ICE PAINTING DIY
TASTE SAFE ICE PAINT DIY FOR KIDS
I will address it before you ask if my kids spent the whole time licking these like a popsicle, yes, yes they did. And we all could guess that because I mean they do look refreshingly good, who can blame them. And that’s why I made sure this activity was taste safe. And it is totally taste safe, but always keep a close eye around little ones and ice. It is a choking hazard so watch them like a hawk while they play. When we did this at home activity for kids none of the ice came off the stick, however that does not mean it can’t happen. So just make sure the little ones are supervised.
For older toddlers, allow their creativity to run wild as they experiment with art using new and different tools. For any child under 2 this is simply a sensory activity. The pretty colors combined with the cold feeling as it touches their body, and maybe some paper to paint, is really exciting! For toddlers under 2, talk to them as they experience it for the first time to help them relate the feelings. Ask them “Is it cold?” “Can you paint the paper?” or tell them “This is color is red!”
MATERIALS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Fill an ice cube tray with water. Don’t over fill.
Add a small drop of food coloring to each cube. Preferably, different colors for the rainbow effect!
Cut a popsicle stick in half. Use the flat edge side to mix the water and food coloring. Leave the popsicle stick inside.
Freeze overnight.
Tip: When painting, use water color paper for best results.
Hope you enjoy this kid friendly indoor activity, it was one of my first ever DIY tutorials I ever made!