I is for Icicle

Our alphabet letters have continued on (just like our cold winter weather).  The children got to use glue and salt for "I is for Icicle".  First they trailed a line of glue across a piece of blue construction paper.  Then, they got to understand how icicles form (a little science knowledge incorporated) and lifted their paper so that icicles formed / dripped.  Once the icicles were formed, they sprinkled them with salt to crystallize when it dries.  The part they enjoyed most of all was watching the icicles form.   It's amazing how dripping glue can hold the attention of youngsters. ;)