Preschool/KG
FromMore Than Painting,
Sally Moomaw and Brenda Hieronymus
What to have
- colored ice cubes, made in plastic freezer pop molds by adding a drop of red, yellow, or blue food coloring to the water before freezing it
- white construction paper, 9 by 12 inches
- 4 trays, to hold the paper
- smocks
What to do
For this activity, children use colored ice cubes as drawing tools. The activity is an outgrowth of discoveries that children made while exploring an ice project in their class. In order to understand how to create ice, which was the children’s goal, they experimented with both clear and colored ice cubes. Children quickly began using the ice cubes as drawing tools. They were fascinated with the way the ice melted as they moved the ice cubes across the paper and eagerly described the lovely pastel lines left behind.
Helpful Hints
Store the ice cubes in a cooler so that they don’t all melt while children are waiting for a turn.
Why
Children will use this activity to extend their investigation of Ice and it's properties. They will distinguish between a solid and melting liquid using the liquid to draw creations on paper. They will use clear ice as well as combining colors and observe the changes.
For more activities check out
More Than Painting: Exploring the Wonders of Art
By Sally Moomaw and Brenda Hieronymus Copyright 1999 Preschool/KG