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Icicle craft and science project

January 29, 2013 by Katie 14 Comments

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Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

This started off as an icicle craft inspired by Inner Child Fun that we extended in to a science lesson as well.

On day 1, I prepared the following materials:

  • Two half-sheets of blue paper
  • Glue
  • Salt (that I had put into an old spice container so the kids could shake it on to their crafts)

Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

The kids started by putting a thick line of glue at the top of their papers. Then they held the papers up, watching the glue run down the paper to form icicles.

Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

Next, they sprinkled the salt on the glue to form salt icicles. They LOVED this part, and of course just had to go overboard with the salt. Having a tray under their projects helped tremendously with clean up.

Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

Once the salt was on, we let the icicles dry and the craft part of the project was done.

Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

Then I decided to add a science component to the project.

On day 2, I prepared the following materials:

  • The kids’ finished crafts
  • A small cup with Colorations Liquid Watercolor Paints in blue
  • A plastic pipette

Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

I invited the kids to use the pipettes to suction up the blue liquid watercolor and drip it on to their icicles.

Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

Then we watched as the color slowly spread along the icicles, almost like magic.

Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

The kids were hooked, and continued to color their icicles.

Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

Icicle craft and science project >> Gift of Curiosity

Just a note: to really get the full effect of the spreading liquid, it is better to use less than more. My kids, being the preschoolers they are, don’t know the meaning of the word “moderation” and preferred to flood their icicles with as much color as possible. 🙂

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More winter posts from Gift of Curiosity:

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14 Comments

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  1. Tracey@We-Made-That says

    January 30, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    My girls would do the same thing and squirt the blue color all over the icicles. What a great idea for a craft and then science experiment. Thanks for sharing on We Made That!

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  2. Julie says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I think it looks like an art project too. It would be great if you linked up with Hobbies and Handicrafts. My kids would love adding that color.

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  3. Kelli at 3 Boys and a Dog says

    February 1, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    This is perfect for homeschooling on the cheap!

    Reply
  4. Lori Summers says

    February 1, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    That is really cute!! I’ve seen salt watercolors before, but this is a unique idea!! Thanks for sharing, I will be doing this with my daughter!!

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  5. JDaniel4's Mom says

    February 2, 2013 at 7:45 am

    What a great way to work on transferring! It looks like a lot of fun. Did you read a book and then explore icicles?

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  6. Monica says

    February 3, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    What a truly creative way to incorporate science into an art project. It’s a great way to teach some unique properties. Visiting from Family Fun Friday over at http://happyandblessedhome.com Thanks for sharing!
    Monica

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  7. TheBoyandMe says

    February 4, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Love the salt used to make icicles, that’s really clever! Pinning if that’s ok?

    Popping over from the Fun Sparks linky.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 4, 2013 at 11:35 am

      Yes, definitely okay to pin. 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Jessica @ Play Trains! says

    February 5, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Neat icicles! The salt makes them look really cool.

    Reply
  9. Becki says

    February 6, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Thanks for sharing this on Eco Kids! I’m pinning it to the Eco Kids board too!

    Reply
  10. Carrie says

    February 8, 2013 at 5:36 am

    How fun!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

    Reply
  11. The Iowa Farmer's Wife says

    February 9, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    love this! featured this this week on The Sunday Showcase!

    Reply
  12. Ticia says

    February 9, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    I love how you added in the science component at the end. That would have been a big hit with my kids.

    Thanks for linking up to Science Sunday!

    Reply
  13. Hannah says

    February 12, 2013 at 6:42 am

    What a great learing craft!! Pinning this! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday! Please come link up with us again today! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/02/fairy-finders-eco-kids-tuesday.html

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