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🍦 Scoop Up the Fun This National Ice Cream Day! 🍦

National Ice Cream Day is almost here! On Sunday, July 19, we're celebrating one of summer's sweetest traditions with fun classroom activities, creative learning opportunities, and cool professional development resources.

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The giveaway is open now through July 6, 2026. The winner will be announced on July 7, 2026 on our social channels.

🍦 Cool Classroom Activities 🍦

🍧 Ice Cream Cone Name Match

Children match the letters in their names to colorful ice cream scoops while practicing letter recognition and fine motor skills.

🎨 Puffy Paint Ice Cream Art

Create colorful "ice cream" using shaving cream and glue for a sensory-rich art project that encourages creativity.

🔢 Counting Scoops Math Game

Practice counting, sorting, colors, and one-to-one correspondence with printable ice cream scoop activities.

🍦 Sweet Summer Savings 🍦

🌞 Summer Resources for Educators 🌞

🍉 Healthy Frozen Snack Ideas

Discover simple, child-friendly frozen treats perfect for hot summer days.

🧊 Ice Cream Dramatic Play Printables

Printable menus, order forms, play money, and signs to transform your dramatic play center into an ice cream shop.

📖 Summer Lesson Plans

Weekly lesson plans featuring ice cream, sunshine, and outdoor exploration.

🍧 In the Know 🍧

🌎 Recursos en Español 🌎

🍦 Actividades del Día Nacional del Helado

Ideas sencillas para celebrar con los niños mientras desarrollan habilidades de lenguaje, matemáticas y creatividad.

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Article of the Week:

How can New York child care providers safely celebrate National Ice Cream Day with fun activities?

National Ice Cream Day is a bright, simple way to bring joy and learning into your #childcare day. This guide helps New York providers plan a safe, inclusive celebration that teaches skills and keeps families happy. You’ll find easy stations, safety steps, and ways ChildCareEd can support your planning. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency.

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🚀 Keep Learning All Summer Long! 🚀

Explore our growing library of online training, live classes, classroom resources, and professional development designed to help educators succeed all year.