First gather a few things:
small paper cups or an ice cube tray
popsicle sticks or plastic spoons
unsweetened fruit juice
a small pitcher
Using a small pitcher, children can pour the
juice into cups, filling them about three-quarters full. Then put the
cups in the freezer until the juice becomes slushy enough for a popsicle
stick or plastic spoon to stand up in it (one or two hours, depending on
your freezer). Return the popsicles to the freezer until they are frozen,
four or five hours at least, or leave them overnight and serve them the
next day. Once the popsicles are frozen, children can tear off the paper
cups to eat their popsicles.
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 | If you pour the juice into a small pitcher, each child may
be able to fill his or her own cup. An adaptation like a small pitcher
helps children feel more independent and allows them to be more successful
at careful pouring. With this activity, you're also giving children
practice waiting because it takes a long while for the juice to
freeze. |
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