Ice Blocks

I've had these ice blocks ready and waiting for our next big storm because new snow is much prettier than month old snow... but I finally just got tired of waiting, though I'm getting worried I might never see another crisp white pile of new snow. It is a super easy project that I'm sure is right for some kids, though mine was not quite ready for it, as you'll soon see.

Materials

Cups

Food Coloring

Water Color

Freezer

First, just fill as many cups as you'd like with water. Add a few drops of water color in each until you've reached your desired hue

Next, put them in the freezer until they are good and frozen. I can't give you a certain amount of time because I left mine in for weeks hoping it would snow, though, snow is not required for this project :) Once they're ready just pop the now ice blocks out of the cups.

And that's about it, just use them like any old blocks. Take them outside to play, because they do leak color while melting. Aubrey was getting mad at them because they were too cold, but wouldn't keep her gloves on. That said, I feel like this is a good project for children who have reached the age of reason... you know, the ones who can see the logic in keeping gloves on while playing with ice. That, friends, is not my child :)