30-minute activity | For All Ages | Creativity
Looking for a sweet summer craft that never melts? These Pom-Pom Ice Pops are the perfect pretend treat! Bright, colorful, and fun to make, this hands-on activity encourages creativity and is perfect for kids of all ages.
What You’ll Need:
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Cardstock
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Craft sticks
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Pom-poms (in assorted colors)
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Double-sided tape
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Scissors
Instructions:
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Create the Ice Pop Shape
Start by helping your child cut a simple ice-pop shape out of cardstock. You can make it rounded at the top for a classic look or try fun shapes like hearts or stars! -
Add the Stick
Tape a craft stick to the bottom of the cardstock shape to create the handle of your “ice pop.” -
Get Sticky with It
Cover the front of the cardstock shape with double-sided tape. -
Decorate with Pom-Poms
Now the fun part—let your child press colorful pom-poms onto the sticky surface. Mix and match colors to make it look like a rainbow pop, a striped fruit bar, or even a sprinkle-covered treat!
Play & Display
Once finished, your child can use their pom-pom pops for pretend play or display them as summer-themed decorations.
Tip: Make a bunch and create your own “ice pop stand” for imaginative play!
This easy craft is a cool way to keep little hands busy and minds creative—no freezer required!
This great craft idea is adapted from Highlights. See the original project at Highlights.com, https://parents.highlights.com/how-to-make-pom-pom-ice-pops