Monday, December 5, 2011

Ice Treasures!

For my Ice: Play Time Challenge, I decided to put little 'treasures' into a silicone muffin tray, cover with water and freeze. In the morning, they were my ice treasures! I had some shells, a rubber ball and some coins for Eden's money box inside, and it was her task to find a way to get the treasures out.



I placed the ice inside a shallow tub with some spoons, a measuring cup and a container of warm water and just let her experiment with them. With Daddy's help, she quickly discovered how to melt the ice in the water to release the treasures inside!


Eden loved, loved, LOVED tackling this challenge! She enjoyed playing with the ice and watching it melt slooooowly in her hands, and she liked how 'swipperwy' it was too. Most of all, I think she really enjoyed the stimulation of her senses and also of her problem-solving faculties. She, like most toddlers, enjoys the opportunity to discover something new (in this case, how to melt ice, seeing how it changes back to water, etc). 
How have you introduced ice to your child?

Posted by Lauzi at 10:09 PM
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21 comments:

  1. BrittneyJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    I've been wanting to try some ice melting activities. I think I will try this with some of our new Toob Penguins when we do our penguin activities!

    Brittney
    www.moms-heart.blogspot.com

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    1. LauziJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:06 AM

      It's a great sensorial activity for toddlers, my daughter has asked to do it again a few times already. I'm waiting for our Australian weather to get hotter, so she can see how ice melts in the sun. Thanks for commenting Brittney! :)

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    2. BrittneyJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:32 AM

      Just wanted to let you know we tried this, and my boys loved it! My 5 year old is asking to do it again too!

      http://moms-heart.blogspot.com/2012/01/little-penguin-and-icy-sensory-tub.html

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    3. LauziJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:19 AM

      Haha! What is it about ice that kids love sooo much? I'm so glad your boys enjoyed it too!

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  2. Sierra @ H is for HomeschoolingJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Thank you for sharing this at WOTT! I featured it this week, so feel free to use the featured button if you would like to. We played with ice last week too, I just haven't gotten around to posting our weekly recap yet.

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  3. TrinaJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Wow! This is an awesome idea! I am visiting from WOTT! Congrats on being featured! My 4 yr old and I are off to find items to freeze. :)

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    1. LauziJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:29 PM

      Thanks Trina, I hope you and your little munchkin enjoy this as much as we did! Thanks for stopping by! :D

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    2. TrinaJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:45 PM

      Thanks! It was a ton of fun! I blogged all about it and sent a shout out to you! Thank you for the inspiration!

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    3. TrinaJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:45 PM

      Here is the post I referenced you and your site. :) http://teachingmyblessings.blogspot.com/2012/01/fun-with-ice.html

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    4. TrinaJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:36 AM

      Thanks for the sweet comments on my blog! I am your newest follower on GFC too. Thanks again for sharing. Have a blessed day with your munchkins!

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  4. Diana of Diana RamblesJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Great ideas! Thanks for linking up at Thematic Thursday.

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  5. LauziJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Thanks for stopping by Diana! Have a great weekend! See you on Thursday :D

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  6. MiaBJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    What a great learning activity!!! Would love for you to share this with us at Sharing Saturday - http://www.mamamiasheart2heart.com/2012/01/sharing-saturday-3.html

    Have a great weekend,
    MiaB

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    1. LauziJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:29 PM

      Thanks Mia, I surely will share it at Sharing Saturday! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! :D

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  7. C. BrowneJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    This is a fabulous idea! My boys (2 and 4) will be all over this. They love ice and are very interested in it. THey will love trying to get their treasures out! I can't wait to try this with them. I am new to the Fun Stuff Fridays linky http://trailstentstirelesskids.blogspot.com/ and I am so happy to be connected to such a creative group of bloggers.

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    1. LauziJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:38 PM

      Thank you! I never tire of watching kids play with ice, it's such a fascinating substance to them!
      I've checked out your blog too, and love the posts about cold water painting and painting with watercolours. Hope to see you again soon! :D

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  8. LisaJanuary 22, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Found you from Mingle with Us! This activity would go along nicely with all the winter themed activities I've done this month with my tot and preschooler! I'm your newest follower on GFC!

    Lisa
    Criss-Cross Applesauce

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    1. LauziJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:13 AM

      Hi Lisa, thanks for dropping by, & I'm glad you found a winter-themed activity at HLM. I'm from Australia so we're in the midst of Summer (hence the lack of Winter activities). Nevertheless, I'm already inspired by the posts on your blog with ideas for when Winter comes 'round here! I'm your newest follower on GFC too! :D

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  9. CarrieJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    How fun!! I definitely want to try this. Thank you for sharing it at Sharing Saturday!

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    1. LauziJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:20 AM

      Thanks Carrie, hope your kids enjoy it! ~ L.

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