Sensory Ice Play With Flowers For Toddlers Preschoolers

Sensory Play, Learning and Discovery!

A simple yet fun activity for the little ones

• Find a container – add water, flowers or other contents
• Freeze overnight or for two days depending on your freezer
• Remove from freezer
• Place in a larger container to trap the melted water (the one used for our play – from Home Depot)
• Invite children to explore …

How does the ice feel?   TEMPERATURE

Can you hold it without it slipping from your hands? SLIPPERY

If held for a while how will your hands feel?   IT’S FREEZING

What will happen to the ice if left for a while? MELT

Words your children can learn during this activity:

• Ice
• Cold
• Temperature
• Slippery
• Sensory
• Freezing
• Wet
• Melt
• Water
• Wilt
• Hyperthermia

Have fun doing this activity with your infants, toddlers, preschoolers – all children :).

xoxo – Miss Sue