Make Natural Holi Colors in Preschool: A Complete Guide with Steps

Not a fan of the usual Holi colors? Looking for something a little gentler? Then this blog is for you! We’re talking about those colors that sometimes cause skin irritation, allergies, or other not-so-fun reactions. For safer ways to celebrate, keep reading for some fun DIY Holi or edible Holi color ideas!

Making DIY colors with natural ingredients like Flowers, Turmeric, Beetroot and Natural ingredients are the only safe alternatives to avoid these harmful effects.

Natural Holi colors can be easily made at home or at preschool with the help of this article.

Get those tiny hands busy making their own safe and natural Holi colors! Let kids experiment with vibrant ingredients.

Not only is this a fun science activity, but it’s also eco-friendly and safe for everyone. Children will prepare natural colors at home for years to come.

Let’s make Holi colors in preschool using natural ingredients with our DIY method. We have tried and tested this ourselves, and this is such a fun activity for children.

Table of Contents;

• When to do this activity?
• How to make natural colors in school?
  • Red Color
  • Yellow Color
  • Green Color
  • Orange Color
  • Blue Color
• Bonus steps.

How to make Holi colors in preschool with Natural Ingredients?

When to do this activity?

You can start preparing for this activity one week before the planned Holi activity in your preschool. Each day you can prepare one color. So before the main Holi activity event in your preschool, you would have 5 colors.

Colors that can be made in preschool along with step by step process

Natural Red Color Powder

Ingredients required: Beet Root, Red Hibiscus flowers or Rose Petals

Process:

1. Boil beetroot/Hibiscus/Rose Petals until soft (This can be done by the adults alone)
2. Let it cool down
3. Grind it and strain the juice 
4. Keep adding 1 spoon of cornflour in the strained juice and mix it well.
5. Repeat this process until the mixture has turned into powder. Use your hands after the 3rd or 4th spoon as a spoon will not work.
6. Sun dry the powder or microwave it.
7. Your natural red Holi color is ready.

Natural Yellow Color Powder

Ingredients required: Turmeric

Process:

1. Add turmeric into water.
2. Keep adding 1 spoon of cornflour in the turmeric water and mix it well.
3. Repeat this process until the mixture has turned into powder. Use your hands after the 3rd or 4th spoon as a spoon will not work.
4. Sun dry the powder or microwave it. 
5. Your red Holi color is ready.

Natural Green Color Powder

Ingredients required: Spanish leaves  

Process:

1. Boil Spanish leaves until soft.
2. Grind it and strain the juice.
3. Keep adding 1 spoon of cornflour in the strained juice and mix it well.
4. Repeat this process until the mixture has turned into powder. Use your hands after the 3rd or 4th spoon as a spoon will not work.
5. Sun dry the powder or microwave it. 
6. Your red Holi color is ready.

Natural Saffron or Orange color Powder

Ingredients required: Beet root, red hibiscus flowers or Rose Petals

Process:

1. Boil Tesu Flower or the Flame of Forest until soft.
2. Grind it and strain the juice.
3. Keep adding 1 spoon of cornflour in the strained juice and mix it well.
4. Repeat this process until the mixture has turned into powder. Use your hands after the 3rd or 4th spoon as a spoon will not work.
5. Sun dry the powder or microwave it. 
6. Your red Holi color is ready.

Natural Blue color Powder

Ingredients required: Beet root, red hibiscus flowers or Rose Petals

Process:

1. Boil Neeli Gulmohar until soft.
2. Grind it and strain the juice.
3. Keep adding 1 spoon of cornflour in the strained juice and mix it well.
4. Repeat this process until the mixture has turned into powder. Use your hands after the 3rd or 4th spoon as a spoon will not work.
5. Sun dry the powder or microwave it. 
6. Your red Holi color is ready.

Bonus Steps:

• Before starting the activity, instruct children to form a circle.
• Introduce the name of the activity and all the ingredients clearly. Repeat 2-3 times.
• Use glass utensils for clear visibility of the ingredients and entire process.
• After straining, you can use the leftover solids as compost. The adult can instruct one of the children to put the leftover in a pot. Children learn to reuse waste.
• The adult can ask each child to add one tablespoon of cornflour.
• Keep adding cornflour gradually to lighten the Holi color by one shade.
• Mix different colors to create a brand-new shade. You can mix the strained water or natural color powder to get a new shade.

So, ditch the store bought colors and embrace the joy of creating your own! Making DIY Holi colors with natural ingredients like flowers, turmeric, and beetroot is not only a fun activity for preschoolers but also the safest way to celebrate this vibrant festival. It’s a fantastic opportunity to teach little ones about colors, nature, and the importance of healthy choices. Plus, you’ll have peace of mind knowing they’re playing with colors that are gentle on their skin and the environment. Happy Holi!

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