I is for Ice Cream Handprint Craft (Free Printable)

The I is for ice cream handprint craft was a fun way to keep our letter I activities feeling fresh.

By turning a simple handprint into an ice cream cone, we added just enough creativity to hold my son’s attention without needing a complicated setup.

If you’re working through the alphabet, this printable makes it easy to pair learning with a bit of messy, low-prep fun, perfect for home or classroom use.

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Letter I Handprint Craft

This I is for ice cream handprint activity is an easy, low-prep way to reinforce the letter I while letting kids get creative.

My son always loved the messier projects, and this one delivered, with just enough structure to keep it educational.

To get started, print the letter handprint template (you’ll find it at the bottom of the page).

It works best on cardstock, but regular printer paper is fine if that’s what you’ve got on hand.

How to Use the Template:

1. Let your child pick the handprint color. We usually use Crayola washable paint because it’s thick enough to make a clear print and still easy to clean up. Just brush a thin layer onto their palm.
2. Press the hand onto the page with fingers pointing down and the palm just below the last ice cream scoop.
3. Lift the hand gently to avoid smudging.
4. Let the paint dry fully before coloring in the letter I and the scoops.

Beyond letter recognition, handprint crafts like this also support fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory learning, especially for younger kids who learn best by doing.

Looking for More Ice Cream Fun?

If you’re focusing on the letter I, check out our full list of letter I preschool activities for even more ideas.

For a bit of extra learning, our ice cream math worksheets are a fun way to work on numbers, patterns, and counting with a sweet twist.

You can also pair this craft with a few favorite read-alouds, Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems is always a hit, and Ice Cream Summer by Peter Sís adds a touch of nonfiction in a fun, relatable way.

And for quiet time or independent play, these ice cream coloring pages are a great screen-free option.

Get Your Free Ice Cream Handprint Template Here!

If you want to grab all of the letters of the alphabet in one place, you can purchase them here for a small fee. Or for a massively discounted price grab these handprint alphabet printables along with our new alphabet coloring pages in our 52-page bundle.

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Last Updated on 8 July 2025 by Clare Brown