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Ice Rescue

The elf froze a herd of tiny animals in a block of ice. The kids' mission: rescue them with droppers of warm water and a pinch of salt.

Instructions

The night before, put a few small plastic animal toys in a plastic container, fill it with water and freeze it.
Next night, pop the ice block out onto a baking sheet or tray.
Set out a cup of warm (not hot) tap water, a couple of droppers and a salt shaker.
Pose your elf beside the ice holding a dropper, with a note: 'Help! My friends are stuck!'
In the morning, the kids drip warm water and sprinkle salt to melt the animals free.

Tip: Work on a tray or towel, and talk about why salt helps ice melt faster.

Setup Time

20 min

Mess Level

Medium Mess

Some cleanup required

Best for Ages

3-10

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Mini animal figures

6-8

Plastic droppers

2-3

Plastic container

Have at home

Salt

Have at home

Baking sheet or tray

Have at home

Add it to your December elf calendar