01/14/2026
Need some extra sunshine as the days get colder? Try this grow-your-own rainbow craft at home! 🌈
How to make it:
Cut long strips of paper towel.
Using washable markers, color small squares side-by-side along one end of the paper towel. Make sure the squares are touching and arranged in rainbow order.
Place the colored end into a cup with a small amount of water.
Watch as the rainbow slowly “grows” up the paper towel and out of the cup!
Once the color has fully traveled, remove the paper towel from the water to prevent leaking.
Tip: The rainbow will continue to grow as long as it stays in water and will eventually become lighter as the colors spread.
Why we love this activity in therapy:
• Encourages fine motor skills through coloring and setup
• Supports sequencing, planning, and following directions
• Builds language by describing colors, predicting outcomes, and talking about cause and effect
• Promotes patience, attention, and visual tracking as kids watch the colors move
Simple, colorful, and full of learning — sometimes the best therapy tools are the ones you already have at home.
