Keep Toddlers Busy This Summer with This 2-Minute Frozen Ice Painting Activity

Busy Toddler? Try this simple frozen ice painting activity! Parents of toddlers often struggle to find engaging and easy activities to keep their little ones entertained, especially during hot summer days. One mother in the US recently shared a simple yet effective solution that's taking social media by storm. The activity, which involves freezing paint in an ice cube tray and letting toddlers paint with the frozen cubes, requires minimal preparation and supplies. "This frozen ice painting activity took me 2 minutes to prep and kept her busy way longer than I expected." said the mother, itsmesaramartinez, in her video. "No fancy supplies—just some paint, water, and an ice cube tray. Perfect for a hot day, a tired parent, and an active toddler." The video shows the simple process: Pour paint into ice cube trays, add water, and freeze. Once frozen, the colorful ice cubes can be used to paint on paper. The toddler in the video is clearly engaged and having fun, creating colorful artwork with the melting ice. This low-cost, low-effort activity offers a creative outlet for toddlers and a welcome respite for busy parents. Its simplicity and effectiveness make it a valuable tool for parents looking for quick and easy solutions for keeping their children entertained.