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Sample E-mail Invitation for Ice Cream MATH Playdate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019d love to have you over for a playdate all about ICE CREAM this {day of the week} at {time}! We will be reading books, playing games, crafting and eating ice cream. Please bring a healthy ice cream topping to share. I\u2019ll provide the rest.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Just one more<\/a> \u201cmay\u201d be more about life than math, but it does make for a great tie into to the number cone activity. Just one more than 1 is 2. Just one more than 2 is 3. In the highly kid-relatable story, Ruby wants just one more of everything: bedtime kisses, one more minute of playtime, one more scoop of ice cream\u2026 Read more about the book here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Sunday Scoop<\/a> is a great book for getting kids thinking about different combinations of numbers that make 6 (Addition!) It may be a little advanced for some young learners, but I like to keep their brains challenged! Read more about the book here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ice Cream: The Full Scoop<\/a> is a non-fiction story that brings some additional math concepts to the table such as measurements and dates in history. Although more science, I like to pull a few favorite pages from this book to share with kids during an ice cream math playdate to talk about numbers. Oftentimes, longer books like these are better read in small groups. I\u2019ve found little ones get much wigglier with their friends are over! Read more about the book here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Click for directions how to make an end of the year ice cream sundae keepsake<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n We like to read a story and sing a song about ice cream when all the kids arrive. This helps build vocabulary and gets children thinking about all the vocabulary; freezing<\/u>, creamy<\/u>, and calcium<\/u> are rich words to weave into your play and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then demonstrate how to make an Ice Cream Number Cone<\/p>\n\n\n\n Set out an ice cream set in your pretend kitchen area for children to play with when they are done crafting and playing games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fake money and a cash register may encourage kids to set up their very own ice cream shop (bringing a little more math and learning into your already fabulous ice cream math playdate!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Head to the driveway to play on your ice cream themed hopscotch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can even make your own ice cream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Have a toddler? You may want to set up for this Ice Cream playdate with play dough!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Add a little more fun by making this Ice Cream Cone Necklace Craft<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also use our list of the best ice cream books for kids<\/a> available here: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials Needed for Ice Cream MATH Playdate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Before the Ice Cream MATH Playdate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Read an Ice Cream Story<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Make an Ice Cream Number Cone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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PLAY Ice Cream Shop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Play Ice Cream Hopscotch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Enjoy your Ice Cream Treat <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Even MORE Ice Cream Play and Learning Activities from the Early Childhood Education Team:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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