Salt and Ice Experiment
Playing with ice is such a fun way to engage in science fun with kids.
What will I need?
Small containers or ice cube trays
Brushes or pipettes (eye droppers)
Small items to freeze in the water (if you choose)
Tray of some sort to contain the mess
Water color or food coloring
Paint ( if you are up for having your child paint with the ice or on it)
Salt
What do I do?
The day before the experiment put water in containers and freeze overnight.
Put trays out (one for each child)
Put ice on trays and salt in a bowl or shaker
Encourage your child to put the salt on the ice
Watch with your child and notice what happens!
Ask questions like, “what is happening to the ice?” “why is it melting more there?”
More options:
Put small items like cars or animals in the water/ice the night before and have your child(ren) work on getting them out of the ice.
Give your child(ren) paint and brushes to paint the ice.
Freeze the ice with paint or food coloring in it. Give your child(ren) paper and let themn “paint” with the ice
