Optical Illusion Activities for Kids
With optical illusions it’s all a matter of perspective! We sometimes call optical illusions “tricking the eye,” but really it’s the brain that’s tricked as it tries to make sense of the visual information it’s receiving. Either way, seeing and creating optical illusions is a fun way for kids (and adults!) to learn about how our eyes and brain make sense of our world. Keep scrolling to see more optical illusions!
Optical Illusions Art Gallery
See for yourself, three types of mind-blowing optical illusions!
Printable: Newton’s Color Wheel!
Learn about the color spectrum and how our brains perceive it.
Turn Pennies Green
Create this simple chemical reaction using items from your home.
Rainbow Science Activity
Play around with the different colors of the light spectrum to create a rainbow!
Printable: Make a Bubble Cube
Impress your friends and family by doing the impossible—making a bubble in the shape of a cube!
Invisible Ink Experiment
Send secret notes to your friends and family with this awesome DIY invisible ink.
Dyed Carnations Science Experiment
Turn white carnations into yellow, blue, green, pink—you name it—carnations!
Make a Snowstorm in a Jar
Experiment with oil and water to create this mesmerizing portable snowstorm.