An Ice Cream Shoppe in Preschool!

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...

1. 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.
2. Taking customer orders.
3. Scooping ice cream and fulfilling customer orders.
4. 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!