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Ice Cream Handprint Craft For Kids [Free Template]

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

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!

hands holding ice cream handprint craft template

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.

hand drawing lines on waffle cone of ice cream craft

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.

hand gluing chocolate drizzle to top of handprint ice cream craft

Now, help your child glue the eyes to the middle of the palm, one on each side.

hand gluing eye to handprint ice cream craft

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.

hand gluing cherry to handprint ice cream craft

Finally, glue the handprint and fingers down onto the top of the cone.

hand gluing ice cream to handprint ice cream craft

Isn’t this such a cute handprint craft? It might be our new favorite!

hand holding pink handprint ice cream craft with cream ice cream handprint craft in background

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!

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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.

hand holding cream ice cream handprint craft

Summer Crafts For Kids

Try adding in some of these popular summer ideas:

Mermaid Headband CraftMermaids 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.

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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!

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!

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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!

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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!

Share With Us

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For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

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Ice Cream Handprint Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

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

  1. Download the ice cream template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  2. Take the ice cream cone and use a brown marker to draw horizontal and vertical lines to make it look like a waffle cone.
  3. 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.
  4. Next, glue the eyes to the middle of the palm, one on each side.
  5. Use a black marker to draw a smile just under the eyes.
  6. 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.
  7. Finish by gluing the handprint, fingers down onto the top of the cone.

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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

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