Art craft of the day, painting ice! This is such an easy activity to put together that focuses on using their senses and is engaging for children and adults! Using one color or many, you can quickly gather what you need for this activity to do indoors or outdoors!
Other Fun Painting Activities For Toddlers
Some Things You Can Talk About During This Activity
An activity like painting ice is a simple activity but full of educational components. When you break down this activity and observe what you and your children are doing, its more than just painting ice. While you paint with your children here are some things you can talk about to get the most out of this activity
- What does the ice feel like? Is it hot or cold? Is it wet or dry?
- What colors do you see? Name the colors together. Are the colors bright or dark? What happens when you mix the colors?
- You can talk about winter and what changes we see outside during this season.
*Even if your toddler is young you are still aiding in their development by helping them make connections.
Materials And Directions For Painting Ice
Materials List
- Paint
- Ice
- Tray/Bin/Container
- Painting utensils (or just use fingers)
Directions Add ice to tray and put paint in shallow cups to dip paintbrush or fingers in the paint. Take outside or enjoy inside as well.
