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Ice Cream Summer
A nostalgic celebration of summertime adventures, family memories, and everyone's favorite frozen treat. Beautiful illustrations and warm storytelling make this a perfect read before enjoying a scoop together.
National Ice Cream Day
Third Sunday in July
Celebrate one of summer's sweetest traditions!
Scoop up some fun!
π Quick Factsπ
July 19π Celebrated Worldwide
π¨ Proclaimed in 1984
Why We Celebrate
National Ice Cream Day celebrates a summertime favorite enjoyed in countless flavors around the world. It's the perfect day to slow down, enjoy a sweet treat, and inspire some deliciously descriptive writing.
Did You Know?
Vanilla is the world's most popular ice cream flavor. Did you know vanilla comes from the seed pods of a tropical orchid?
Today's Writing Skills
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Write
Describe the perfect summer ice cream using all five senses.
Need ideas?
Think about more than just the taste. What color is your ice cream? How does it smell? Is it smooth, crunchy, cold, dripping, or melting? Can you hear the crunch of a waffle cone or the laughter of friends on a hot summer day?
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Family Fun
π¨ Blind Ice Cream Challenge
Set up a blindfolded ice cream taste test using several different flavors. Using only taste and smell, see if everyone can correctly guess each flavor before revealing the answers!
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