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Secret Messages

Demonstrate a scientific principle for your child. This activity shows that water doesn't like mixing with wax.
By: Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book

Secret Messages


This activity shows that water doesn't like mixing with wax.

Materials
  • White crayon or wax candle
  • Paper, white
  • Tempera paints
  • Paintbrush

Directions

  1. Use a white crayon or wax candle to write a message or draw a picture on a piece of white paper.
  2. Your child can then paint over the paper with tempera paint to see the picture or message appear.

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