Snow Paint

 
This is a cool, cheap, and almost no prep-time activity for all ages, toddlers included. Don't go and buy a pricey snow painting kit--the DIY version is far better.

You Need:

• liquid food coloring, any brand--cheap is fine
• tap water
• recycled plastic spray or squirt bottles

What You Do:
1. In spray bottle fill with about 2 cups of warm-ish tap water.

2. Add about ten drops of food coloring--more for bold colors.  Mix colors with the kiddos for a Mini Science Experiment. Screw on tops, shake to mix.
  *TIP: spray a bit on a paper towel to check for intensity--if too faint, add more coloring

3. Take the bottles outside and have a ball painting snow art, snow mazes, or even coloring Mr. and Ms. Frosty!

TIPS:
** Food coloring can stain clothing, so make sure kids are dressed in older clothes!


**For best detail work (bigger kids like this) you'll get nicer results if you can pack and smooth down an area about four feet square