Fast and Easy Arctic Animal Lesson
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Where I live, this winter was pretty much a dud. Even on a good year we tend to stay pretty warm, but this year we never saw a single flake of snow. It was super disappointing and I’m pretty sure that I’m responsible since I made the mistake of buying my boys a sled this year. That should guarantee we don’t get snow until they’ve completely outgrown it!
Whether it’s warm and sunny or you’re feeling your own arctic chill, this fast and easy Arctic Animal Play Activity is perfect for those days when you’re short on time but still want to throw together a fun learning activity. In 10 minutes or less I will show you how to assemble an easy, arctic environment that your little one will love and a fun snowflake decorating craft. To make life even easier I have included a FREE printable matching game!
How to Create a Fast and Easy Arctic Themed Sensory Bin
What you Need:
- 1 Bar of Ivory Soap
(Note: It is NOT recommended to use any other variety of soap for this project. Ivory Soap is known for it’s high air content that allows it to expand when heated. Other soaps may not expand, or may even scorch and damage your microwave.)
- Blue Food Coloring
- Ice
- Water
- One Large Bowl (for microwaving your soap)
- One Medium Plastic Bin (for creating your play area)
- Several Arctic Themed Figurines (I prefer this
set from Safari Ltd.)
(Note: It is NOT recommended to use any other variety of soap for this project. Ivory Soap is known for it’s high air content that allows it to expand when heated. Other soaps may not expand, or may even scorch and damage your microwave.)
set from Safari Ltd.)What to Do:
- Add 3-4 drops of food coloring to your water to reach the desired shade of blue
- Unwrap your IVORY soap and place in a microwave safe bowl, then heat for 1-2 minutes until it no longer expands. (Warning: it will be HOT!)
- Use a spatula to distribute soap within your plastic bin
- Pour blue water around the soap and add ice cubes as desired.
- Add arctic themed animals and figures and let the fun begin.
How to Make Fun Foam Snowflakes
What you Need:
- Several Sheets of White Fun Foam
- Scissors
- A Printed Copy of the Snowflake Template (Link Below)
- Puffy Paint in Assorted Colors (I used Silver, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Glitter)
What to Do:
- Download and Print the snowflake template from my Digital Resource Library. Don’t have the password? Sign up below and it will be emailed to you right away.
- Cut out the template and trace the design onto your white fun foam.
- Cut the snowflake shape from the fun foam and decorate with puffy paint.
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