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Mint Ice Cube Drink
Mint Ice Cube Drink
Today we are doing a simple and healthy mint ice cube drink. This kitchen activity allows your child to observe the states of water as it goes from liquid to solid, to liquid again. This refreshing mint water is thought to have benefits such as supporting digestive health.
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Mint leaves
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Ice cube tray
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Water
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Optional: Lime
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Place 3 to 5 small mint leaves in each ice tray cell.
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Fill the cells with water.
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Place the tray in the freezer until it looks solid.
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Transfer the ice cubes to a glass of water.
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Optional: If you like, you may add a small squirt of lime juice.
Drinking enough water every day is very important for our health. This recipe introduces a new and refreshing flavour to children and encourages them to be open-minded about trying something new. Invite your child to prepare the ice cubes with you. Ask them to feel and smell the mint leaves. Give them time to observe and ask questions about the ingredients and the cycle that water will go through to prepare this drink. Find moments to enrich their language with words such as liquid, water, frozen, ice, mint, refreshing, hydrating, etc. Once it’s ready, do a taste test and see how your child likes it.
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