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    Home » Theme Based Learning Activities

    Published: Jun 18, 2019 · Modified: May 28, 2023 by Fynn · All activities should be supervised by an adult. This post may contain affiliate links.

    12+ Cute Ice Cream Learning Activities to Delight Every Child

    Inside: The best collection of Ice Cream Activities for Preschoolers

    Nothing brings more joy than an ice cream treat on a hot summer afternoon. 

    Maybe except this one.

    A whole shelf of cute and fun ice cream theme learning activities!

    My children’s faces literally lit up when they saw this ice cream theme shelf. 

    Ice Cream Theme Activities and shelf for children

    Excited to check out what fun activities we have on this ice cream theme shelf?

    RELATED: Popular questions about how our theme shelf works answered.

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    • Ice Cream Activities for Preschoolers (3 to 6yo)
    • More ice-cream themed activities for children

    Ice Cream Activities for Preschoolers (3 to 6yo)

    • Clothespins Ice Cream Pattern Matching (numeracy, fine motor skills)
    Ice cream pattern matching activity
    • Dot Paint Ice Cream Color Matching (numeracy)
    Dot Paint Marker Ice Cream
    Making an ice cream and doing color matching with dot paint markers
    • Bottle Caps Ice Cream Color Matching (numeracy)
    Color matching with bottle caps
    • Bottle Caps Ice Cream Counting (numeracy)
    Counting with bottle caps
    • Play Dough Ice Cream Count and Smash (numeracy) inspired by @michele_dillon
    Counting and Smashing play dough ice cream scoops
    Counting scoops of play dough ice cream
    Smashing playdough ice cream
    Smashing the play dough ice cream
    • Ice cream scoops counting on contact paper (numeracy)
    counting ice cream scoops on contact paper
    • Explore basic pattern with dot paint (numeracy)
    Using dot paint as ice cream scoops to explore patterns
    • Color matching with Pom Pom Ice Cream Sensory Bag (numeracy, fine motor skills)
    Pom Pom Ice Cream Sensory Bag

    Related: Three fun ways to learn with this pompom sensory bag!

    • Ice Cream Dot Stickers Names (language, fine motor skills)
    Ice Cream Dot Stickers Name Activity
    • Bottle Caps Ice Cream Letter Matching (language)
    • Paper Plate Ice Cream Craft (arts and creative expression)
    Paper Plate Ice Cream Craft for kids
    Fun ice cream theme art

    More ice-cream themed activities for children

    We are also loving these ice cream activities:

    • Ice Cream Sensory Bin by Fantastic Fun and Learning
    • Ice Cream Cones Pattern Printing by @michele_dillon
    • Ice Cream Scoop Counting with Dot Stickers by CHALK Academy
    • Ice Cream Fine Motor Play by Best Toys 4 Toddlers
    • Ice Cream in a Bag by Your Home Based Mom

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    Pin this cutest ice cream shelf for later!

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