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Paper Ice Cream Cones
Children make colourful paper ice cream cones with scoops and toppings.
How to run it
- Cut cone shapes and scoop circles from card ahead of time.
- Let children glue cones and scoops together.
- Decorate with sprinkles of paper, pom-poms or markers.
- Display them as a pretend ice cream shop.
You will need
- coloured card
- PVA glue
- scissors
- markers
- pom-poms
Make it easier or harderPre-cut pieces for younger children; older children can design their own flavours and toppings.
SafetySupervise pom-poms with younger children as they are a choking hazard.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 4Children develop fine motor skills while making creative choices.
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