wild for life

suitable for all ages independently or as part of a group

you will need:

• A selection of natural items, the brighter the colours the better

• An ice cube tray or silicone soap or cake mould

• Twine or string

• Water

why not add some glitter or food colouring to make these really bright and colourful for some extra christmas sparkle

wild advice:
How many times do we see children biting their finger nails or fidgeting, finding it hard to sit still? Physical anxiety is common and this activity can help to understand what may be at the root of it.

Freezing emotions and feelings in the ice can help your child to feel more in control of those.

As the shapes melt, think about how the shapes change and how things look different at different times. or how the ice allows them to slowly melt away.

getting started:
- Gather sticks, berries or Christmas sparkles and food colouring.
- Decide which resource represents a feeling or a person - perhaps each compartment could represent a place. Add the resources to the compartment and discuss them as you do the activity.
- Cut lengths of twine and place in the corners of the mould.
- Carefully fill the compartments with water.
- Freeze.