Free Printable Ice-creams – Origami You Can’t Fail

October 3, 2015 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

How amazing do these look? My daughter is absolutely obsessed with origami at the moment, and it’s become quite the craze in her classroom. It’s funny how origami has become the new loom bands—less messy but still with that same “fail” ratio that loom banding had. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a growl of frustration when one of her origami creations doesn’t quite turn out the way she imagined. But that’s the beauty of these crafts, isn’t it? There’s always room for improvement, and each fold brings you closer to success.

I absolutely love the idea of these ready-to-go printables for pretend play. They’re not only super cute but also incredibly easy to assemble, making them the perfect choice for kids who enjoy crafting without the stress of complicated instructions. These free ice cream printables are perfect for sparking imaginative play, and the folding instructions are so simple to follow, even for younger kids or those new to origami.

What makes these printables even better is how realistic they look! They’re almost good enough to eat, and I can totally see them being a huge hit for playtime. Whether your child is using them for a pretend ice cream parlor setup or just adding them to their collection of handmade origami treats, these printable creations add so much fun and creativity to the mix. It’s a great way to merge crafting with pretend play, allowing kids to not only perfect their folding skills but also engage in storytelling and imaginative scenarios.

The best part? You don’t have to worry about messy supplies or a ton of setup—just print, fold, and play. It’s the perfect way to keep kids entertained for hours while learning a valuable new skill, and as a parent, it’s an absolute win. Grab the free ice cream printable today and watch your kids’ faces light up as they create their very own delicious-looking, foldable ice cream treats!

Free Ice -cream printable pretend play food.

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Celebrating Mexican Independence Day

Lots of Americans seem to think that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day, but that holiday actually falls on Sept. 16.

May 5 is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexicans defeated the French in 1862. Independence Day marks the beginning of their fight for independence from Spain in 1810. That was the day of what’s known as El Grito de Dolores, or the cry of Dolores, for when the Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bells at his church in Dolores and declared that Mexico should be free from Spanish rule.

They would fight for their freedom until 1821 when they finally gained independence.

Fabulous Classroom has a little of the history and ideas for celebrating the holiday for all age groups. There’s also a link to a good video in that post about the real story of Mexican Independence Day.

Twinkl also has a good tops about the history and different activities, discussion ideas, crafts and foods that can be incorporated into lessons at school or used at home.

I also found a few pins that no longer link to a website but include good information on Mexican Independence Day, including some questions for students to answer based on the reading. You can find more printables and questions for kids from TX Homeschool Mama on Etsy (also available in Spanish).

You can find a lot more paid resources about Mexican Independence Day at Teachers Pay Teachers.

Mexican flag crafts are a fun option for celebrating Mexican Independence Day (though the current iteration of their flag has only been in use since 1968). Kids Activities Blog has a free Mexican flag printable and a few different ideas for decorating it including dot markers and torn tissue paper.

You can also find some great Mexican crafts at Red Ted Art. The post includes all sorts of Mexican inspired projects including Day of the Dead crafts, Frida Kahlo pinatas and upcycled musical instruments. I love the giant paper flowers they shared from Honestly WTF.

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