Ice Cube Painting

Here is a great activity to help wind down the Summer.  This is a craft and a science activity all in one!  If you don't have paint, you can also use Kool-Aid or Jello.

Age 18-40 months
Duration: 15 minutes

Materials Needed:

• ice cube tray
• craft sticks or small tongue depressors
• construction paper or poster board
• powdered tempura paint (Kool-Aid or Jelllo)

Directions:

1. Make a tray of ice cubes.  Freeze each cube with a craft stick in it so you have a square popsicle.
2. Let your child sprinkle the powdered paint on the paper.
3. Show your child how to use the ice cube on a stick as a paintbrush.  The colors will swirl as the ice melts.

Get this and more ideas from the Everything Toddlers Activity Book.