1 Sundae times
Adult-led
Set up a role-play ice-cream van outside. This activity can be planned separately or as part of a focus on the beach.
Planned learning intentions
To observe and comment on changes that take place when materials are mixed To use their imagination in role play and to use one object to represent another
Adult:child ratio 1:4
Resources
Large cardboard box, table, ice-cream and sundae menus, dry sand, jugs, water, beads, wooden sticks, buttons, sequins, glitter shakers, long-handled spoons, ice-cream scoops, squeezy bottles (such as recycled washing-up liquid bottles), empty (and washed) ice-cream cartons, plastic sundae dishes, cardboard or plastic cones, paper serviettes, aprons, cash till, order pads and pens.
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