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Discover the Joy of Ice Cream Sensory Play: Free Printable Kits and Activities
Summer is the perfect time to dive into some delightful ice cream-themed sensory play! Our free printable ice cream sensory play kit and dramatic play setup are designed to spark imagination and enhance fine motor skills. Today, we'll explore three exciting sensory activities that will bring hours of fun to your little ones.
Ice Cream Sensory Bin with Play-Doh Parlor
Our first sensory bin centers around the classic fun of Play-Doh. Create a vibrant and interactive ice cream parlor with colorful Play-Doh from The Dough Parlour and the most adorable ice cream cones from TC Play to complete your set. Add to the sensory experience with matching resin fruit pieces from Busy Littles. This combination not only encourages creativity but also helps children develop their tactile and fine motor skills.
Materials Needed:
Play-Doh in various colors from The Dough Parlour
Resin fruit pieces from Busy Littles
Ice cream cones from TC Play
Activity Instructions:
Set up a bin with different colors/scents of Play-Doh. Use the flavor labels from the decor kit to label each flavor.
Provide the resin fruit pieces and ice cream cones.
Let your child create their own ice cream treats, mixing and matching the fruit pieces to decorate their Play-Doh scoops.
Ice Cream Sensory Bottle with Acrylics and Rainbow Sprinkles
Next, let's fill a sensory bottle with enchanting ice cream-themed materials. Using ice cream acrylics from Goodnight Fox and resin rainbow sprinkles, this activity creates a mesmerizing and calming sensory experience.
Materials Needed:
Clear plastic bottle or the amazing GloPals Sensory Bottle
Ice cream acrylics from GoodnightFox.com
Resin rainbow sprinkles
Activity Instructions:
Start with a clean, empty plastic bottle or the amazing GloPals Sensory Bottle pictured here! It even lights up!!
Fill the bottle with water the ice cream acrylics.
Add resin rainbow sprinkles to create a colorful and soothing sensory bottle.
Secure the lid and let your child shake and explore the visual and auditory effects.
Ice Cream Scoops and Stacking Cards
Finally, we introduce a fun matching and stacking game using acrylic ice cream scoops and matching ice cream stacking cards from Goodnight Fox. This activity enhances cognitive skills, hand-eye coordination, and provides endless imaginative play.
Materials Needed:
Acrylic ice cream scoops from GoodnightFox
Ice cream stacking cards from GoodnightFox
Activity Instructions:
Lay out the ice cream stacking cards.
Provide the acrylic ice cream scoops.
Encourage your child to match the scoops to the cards and stack them according to the patterns.
Ice cream sensory play offers a wonderful opportunity for children to explore textures, colors, and imaginative scenarios. With our free printable kits and the detailed activities above, your little ones are sure to have a blast while developing essential skills. Dive into these ice cream-themed adventures and watch their creativity soar!
Ice Cream Play Vocabulary List
1. Scoop
2. Cone
3. Sprinkle
4. Topping
5. Parlor
6. Flavor
7. Creamy
8. Sweet
9. Treat
10. Dessert
11. Frozen
12. Texture
13. Melt
14. Mix
15. Serve
16. Colorful
17. Layer
18. Stack
19. Play-Doh
20. Resin
21. Acrylic
22. Sensory
23. Match
24. Create
25. Imagine
Explore the magic of sensory play and let your child's imagination run wild with these ice cream-themed activities. Don't forget to download our free printable kits for even more fun!
By incorporating these sensory activities into your playtime, you'll provide endless entertainment and developmental benefits for your children. Happy playing!
