Summer is well and truly here and we are loving the sunshine and outdoor play, but… we are feeling the heat, and hot children can mean grumpy children.
Here’s a selection of fun ice sensory play ideas that can help you keep cool while still enjoying lots of summer fun.
Keep cool with ice sensory play activities
:: Hidden treasures in ice are really simple to set up, and lots of fun to play with.
:: You could use dinosaurs and make a set of frozen eggs…
:: and try these ideas to rescue the frozen treasure.
:: Very young children can enjoy a simple invitation to scoop some ice
:: and older children might like to explore ice in a DIY science lab.
:: Have you ever tried ice bowling?
:: Or building with ice logs?
:: Ice blocks make a cool cargo for trains on a summer day…
:: or you could make a whole train out of ice.
:: Frozen fans might like to build a glittery ice palace…
:: or you could set up pretend play penguin world.
:: These ice paints are easy to make and great for making outdoor art…
:: or you could combine coloured salt and ice to make some colourful frozen sculptures.
:: And for some edible ice to help keep you cool, try these homemade ice lolly recipes – yum!
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