Ice Cream Day / Paper Cone Craft
Paper Cone Craft
Children make paper ice cream cones with layered scoops and decorate them as their own invented flavours.
How to run it
- Roll a cone from brown paper and tape it closed.
- Scrunch tissue paper into scoops.
- Glue scoops into the cone.
- Name the flavour and display it in an ice cream shop.
You will need
- brown paper
- tissue paper
- tape
- PVA glue
- markers
Make it easier or harderPre-roll cones for younger children; older children can make a 3D stand.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 4Children build fine motor skills and express their creativity.
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