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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Easy Lacing Cards to Make for Kids

Lacing is a great fine motor activity, and most kids go through a phase where they enjoy working with lacing cards. It helps promote focus and is a great quiet activity for kids to do in the car or to fill time in the classroom. And of course knowing how to lace is the beginning of knowing how to sew, which is great for all kids to learn (more on teaching kids to sew here).

There are lots of ways to make your own lacing cards. This one is just a pin but it’s easy to make lacing cards with any shape a child is into using cardboard and a nail to poke the holes. This could be fun for letter and number recognition or spelling the child’s name. Or try this version from Hey Azka, which uses a hole punch to make bigger holes so you can lace with shoe laces.

You can also just do lacing cards with paper, but it’s a great idea to print them on card stock and/or laminate them to make them sturdier for little hands. Homeschool Share has a set of alphabet lacing cards, which are free with email signup. Deceptively Educational has a set of number lacing cards with numbers 0 to 10.

Picklebums has some basic shape lacing cards, too.

Living Life and Learning has a bunch of cute printable lacing cards, including back to school designs, shoes kids can lace and learn to tie and ocean themed lacing cards. She also has tips for making your own lacing cards.

A Rose Tinted World made their lacing cards with craft foam, which makes them a little more durable than paper and you can cut it more easily than cardboard. They used a die cutting machine but you can also cut shapes by hand.

I also love the cat and mouse cards from Seam Whisperer. They also have some spring themed designs. So cute!

If you want to make lacing cards that are more open ended, check out this tutorial form Pretty Life Girls to make lacing cards that are more like geo boards. Theirs are made with wood but you can also do this with cardboard, craft foam or card stock.

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