Ice Painting on Tray
Let baby explore colored ice cubes sliding across their high chair tray for a multi-sensory art experience.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 13 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
Freeze water with a few drops of food coloring in an ice cube tray the night before.
2
Place one or two colored ice cubes on baby's high chair tray.
3
Let baby watch the ice slide and melt, leaving colorful trails on the tray.
4
Guide their hands to touch and push the ice, narrate the cold, wet, slippery sensations!
What you need
• Ice cube tray
• Food coloring
• High chair with a tray
Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.
Why it works
Ice painting introduces temperature, color, and cause-and-effect in one activity. The cold sensation builds sensory tolerance and the sliding motion encourages reaching.
Good to know
Use large ice cubes that baby cannot fit in their mouth. Supervise closely and remove any small pieces as they melt.
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