Alphabet ice could not be easier to make, and there are tons of creative ways for kids to use it in play! Today, I tried using Kool-aid to make ice letters, and the results were just too fun! Read on for the full recipe tutorial.
Kool-aid ice can be used to practice letter recognition, review phonetic sounds, build sight words, and so much more! Are you ready to freeze the alphabet?
How to Make Alphabet Ice for Kids
Materials
Method
- Begin by sprinkling Kool-aid powder into an alphabet tray, rotating colors between the slots as desired.
- Fill the trays with warm water.
- Then, carefully stir until combined.
- Place the trays in the freezer for 4-6 hours, and the ice will be ready for play!
Alphabet Ice Play
Once frozen the letters will easily pop from the ice trays. Add them to a play bin or container, and kids are sure to have a blast!
Rosie and Jewel began by simply exploring the ice, but it wasn't long before they were reviewing phonetic sounds and building words.
Extend the Fun
- Paint with alphabet ice. To do this we lined a cookie sheet with paper.
- Explore science by seeing if the ice melts faster in hot or cold water.
A Few Tips:
- The alphabet trays that we used for this activity can be purchased online here.
- We used four Kool-aid packets, and we were able to make super vibrant ice in every letter of the alphabet.
- Kool-aid can be purchased in a variety of colors and flavors online here.
- I recommend wearing smocks or play clothes, as Kool-aid may stain skin or clothing during play.
MORE ICE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
- Make an ice volcano.
- Experiment with glowing ice.
- Make monster ice.
- Try to freeze bubbles!
- Experiment with ice and salt.
- Paint with ice.
- Make ice chalk.
- Paint with glow-in-the-dark ice.
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