Frozen friend rescue - persistence is key
Toddler, Preschooler
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Get this one ready the night before - an icy adventure is great for a summer's day!
Skills and benefits:
- Scientific concepts
- Problem-solving
- Persistence
- Teamwork and cooperation
What you'll need:
- Small plastic toys
- Old ice cream containers or similar
- Water
- Salt shaker with salt
- Paintbrushes
- Tools suitable for digging through the ice
What to do:
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Place a few toys in each container and fill with water. Place in the freezer overnight.
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Tip the big ice blocks out onto the grass or an outdoor mat or table, along with the brushes, digging tools and salt shakers.
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Encourage your child to rescue the toys. What can they use to melt, scrape or crack the ice without 'ínjuring' their toys?
