Ice Toy Excavation
Small toys frozen into a block of ice, rescued with warm water, salt, and spoons.
Thinking
2–7 years
15–30 min
Calm
Some mess
At home
What you need
- Ice block with small toys frozen inside (freeze overnight)
- Warm water in a jug
- Salt
- Spoons
- Tray or tub
Setup
- The night before, freeze a few small toys in a container of water
- Pop the ice block out into a tray
- Set out warm water, salt, and spoons for excavating
Play prompts
- Which tool melts the ice fastest — warm water or salt?
- Can you rescue the toy without breaking the ice?
- What happens to the ice as it melts?
Ways to change it up
- Freeze the toys in individual ice cube trays for a faster version
- Add food colouring to the water before freezing
Safety notes
- Use warm, not hot, water
- Supervise around glass or breakable containers
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