Ice Cube Painting
1–5 years · 10–25 min · Indoor · Some energy
You'll need
- Ice cubes
- Food coloring
- Paper
- Tray
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 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.