Popsicle Stick Rainbow Weather Puzzle
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Have you ever thought about turning ice pop sticks into a fun little puzzle? This easy DIY craft lets you create a colorful rainbow puzzle that’s perfect for little hands. It’s a great way for kids under five to play with colors, patterns, and problem-solving—all while having a blast!
The best part? This isn’t just any puzzle; it’s one you make yourself and can play with over and over again. Once it’s finished, mix up the pieces and see who can put it back together the fastest! Want to take the fun on the go? Just pop the puzzle into a small bag, and you’ve got an easy road trip game or a quiet-time activity ready whenever you need it.
With just a few simple supplies, you can bring a rainbow to life and make learning even more fun. Give it a try and see the smiles it brings!
Supplies Needed
- 10 Popsicle Sticks
- Acrylic Paint (red, orange, yellow, green and blue)
- paintbrush (small and large ones)
- masking tape (frog tape)
- Pencil
How to Make a Rainbow Weather Puzzle
Step 1
The first step is lining up your popsicle sticks next to each other side by side. You will then use the masking tape and tape them together. I taped the top part of the popsicle stick and the bottom portion of it.
Step 2
Use a circular object, the first circular part of the rainbow. You can also use your creativity and outline with your hands. Continue creating additional rainbow lines, one by one. There should be a total of five (5) lines, with each consecutive line being smaller and smaller.
Step 3
Start painting in the colors of the rainbow, starting with red, then orange, yellow, green, and lastly, blue. Take your time and try not to overlap the paint, but get close enough so the original popsicle color doesn’t show.
Step 4
Once everything fully dries, remove the masking tape from the back.
Test the puzzle with your little ones, and enjoy!
Want more rainbow puzzle ideas? Try out the sun weather puzzle.
