This is such an easy craft and makes such a dramatic effect that it will look like magic to toddlers.  This also makes a really easy face painting idea to put a rainbow on the cheek, ankle or wrist and you don’t even need to be artistic to do a great job.  Just load up a sponge with the face paints in the color of the rainbow and drag.  It’s really just that simple!

Supplies

• Sponge
• Variety of primary paint colors found in the rainbow (tempera or face paints)

Instructions:

1. Paint the colors onto the sponge (in rainbow color order if desired).
2. Press onto a piece of white paper and help your child drag and pull the sponge across the paper to create a rainbow effect.
3. If using for face painting, simply drag the sponge across the desired area (cheek, wrist, arm, or ankle).  Make sure to use special face paint.