Fun & Easy Ice Cream Craft for Kids
My daughter Lily absolutely loves ice cream. And not just the kind you eat—if she spots anything remotely shaped like an ice cream cone, she’s pointing and shouting, “ICE! ICE!” with pure excitement. So, I knew this craft would be a hit.
It’s a simple and fun ice cream craft where kids can mix and match their own ice cream cones, decorate them with toppings, and get creative, no melting, no sticky fingers!
The best part? It works for kids of all ages, whether they love to cut and paste or enjoy imaginative play. Plus, there are different ways to do this craft, making it as reusable (or as messy) as you want.
Why This is a Great Activity for Kids
Beyond just being a fun craft, this activity has a few extra benefits:
⭐ Encourages creativity – Kids can experiment with different colors, toppings, and designs.
⭐ Mess-free & simple – No paint, no glue spills—just easy cut-and-paste fun.
⭐ Helps with fine motor skills – Cutting and arranging the pieces is great for little hands.
⭐ Flexible for different ages – Younger kids can have fun building their own ice creams, while older kids can practice scissor skills and gluing them together into cute, creative designs.
It’s an easy way to keep kids entertained while also sneaking in a bit of learning.
Ways to Use This Craft
One of the nice things about this activity is that it can be as simple or as interactive as you’d like. Here are a few different ways to use it:
Classic cut-and-paste craft – Kids can arrange their ice cream pieces on paper and glue them down to create their own designs.
Reusable playset – Print on thicker paper (or glue onto cardboard), cut out the pieces, and let kids build different ice cream combinations over and over again.
Laminate for durability – If you want this to last a bit longer, laminating the pieces can turn it into a mix-and-match activity that kids can play with repeatedly.
Pretend play menu – Kids can “take orders” and create fun ice cream combos like a little ice cream shop!
It’s a simple ice cream craft, but with a few tweaks, it can turn into an activity that kids will want to come back to.
What You’ll Need
This craft doesn’t require much—just a few simple supplies:
✔️ Paper – I used photo paper, and the colors turned out really vibrant!
✔️ Scissors – For younger kids, safety scissors work best.
✔️ Glue (optional) – If they want to make permanent ice cream designs.
✔️ Extra paper (optional) – If they want to glue their creations onto a background.
How to Make This Ice Cream Craft
- Download the printable – You’ll find it below (just sign up, and it’ll be sent straight to your inbox).
- Print the pieces – For best results, use photo paper or cardstock.
- Cut out the scoops, cones, and toppings – Let kids pick their favorites.
- Start creating! – Stack, glue, mix and match, or keep them loose for reusable play.
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This craft has been a fun one at our house—Lily loved picking out her ice cream scoops, and I liked that it kept her busy without any mess. If you give it a try, I’d love to hear how your kids liked it!
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