Yay, for summer! The kids are out of school and looking for things to do.
If you’re like us, you’re always on the lookout for fun activities that will help fill up some of that free time. And what says summer better than a big scoop of ice cream?
This easy ice cream handprint craft is the perfect activity for a hot day, and it also makes a great keepsake. All you need is some construction paper, scissors, glue, and our free template.
Download it and make it with your kids during the warmer season! Also, be sure to check out all of our summer crafts for more fun ideas.
Handprint Ice Cream Cone Craft
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Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
- Ice cream template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)
Directions
Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this idea to life!
First, encourage your child to take the ice cream cone and use a brown marker to draw horizontal and vertical lines to make it look like a waffle cone.
Next, trace your child’s hand onto a piece of colored paper and cut it out. Position the handprint with the fingers down, then glue the chocolate syrup to the base of the hand.
Now, help your child glue the eyes to the middle of the palm, one on each side.
Use a black marker to draw a smile just under the eyes. Glue the cherry to the top and middle of the hand. Optionally: Cut a small sliver of brown or black paper and glue it to the back of the cherry to look like the stem.
Finally, glue the handprint and fingers down onto the top of the cone.
Isn’t this such a cute handprint craft? It might be our new favorite!
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More Summer Ideas
Summer is the perfect time to explore, learn new things, and have fun! And what better way to do all of those things than with a summer-themed unit study?
Unit studies are a great way to engage kids in learning, and there are so many different ways to make them tailored to your child’s interests. Read on below for our favorite ideas and you’ll be ready in a snap!
Summer Books For Kids
How To Catch A Mermaid is the summer version of the classic “How To Catch” series! It’s perfect for mermaid fans and summer lovers alike!
Gorilla Loves Vanilla is all about, you guessed it – ice cream! This silly book will have kids laughing and asking for you to read it again and again.
Goodnight Pirate is a fun bedtime book to read to kids all summer long! They’ll love the illustrations, story, and rhyming words.
Summer Crafts For Kids
Try adding in some of these popular summer ideas:
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Mermaid Headband Craft – Mermaids have always been a source of fascination, and now kids can bring them to life with this easy paper mermaid. All you need is some construction paper, scissors, and glue, and your little one will be ready to make a splash.
Paper Plate Crab Craft – This cute and bright crab is the perfect summertime activity! Kids will have so much fun painting, cutting, and gluing their very own crab. It’s a great way to keep little ones entertained on a summer day.
Handprint Campfire Craft – One of the best things about summer is being able to sit around a campfire and have fun. If you can’t make it out to the campsite, though, don’t worry! You can still enjoy the nostalgia of camping with this fun project!
Flamingo Paper Bag Puppet Craft – Kids of all ages will love making this adorable flamingo puppet from a paper bag. They can put on a show for friends and family or just use it to play pretend on their own! It’s a simple idea that’s perfect for younger kids!
Fun Ice Cream Books For Preschoolers
Summer Activities
Summer is a great time for kids to learn and have fun! These summer do a dot printables are a great way for kids to work on fine motor skills, letter recognition, patterns, and counting.
They are also no prep, so all you need to do is print and go! These printables are perfect for summertime learning!
Kids love sharks! And what’s not to love? They’re big, they’re powerful, and they’re fascinating creatures. So it’s no surprise that these shark color by number printables are a hit with kids. Not only are they fun to color, but they also allow kids to practice holding crayons properly and develop number recognition skills.
These pirate coloring pages for kids are the perfect way for young children to unwind and get creative during the summer. They have everything from a fierce pirate ship to the cutest pirates you’ll ever see! Download the digital files for a no-prep, sea-worthy coloring adventure!
Looking for a fun outdoor activity to keep your kids active this summer? These summer I spy printables are a great starting point!
Have your kiddos complete each page, then move outside and see if you can find the items in real life. They’ll have a blast searching for different things associated with summer!
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Ice Cream Handprint Craft For Kids
What says summer better than a big scoop of ice cream? This easy handprint craft is the perfect activity for a hot day, and it also makes a great keepsake.
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
- Ice cream template
Instructions
- Download the ice cream template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Take the ice cream cone and use a brown marker to draw horizontal and vertical lines to make it look like a waffle cone.
- Trace your child's hand onto a piece of colored paper and cut it out. Position the handprint with the fingers down, then glue the chocolate syrup to the base of the hand.
- Next, glue the eyes to the middle of the palm, one on each side.
- Use a black marker to draw a smile just under the eyes.
- Glue the cherry to the top and middle of the hand. Optionally: Cut a small sliver of brown or black paper and glue it to the back of the cherry to look like the stem.
- Finish by gluing the handprint, fingers down onto the top of the cone.
Handprint Ice Cream Craft Template
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Natasha
Friday 28th of June 2024
Love it
Sam
Friday 28th of June 2024
Thanks!
Debra
Wednesday 26th of June 2024
Love your stuff
Sam
Wednesday 26th of June 2024
Thanks so much, Debra! 🙏
Christina
Sunday 9th of June 2024
Love It!
Sam
Monday 10th of June 2024
Thanks! I hope you can try it out!
jen
Thursday 23rd of May 2024
so cute!
Sam
Monday 27th of May 2024
Thanks, Jen!
Zeth
Sunday 12th of May 2024
Wow. Can I request a copy of Template. Thank you.
Sam
Monday 13th of May 2024
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.