Kid friendly ways to beat the heat this summer with ice and water play.*
Freezy Tees Contest Supplies
Tee shirts, Wax paper, Baking Trays
The chill factor in this fast-paced race makes it much cooler than your average dress-up game. Before the contest, prepare a T-shirt for each participant by soaking it with water, wringing it out, and folding it. Placing waxed paper between each one, stack the folded shirts on a baking sheet and freeze them. When they’re stiff, hand them out to the players. The first to get into his frozen tee wins.
Ice Painting Supplies
Washable tempura paint, Ice cube trays
The easiest way to make ice paint is by freezing tempura paint in an ice cube tray. You may water the paint down to save money. You can make ice paint with pure paint and with as much as 50% water, and the colors are every bit as vibrant with water added. Ice paint is perfect for summer fun.
Instructions
Fill ice cube trays 1/3 of the way with your color of choice. As mentioned you may water it down, so mix the paint and water in a measuring cup with a spout then pour it into the ice cube tray. Leave the paint in the ice cube tray to freeze. If you would like to get really creative once the first color is solid add the second color and leave it to freeze. Then add the third color and freeze. Enjoy experimenting with different color combos.
Because the tempura paint is 100% washable the surfaces to paint on are endless. Ice paint works well on thick paper, towels, tee shirts, etc. leave paints out a little bit before use so they do not stick to the surface you are painting on. Ice paint is also great fun in the water. Use them in a play pool or bath tub and let their imaginations go wild.
*More ideas can be found on pinterest and similar internet sites.
