👧 Barča tested
Frozen Treasure Hunt
25 min🟡 Vacuum needed2 years - 6 years
Freeze small toys in ice and let your little archaeologist chip away to discover hidden treasures.
“Dinosaurs in ice = pure toddler joy”
— Barča's experience
What you'll need
- 1Small waterproof toys
- 2Large container for freezing
- 3Salt
- 4Pipettes or turkey baster
- 5Warm water
- 6Child-safe tools (wooden hammer, spoons)
How to do it
- 1
Place toys in a container and fill with water
- 2
Freeze overnight (or at least 4 hours)
- 3
Pop the ice block out onto a tray
- 4
Provide salt, warm water, and tools for excavation
- 5
Let your child rescue the treasures!
Pro tips
- 💡Use food coloring in layers for extra visual appeal
- 💡Talk about melting, freezing, and states of matter
- 💡Freeze letters or numbers for an educational twist
