Ice cube painting — summer sensory fun
Infant, Toddler, Preschooler
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Beat the summer heat with this cooling and colourful sensory experience. Prepare the ice cubes in advance for spontaneous fun!
Skills and benefits:
- Development of functional grasp
- Pre-writing skills
- Understanding of temperature and colours
- Sensory exploration
What you'll need:
- Ice cube tray and water.
- Food colouring
- Baking or parchment paper.
- A table with waterproof covering, or a spot on the lawn.
- A few plastic bowls or plates.
- Clothes or an apron for messy play.
- Chopped fruit and vegetables (optional).
What to do:
- Add water and 1-2 drops of food colouring to each space in the ice cube tray and place in the freezer overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Add chopped fruit and vegetables for food exposure or an added sensory experience.
- Remove ice cubes from tray and sort colours into bowls.
- Place bowls on the table or mat with sheets of paper.
- Encourage your child to explore the ice cubes, make marks and watch it melt
