Description
A fun and educational ice excavation activity for kids, exploring ocean animals while developing fine motor skills.
Ingredients
- Small plastic ocean animal figures (e.g., fish, dolphins, sharks)
- Water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Large container or bowl
- Salt (for faster melting)
- Tools for digging (e.g., spoons, plastic shovels)
- Towels or mats for cleanup
Instructions
- Fill your large container or bowl with water.
- Add a few drops of food coloring if desired.
- Place the small ocean animal figures evenly spaced in the water.
- Carefully put the container in the freezer for several hours or overnight until fully frozen.
- Gather the tools for excavation and lay down towels or a mat.
- Remove the ice from the freezer, pop it out of the container, and place it on the prepared area.
- Hand your child the digging tools and let them begin the excavation.
Notes
Use different food coloring for a rainbow effect or swap out animals based on interests. Incorporate scents for added enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Activity
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 child
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg