To make these vibrant, colorful ice blocks, I simply
added several drops of food coloring to a square muffin pan
and froze for approximately 24 hours. Salt holds the ice
together for your little sculptor.
We also had great fun with these frozen ice balls. These
are frozen water balloons that weren’t quite frozen all the
way, which conveniently left a hole in the center which
was perfect for sculpting a superhero castle.
I gave my sons salt, food coloring, and sprinkles, and they
picked the toys they wanted to incorporate. The end result
was a beautiful ice sculpture that they got several hours of
play out of.
There are many ways to play with ice, including themed
bins. Think of everything from Antarctica and toy
penguins, to ice excavations where you freeze toys in ice
and give your child a rubber mallet. These ice sculptures,
however, have been a favorite for my children. I hope
yours enjoy this activity as well.
Happy Summer!
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