Ice Rainbows

In the Walnut classroom the children explore art in a new form. After teachers scaffold the idea of ice painting they found that the children became bored after a while with just ice and paint running off the sides. So, they began to think of ways to keep the colors actually inside the ice block. Then the idea unfolded and the experience became a great opportunity for the children. With the use of ice blocks, water colors, and salt, the children are able to create an amazing color structure through everyday materials. The children placed salt rocks onto the block of ice and using droppers added color through the holes formed.They began to conclude what makes the color absorb into the rock and how mixing certain colors created another color in the ice. "The salt is melting the ice," said Destiny. "Look, the colors are mixing," said Leah. "See when red and yellow mix, its orange," said Alexis. 

T.S. Gold: #7.Demonstrates fine-motor strength and coordination. #33.Explore the visual arts.