What this lesson teaches
Color theory basics.
Creative Arts
Can you finish colour mixing magic in about 20 min?
Colour Mixing Magic
You will color theory basics.
Duration20 min
Age GroupAges 4–6
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectCreative Arts
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The learning connection
Discovery-based learning — reaching a conclusion through personal experimentation — creates significantly stronger and more transferable knowledge than being told the answer. Mixing colours and observing the result directly activates the reward circuitry associated with discovery.
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1. Paint red circle. 2. Paint blue circle. 3. Mix - see purple! 4. Try yellow+blue.