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Ice Cube Painting

Age1–5 years
Time10–25 min
MessSome mess
EnergySome energy
SettingIndoor
Ice Cube Painting

You'll need

  • Ice cubes
  • Food coloring
  • Paper
  • Tray

Steps

  1. 1Freeze colored water in ice cube trays (or drop color on plain cubes)
  2. 2Place paper on a tray
  3. 3Slide ice cubes across paper
  4. 4Watch colors spread as ice melts

Why this works

Multi-sensory experience combines temperature, color, and movement.

Try also

  • Freeze popsicle sticks into cubes for handles
  • Layer colors as ice melts
  • Paint outside on hot day

Food coloring can stain. Use smocks or old clothes.

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