Ice Treasures
The weather is already heating up and I've started dipping into my summer bag of tricks. This last weekend, we hunted for treasures frozen in ice.
Natalie had specifically requested diamonds and shells. We ended up using some glass marbles from the craft store, including some clear "diamonds" and a variety of shells too.
I like to freeze my ice block in layers, so there are treasures hidden throughout. I ended up with three layers in this one.
We used a variety of treasure-excavating tools: salt, spray bottles with water, droppers + warm water, and toothbrushes. The girls easily worked away at this for 45 minutes, till every last treasure was collected.
Other fun treasures to freeze: coins, plastic animals, polished rocks
You can also freeze individual treasures in ice cubes for quicker treasure-hunting adventures.
Using colored water in the spray bottles is fun too!
I know we will be doing this activity many times this summer!
Happy playing!
okay, I need to make some room in my freezer to try this, L will LOVE it!
Posted by: angela | May 21, 2008 at 01:07 PM
I love this idea! A great idea for a hot summer day!
Thanks!
Posted by: Linds | May 21, 2008 at 02:46 PM
This is a perfect idea for my little son. Because he's very interested in playing with water and ice.
Posted by: Rumeysa | May 23, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Thank you so much for this idea! We just did it today and my kids *loved* it and are already looking forward to the next time!
http://newsonnarrative.blogspot.com/2008/05/ice-ice-baby.html
Posted by: Becky | May 25, 2008 at 07:34 PM
What a fantastic idea for the summer! My three-year-old son and I will definitely have to try this one!
I found your blog from a link on The Crafty Crow. I've added you to my Google Reader and look forward to reading more great ideas from you!
Julie
Posted by: Julie | May 27, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Found this project through the Crafty Crow.
Thanks for sharing this, I think I'm going to do this activity with my son's preschool. Can't wait.
Posted by: jessica | May 29, 2008 at 07:55 AM
This is absolutely brilliant.
I can't wait to try this with my daughter and the neighbour kids.
Posted by: Robin Rivers | May 30, 2008 at 01:08 PM
This is absolutely brilliant.
I can't wait to try this with my daughter and the neighbour kids.
Posted by: Robin Rivers | May 30, 2008 at 01:09 PM
I love it!
Posted by: lee | June 01, 2008 at 06:30 PM
I can't wait to try this with my girls...and I usually don't get excited about "craft time."
Posted by: Brit | June 14, 2008 at 02:01 PM
What about individual items frozen in ice cube trays, that you dive for in the pool?
Posted by: Kelly | June 18, 2008 at 12:02 PM
What a wonderful Idea!! I am definitely going to try this! Thank you!!!!
Sherry
Posted by: Sherry Wescott | July 03, 2008 at 01:52 PM
i love it! such a great idea! thank you!!!
Posted by: natalie | October 08, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Thanks for sharing this idea. My sons will love it. :)
Posted by: Staci | October 09, 2008 at 06:43 PM