Holi is around the corner, and what’s better than making your own safe, skin-friendly, and chemical-free colours at home? And guess what? No drying is required! Just mix and play instantly!
So, this Sunday, gather your little ones, put on some lively Holi songs like Rang Barse or Balam Pichkari, and turn your home into a colour lab!
Why Make Holi Colors at Home?
💚 Gentle on Skin – No rashes, no allergies!
💙 Safe for Neurodivergent Kids – No strong smells or rough textures, just soft, natural fun!
💜 Educational & Sensory Play – Learning colours, mixing, and exploring textures while having a blast!
Quick & Easy DIY Holi Colours – No Drying Needed!
1. Gulal Magic (Dry Powder Color)
Ingredients: Maida (refined flour) / Cornstarch + Natural Food Color + a little water
🖐 How to Make:
- Take 1 cup of maida/cornstarch in a bowl.
- Add a few drops of food colour and mix.
- Rub gently between your palms till the colour blends in.
- If it feels dry, sprinkle a little water and mix again.
- Your soft, skin-friendly gulal is ready!
👉 Fun Tip: Try different colours and let kids explore mixing to make new shades!
2. Haldi Glow (Yellow Liquid Color)
Ingredients: Haldi (turmeric) + Water
🖐 How to Make:
- Mix 2 tbsp of turmeric in 1 cup of water.
- Stir well, and you have a bright yellow colour that’s antibacterial & skin-friendly!
👉 Fun Tip: Let kids use brushes or cotton balls to play with patterns!
3. Beetroot Blush (Pink Liquid Color)
Ingredients: Beetroot + Water
🖐 How to Make:
- Grate 1 beetroot and squeeze out the juice.
- Add a little water for a lovely pink colour!
👉 Fun Tip: Freeze some ice trays and have colourful ice play!
4. Leafy Surprise (Green Liquid Color)
Ingredients: Spinach (Palak) + Water
🖐 How to Make:
- Boil a handful of spinach in water for 5 minutes.
- Strain and let the water cool—your green colour is ready!
👉 Fun Tip: Talk to kids about how plants make their food with green colour (chlorophyll)!
Holi Prep = Learning & Sensory Fun!
While making colours, kids can:
🎨 Learn about textures – Soft flour, grainy haldi, watery beetroot!
🧪 Explore mixing – What happens when yellow meets pink? Let them guess!
🌱 Understand natural sources – Colors from veggies, spices, and flowers!
👀 Enhance sensory play – Feeling, smelling, and experiencing the magic of colours!
This Holi, skip the chemical colours and enjoy a safe, fun-filled, and educational celebration with your little ones!