Cool Activities
There are so many fun things kids can do with cool treats like ice
cream and soda. Take a look at the list below and try some of these
awesome activities out at home!
Milkshake Madness – Making milkshakes is an easy, fun way to
create personalized treats. You can either have kids make a big batch to
share, or let each child choose his or her own ingredients. Either way,
you will want to start with the most obvious ingredient; milk. You will
need roughly half a cup of milk per child. Whole, part-skim, fat free,
soy, or almond milk all work for this activity. Then, you need to choose
your ice cream flavor. Any flavor will work, or you can combine a few
favorites. For each shake you want to make, you will need another half
cup of ice cream. You can also use frozen yogurt to make your treat.
Finally, decide if you want to add any extras. Great additions include
fruit, chocolate, caramel syrup, or peanut butter. Then, the last step
is to toss it all in the blender and mix it up.
Depending on how old a child is, he or she can do most of the
milkshake making process by themselves. An adult will probably want to
be on hand to help measure ingredients and prevent spilling. Supervisors
may also be needed for operating the blender. While kids of any age can
enjoy pushing the buttons and watching the shake mix, younger children
may not make sure the lid is firmly in place. Without a secure blender
top, a mess is sure to occur.
Make Your Own Soda – Kids can have tons of fun making their
own flavors of soda. The process is really simple and requires minimal
help from adults. To start, you will want to get some plain club soda.
You will also need a way to create yummy flavors. The easiest option is
to get some basic flavor syrups at your local grocery market or drink
store. You can also find specialty flavors of syrup online or at coffee
shops. To make a custom soda, simply mix a little syrup with club soda.
You can also add fresh fruit or fruit juice for an added twist. Let kids
experiment with flavors, or use a favorite mixture for your child’s next
party.
Ice Cream Clowns – Looking for a fun activity for a child’s
party or a dull summer afternoon? Instead of making traditional ice
cream sundaes, try this instead. Let kids make their ice cream into a
clown by turning an ice cream cone upside down. First, place a single
big scoop of your child’s favorite ice cream into a small bowl. Then,
add small sugar cone to make a clown hat. The rest of the clown’s
appearance can be customized by the child. You can use candies, like
m&ms or skittles, for the eyes and nose. Licorice makes a great mouth or
funny hair. You can also stick a cherry on the tip of the cone hat and
decorate the cone itself with syrups for some added flair.
Ice Cream Cookie Bugs – These yummy bugs are tons of fun to
make and eat. The critters are actually homemade ice cream sandwiches
with legs, eyes, and other fun features. To start, you will need two
medium to large sized cookies and any flavor of semi-soft ice cream. You
will also want several decorating options available. Licorice or
pretzels are good choices for legs. Chocolate syrup is great for adding
stripes, and chocolate chips make great spots. You can also use colored
icing for the cookies to make a red ladybug or yellow bumble bee. Let
kids be creative as they decorate one of the cookies to be the “top” of
their bug. The, with some adult assistance, let kids put a scoop of ice
cream between their two cookies to make a sandwich. Next, add some legs,
eyes, and any other fun features. When you are all finished, eat and
enjoy! |
