Painting Ice: A "Cool" Sensory Activity For Toddlers And Preschoolers

Painting ice? It may sound weird, but this is such a fun activity for your toddlers to do! Whether it’s a snow day or just a regular Saturday, this project will not only keep your toddler entertained (for at least a few minutes :D), but it is also sensory play that will encourage your little one to explore and unleash their inner creativity!

There’s no need to make a special trip to the crafts store for this activity as you probably have all of the needed materials already. Don’t you love it when you have all of the materials needed for an arts and crafts project?

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Materials:

Toddler/Preschooler
Ice
Non-toxic, washable paint
Large bin
Paintbrush

Ice, Ice Baby

Fill up your large bin with lots of ice. The more the better! Remy was instantly curious on what I was doing with the sound of the ice hitting the bin and he came toddling over, wanting to help. Put a towel under the bin and other materials to help contain the mess. Try using an old egg carton to put the paint in. This not only keeps the different paint colors separate, but it also makes clean up super easy – just toss it when you’re done!