There are so many fun things to do with food coloring other than baking. Many of these DIY projects involve educational Science experiments for kids. Grab the food coloring from the back of your pantry. It may get messy, but it will be fun!
Food coloring can be used in various craft projects to add vibrant and colorful effects. Food coloring can be used in play, including sensory play with colored rice and pasta, homemade playdough, and science experiments.
Fun things to do with food coloring at home
Keep this post handy for those days you need something fun to do with your kids inside. Adult supervision is recommended.
Fun Things to Do With Food Coloring
Easy food coloring ideas for kids to do indoors including science experiments and art projects the entire family can enjoy!
Rain Cloud in a Jar Science Experiment
Teach your kids about the science behind a rain cloud with this easy food coloring activity.
Fun Rainbow Foam Dough For Kids
This is 2 ingredient, super fun, colorful sensory playdough with shaving cream!
How to Tye Dye with Food Coloring
Did you know you can tie dye clothes with food coloring? Save yourself a trip to the store with this fun art project!
Superhero Slime Recipes
Four superhero slime recipes inspired by Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Tie Dye Coffee Filters Paper Flowers
Coffee filter arts and crafts are so simple even preschoolers can make these paper flowers.
Dye Yarn in Your Slow Cooker
Save a trip to the store and make your own yarn with this slow cooker recipe.
Color Explosion Magic Milk Experiment
This project is an extremely fun, easy, inexpensive experiment with a serious WOW factor!
Walking Rainbow science experiment
The Walking Rainbow challenge is a preschool or early elementary activity.
Erupting Lemon Volcano Chemistry Experiment
Great science is as simple as walking into the kitchen with this erupting lemon volcano chemistry experiment!
How to Make Oobleck in a Rainbow of Colors!
An amazing sensory play and science activity is just minutes away and all you need is two simple ingredients, cornstarch and water, to create a rainbow of color! Explore polymers and non-Newtonian fluids at home or in the classroom.
How to Make Scented Slime!
Magic Crystals
Your kids will be amazed when they see the crystals form before their eyes with this fun food coloring activity.
Cosmic Colors
Cosmic colors is a fun activity to teach kids what happens when you mix various colors.
Sponge Paint Toddler Art with Homemade Paint
A sponge paint toddler art activity with homemade taste-safe paints.
How to Make Galaxy Slime (Borax-free)
Learn how to make galaxy slime with this easy galaxy slime recipe. The dark colors and glitter combine for DIY slime that is truly out of this world!
DIY Magic Rainbow Rocks With Hidden Treasure Inside
These Magic Rainbow Rocks with a hidden treasure inside will be a huge hit with your little ones. You could even make these with your older kids and then let your younger kids find out what the magic surprise is inside.
Mason Jar Rainbow Salt Craft – Rainbow in a Jar!
This rainbow in a jar is easy to make, and you may already have all of the supplies at home.
DIY Rainbow Rice Sensory Bins
A step by step tutorial for making your own rainbow rice sensory bins.
How to Make Colorful Soap Foam
This colorful soap foam is so much fun to make. Kids can't look away from this fun activity.
DIY Water Bottle I-Spy Game
Reuse empty water bottles and make a fun item for the beach bag. DIY Water Bottle I-Spy Games are so easy to make, even the kids can help with this crafty project.
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