Who doesn’t love ice cream? Ice cream is such fun way to incorporate into a lesson. This ice cream in a bag lesson plan for preschool is great for a preschool classroom, homeschool preschool, or for a parent wanting an extra activity to do with their child.
About this ice cream activity
Ice cream in a bag is such a fun science experiment for preschoolers. This activity includes both an activity and free shape tracing printable for a good combination of learning, experimenting, and ice cream.
What is needed to make ice cream in a bag?
To make ice cream in a bag, you will need:
- Heavy cream (you can also use canned coconut milk)
- A quart sized zip lock bag
- A heavy duty freezer gallon zip lock bag
- Ice
- Kosher salt
- Vanilla extract
- Oven mitts (to keep hands warm while shaking the ice cream)
- Crayons (for the printable, not for the ice cream)
How to make the ice cream in a bag
Ice Cream in a Bag
No ice cream maker is needed to make delicious homemade ice cream. This is not only a delicious treat but a really fun activity for kids.
Equipment
- Large gallon size ziplock bag
- Quart size ziplock bag
- Oven mitts (to keep hands warm)
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups ice
- ⅓ cup kosher salt
Toppings (optional)
- fresh fruit
- sprinkles
- chocolate syrup
- caramel syrup
Instructions
- In the smaller bag, add the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla.
- Seal the bag and remove as much excess air as possible.
- In the larger bag, add the kosher salt and ice.
- Using oven mitts (to keep your hands warm) shake the bag for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the bag and serve with optional toppings if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal
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How to download the tracing printable
To download and print this free printable simply click the black download button below. It will download as a PDF file for you to print. This printable is for personal and single classroom use only. No commercial reproduction is allowed.
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Holly
I absolutely love this! I had no idea you could easily make homemade ice cream in a bag. We will absolutely be doing this in my house on the next super hot day. Thanks for sharing!! 🍦
Marie
Great recipe! What an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!
Kelly
Oh how fun! I’m looking for activities to do with my daughter and I think she’ll love this one! 🙂
Patricia Chamberlain
My daughter would love this activity! We are going to have to try it soon.