Dinosaur Ice An Early Years preschool activity for indoor or outdoor play
Using everyday bowls, tipping utensils, small world role play characters and a sprinkling of artificial snow build a sensory play activity in your water or messy play areas.
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Organising your Dinosaur Ice mountain ..
Fill a large salad or mixing bowl with clear plastic food wrap / film and fill with Dinosaurs, pebbles, leaves and water. Where the dinosaurs float, hold in place with the pebbles. If wished add a few drops of food colouring to the water or to a tray of smaller ice cubes. Place in a freezer and allow time for them all to to freeze thoroughly. When ready, turn out onto a large tray and add small icecubes, glitter and artificial snow .. Leaves, cones and other items thatyou have to help the role play progress. Breakout and excavate the dinosaurs by using small bottles, jugs and pipets of warmer water - drip and pour over the ice mountain, checking to see when the ice has melted enough to release the toys ...
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Additional resources: Dinosaur Ice forum thread - If you enjoy this activity in your setting or home please feel free to post and let us know .. Dinosaur colouring pictures - use as guides or posters for the play activity.