Want to beat the summer heat? Here are 20 ice cream activities for preschoolers. Get going on some summertime fun!
I don’t know if it’s all kids or just my kids, but they really like to get fixated and into things. We get in a “mood” and just stick to that something for a little while.
That’s one of the reasons that I like to do theme weeks – having a fun theme for crafts, activities, books, and even snacks makes it easy for kids to really get immersed into a topic.
Sometimes that topic is serious learning like letters or numbers. And sometimes… it’s ice cream!
Ice cream is the best. It’s delicious and drippy and fun to eat. My kids are personally really into the mini sized ice cream sandwiches, but they will never turn down an ice cream cone.
But why leave it at ice cream for eating? How about ice cream crafts and ice cream activities for kids?!
I like to take everything to the next level by scheduling at least 1 activity a day for a week to really bring the theme home.
Here are some awesome ice cream preschool activities for you to try for some ice cream fun!
Ice cream themed activities for kids
Cool off in the hot weather with these fun ice cream themed activities for kids!
Dip balloons into paint and use them to create the perfect ice cream scoop painting!
These free printable Ice Cream Coloring Sheets are such a fun activity for your kids to do this Summer!
Super easy edible play dough that looks just like ice cream? Yes please!
Keep the kids entertained with this make your own ice cream party game. You supply the ice cream and mix-ins, the kids supply the creativity!
With ice cream-shaped letters and links, your preschoolers will be working on learning the ABC’s and fine motor skills in one activity.
This free printable Ice Cream Beginning Sounds Activity is a fun way your preschoolers to practice identifying initial sounds!
Use pom poms and craft supplies to set up a faux ice cream shop and play pretend!
Have you tried making friendship ice cream? It’s a fun way to practice sharing and turn taking.
Here is a fun and easy ice cream craft for kids. Easy and fun using homemade items for a simple kids craft.
Save your old toilet paper tubes and turn them into play popsicles!
Ice cream dough is the perfect sensory play activity for kids of all ages. This easy-to-make play dough recipe only requires two simple ingredients and no cooking!
Match up real-life objects to the 2D shapes on the ice cream cones in this fun preschool math center!
You can combine big pom pom balls with real ice cream cones for this pretend play.
Find out who has the biggest ice cream and practice non-standard length measurement with this fun printable activity!
Here is an easy way to make your own peppermint ice cream in a bag! This is such a fun project to use up leftover candy canes. All you need is a few wholesome ingredients, and your homemade peppermint ice cream will be ready to enjoy!
Fun Ice Cream Upper and Lower Case Letters Matching Game [Free Printable]
Your preschooler will have so much fun learning the alphabet with this ice cream upper and lower case letters matching game. Simply download the free printable, cut out the cones and scoops of ice cream, and match the letters together!
Kids love tearing paper! Glue torn paper onto this ice cream template for a fun and easy paper craft.
Ready to get messy? Get out the sponge paints and paint yourself some ice cream cones!
Kids will love making - and playing with - these catch the ice cream in a cup games!
These cute paper bookmarks are a fun craft, shaped just like an ice cream cone!
What’s your favorite ice cream themed activity for kids?
Thanks for reading!
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