters into our own hands! We are not waiting for the sun…we are making our own rainbow right here in the kitchen! I will warn all of you ahead of time, that this activity will leave a mark. Hehehehehe! You may find your kidlets sporting rainbow coloured hands and arms for the rest of the day!
Let’s get started…there are 4 easy steps and I’ve organized it all in picture form so there is less talking from me.
And here’s what you’ll get…
Sudsy rainbow peaks, bubble mittens, and a lot of happy, colourful children! You can’t beat that on a yucky, grey day!
And it just so happens, that The Outlaw Mom is running a rainbow linky party this week!! So we are joining in! After you enjoy this post , link up your best rainbow activity at the very end of this page. Grab THIS button…
…and share it on your post that you link up here. That way, people who visit your site, can linked back to the party and check out everyone else’s fabulous ideas! Make sense? Phew!
Now this is where you link-up…
This post is also linked up on Tuesdays Tots at Rainy Day Mum!!
Small Potatoes 
Wow! This is pretty!
Thank you!! I thought so, too!! 😉 I almost played in there with them!!
This looks sooo cool! And your pictures are just awesome! I may have to ask what your secret is 🙂
Thanks, Jen!! I am planning a blogpost on kid-blogging photography…I have had a lot of requests! lol!
That would be fantastic! I surely would follow and I’m sure many more!
So simple, and yet looks like so much fun! Definitely added to our list of outdoor activities as the Sun heats up here in the desert! Thanks for sharing 🙂
What a great activity for a rainy day bringing the sunshine inside.
Thank you so much for linking up to Tuesday Tots
Squee! I love this! such a simple yet GENIUS idea for the kiddos. I’m definitely doing this with my boys this weekend.
Ooooo! Have fun!!! :):)
I love this idea! My only question is.. does the food color stain on the skin or clothing?
Yes, it will…at least for the day, anyway. It was mostly the red that stayed on the skin, but all the babies came back the next day clean and stain-free. I used sleeved smocks for some of the little ones who like to dive right into a messy activity 😉
Just wanted to let you know we had fun cooling off with rainbow bubbles in our sensory table this week. Take a look if you’d like:
http://fitkidsclub.blogspot.com/2012/05/clubhouse-bubbles-colorful-edition.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
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Oh, Aree, you can always be counted on to turn the simplest idea into the most beautiful and intriguing invitation to play! Love this activity. Spotted it on Blog Me Mom’s bubble round up.
Oopsy! Too late to fix me typo! Dropped the L in your name. Sorry!! 😛
Oh for heaven’s sake!! MY typo! That’s what I get for leaving a comment while enjoying my pre-dinner glass of wine!
Hahahahaha! Jackie! Love you, girl! 🙂 Thank you for your sweet words xo
Arlee, I absolutely love this post as well as the rest of your blog. I’d love to feature you on AllFreeKidsCrafts.com. If you are interested in the opportunity, please email me at the address provided!
Best,
Jaclyn
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Hey,
I am wondering if you found that the food coloring stained the children’s skin. I work in a childcare centre and would like to try this activity with my group.
Thanks!