Sweet Ideas for National Ice Cream Day 🍨

National Ice Cream Day is a fun way to bring creativity, pretend play, and hands-on learning into the classroom. Child care programs can celebrate with safe, age-appropriate activities like ice cream-themed art, sensory play, counting games, dramatic play, and simple discussions about favorite flavors.

Use these ideas to create a sweet classroom celebration that keeps children engaged, learning, and having fun.

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Want to attend the Many Colors, One Canvas: MD ECE Conference for free? Enter our Conference Registration Giveaway from July 1–24 for a chance to win a free conference registration.

To enter, complete the form and tell us your favorite art activity to do with young children. Entries will be shared for voting, and the winner will be announced on July 29.

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