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Messy Play Day / Frozen Paint Cubes

Frozen Paint Cubes

Children paint with frozen cubes of paint that melt into bright, smooth colours as they glide across paper.

How to run it

  1. The day before, fill ice trays with watered-down washable paint and add a pop stick to each.
  2. Freeze overnight.
  3. Pop out the cubes and paint on thick paper outdoors.
  4. Talk about how the paint changes as it melts.

You will need

  • ice cube trays
  • washable paint
  • water
  • pop sticks
  • thick paper
Make it easier or harderUse large cubes for younger children; older children can blend colours and create a planned picture.
SafetyUse non-toxic paint and remind children cubes are not for eating.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children experiment with colour and observe change of state.

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Messy Play DayArt Attack DayWater Play DaySummer HolidaysScience Day

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