Description
An engaging craft activity where children excavate hidden treasures encased in ice, combining creativity and sensory play.
Ingredients
- Water
- Small toys or treasures (e.g., plastic animals, gems, coins)
- Large container or bucket
- Salt (for melting)
- Warm water (for excavating)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Non-slip surface (like a tray or cloth)
Instructions
- Prepare the Treasure Ice: Fill a large container halfway with water, add small toys or treasures, and optional food coloring, then freeze.
- Create a melting solution with warm water and salt, set up your non-slip work area.
- Let kids excavate treasures by pouring warm water over ice or using brushes to aid melting.
- Encourage exploration and discussion about the melting process and revealed treasures.
Notes
Customize with themed treasures, use different containers for varied shapes, or add scents with fruit extracts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies by group size
- 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