Juno & Kona Mix a Rainbow | Color Mixing Read-Aloud Grades K–2

Bring color mixing to life with Juno and Kona in a cheerful art-room adventure designed for young artists. In Juno & Kona Mix a Rainbow, two curious dogs discover red, yellow, and blue paint and begin experimenting with what happens when the colors mix. Students learn that: - Red and yellow make orange - Yellow and blue make green - Blue and red make purple Along the way, students are introduced to primary colors, secondary colors, and rainbow color order through simple language, repetition, colorful illustrations, and an easy-to-follow story. This digital storybook can be projected for a whole-class read-aloud or printed for classroom or home use. Why Teachers Will Love It - Introduces color mixing through storytelling - Designed specifically for grades K–2 - Teaches primary colors - Teaches secondary colors - Reinforces rainbow order - Uses simple, age-appropriate language - Includes repetition that encourages participation - Works well as an introduction to a color-mixing lesson - Can lead directly into a rainbow or painting project - Features recurring Juno and Kona characters - Can be projected for whole-class use - Works well in art class, general classrooms, or homeschool settings Perfect For - Kindergarten art - 1st grade art - 2nd grade art - Elementary art read-alouds - Color theory for young students - Primary color lessons - Secondary color lessons - Color-mixing units - Rainbow art projects - Story time - Morning meeting - Art vocabulary review - Homeschool art - Classroom libraries Skills & Concepts Students learn: - Primary colors - Secondary colors - Color mixing - Red + yellow = orange - Yellow + blue = green - Blue + red = purple - Rainbow color order - Color vocabulary - Prediction - Observation - Listening and participation Materials Needed No special materials are required for the read-aloud itself. Teachers may use: - Digital display or projector - Printed copy of the story Optional follow-up materials: - Red, yellow, and blue paint - Paintbrushes - Paper - Crayons - Markers - Color-mixing activities Estimated Time Approximately 10–20 minutes for the read-aloud and discussion. The story can also be paired with a separate color-mixing or rainbow art activity for a longer lesson. Teacher Tip Pause before each new color appears and let students predict what will happen when two primary colors are mixed. The repeated color-mixing moments make this easy to turn into an interactive read-aloud. Watch the Animated Story Prefer to watch along? Enjoy the animated version of Juno & Kona Mix a Rainbow on YouTube. Watch Juno & Kona Mix a Rainbow: https://youtu.be/u_H4uG7GbWM The animated story is a free companion video and is not required to use the included resource.