An Ice Cream Shoppe in Preschool!
By Kayla • April 3, 2018
Looking to transition your pretend play area for spring/summer? Consider creating an ice cream stand/shoppe like this one at Sun Hats & Wellie Boots! It's super creative, vibrantly colorful, and sure to be tons of fun!
Supplies You'll Need
- Shallow trays {recycled produce trays or frozen entree trays would work}
- Play dough in assorted colors {and smells! Add cocoa powder to the "chocolate", vanilla extract in the "vanilla", and so on for a complete sensory experience!}
- Measuring spoons/scoops
- Small beads, colored rice, homemade glitter, and other "toppings" of your choice
- Ice cream cones {see the full post for directions on making these from corrugated cardboard} and shallow serving dishes
- Plastic or play spoons
- Aprons
- Order pads
- Cash register
- Play menu/sign {optional}
Consider creating several stations for your kiddos to take turns...
- Making ice cream. Provide small bags of homemade playdough, food coloring, a variety of essences, and glitter {optional}, as well as a stack of serving trays and invite your kiddos to concoct a new ice cream flavor.
- Taking customer orders.
- Scooping ice cream and fulfilling customer orders.
- Ringing up order, accepting money, and making change.
This spring/summer inspired pretend play area is sure to be a fast favorite! For fantastic pictures and ideas, be sure to visit Sun Hats & Wellie Boots!
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Kayla Johnson
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