Ice Cube Painting | TinyPlay

All Activities Tired Mode

Finding something good...

Simple activities for tired parents. No Pinterest boards required.

120+ activities•Free to use

Browse

All Activities Tired Parent Mode

By Age

1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 5-6 Years

By Time

5 Minutes 10 Minutes 15+ Minutes

By Space

Small Space Normal Home Has Yard

© 2026 TinyPlay. Made with care for tired parents everywhere.

Home
/
Activities
/
Ice Cube Painting

Ice Cube Painting

1–5 years10–25 minSmall space

You'll need

Ice cubesFood coloringPaperTray

#Steps

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

Why it 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.

Find more activities

art sensory science More for this age

Generate a random activity