Sweet Summertime Memories: A Call for Ice Cream Stories
The sun is shining, the days are long, and the summer heat is definitely here! What better way to beat the heat and spark some creativity than by indulging in the frosty delight of ice cream? This summer, I invite you to churn out some sweet memories and enticing requests, all centered around this beloved cool-weather dessert..
Choose one , or do all three...it's your choice...
To inspire summer writing about cool weather desserts, especially ice cream, I have outlined three creative prompts The first option encourages you to share a personal memory about ice cream, bringing to life a cherished experience. Following this, the second option challenges you to write a persuasive request for an ice cream outing, providing two to three logical or fun reasons for giving into a craving for ice cream. Finally, the third option, invites the writer to use their imagination and come up with the recipe for the perfect summer’s day treat!
Choose one , or do all three...it's your choice...
Before you write, I encourage you to read over the prompts. - but ...
First - Let's Draw!
Get your drawing paper ready. Have a pencil and some colorful makers or crayons nearby.
The following video is a quick tutorial on how to draw an ice cream cone. Actually there will be two types of ice cream cones you can draw: "two scoops" and a "soft-serve cone."
Music while coloring (optional):
I Love Rocky Road by "Weird Al" Yankovic
Louis Prima - Banana Split for My Baby
The Prompts
Option 1 - Write a story.
Your Ice Cream Memory 🤔
Let's start with a trip down memory lane. Think back to a time when ice cream brought a smile to your face. Was it a childhood treat after a long day of playing outside? A special occasion celebrated with a scoop (or two)? Perhaps a comforting pick-me-up on a challenging day? Share a vivid memory of having ice cream. What was the setting? Who were you with? What emotions did it evoke? What type of ice cream did you eat? Let the words flow as you revisit that delightful moment.
Pre-Write:
Who?
Where?
When?
What?
Why?
Actions (Plot):
The Beginning: How did the moment start?
Middle: What happened?
The Ending/Reflection on the event:
EXTRA , EXTRA!
Here's a poem about eating ice cream by Kenn Nesbitt, From the book The Elephant Repairman
My Ice Cream is Melting (Read it here or select the link, which includes an audio file of the poem)
My ice cream is melting
this hot sunny day.
I’m licking it quick but
it’s dribbling away.
My ice cream is melting.
It’s starting to drip
all over my fingers,
my chin, and my lip.
My ice cream is melting.
I can’t make it stop.
It’s hitting the ground with
a splash and a plop.
My ice cream has melted
and turned into ooze.
It was on a cone but
it’s now on my shoes.
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For more funny poems by Kenn Nesbitt, visit www.poetry4kids.com
Option 2 - A Persuasive Paragraph - Make your case!
An Enticing Request for a Treat. 🍦
Now, let's put those persuasive writing skills to the test! Imagine you're craving ice cream and need to convince someone to take you out for a scoop. Craft a polite yet compelling request. Include two to three reasons why this ice cream outing is absolutely essential. Are you celebrating something- what is it? Or is this simply the perfect way to cool down and connect? Nobody wants to eat ice cream alone...Do they? Or what can or have you done to earn this treat? Why should someone take you out for ice cream? Make your case! And remember your "please" and "thank yous"...
Pre-write:
Reason 1 -
Reason 2 -
Reason 3 -
DETAILS! DETAILS! DETAILS!
E-X-P-A-N-D on your reasons!
Option 3 - Use your imagination. Design your favorite treat.
🎈The sky's the limit! 🎈
The Perfect Scoop: Flavor, Toppings, and Style
Every ice cream lover has their preferences. What's your go-to? First, describe your preferred serving style: are you a classic cone person, or do you prefer the practicality of a cup? Than, describe your favorite ice cream flavor or a dreamy flavor combination. Do you love the classics like vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry? Or are you more adventurous with flavors like salted caramel pretzel or lavender honey? Finally, think about your toppings! Are you a minimalist, or do you pile on the hot fudge, marshmallows, sprinkles, and whipped cream? Don’t forget a cherry or two on top! 🍒
Layer 1 - Base
Layer 2 - Ice Cream and mix-ins
Layer 3 - Toppings
EXTRA, EXTRA!
Another poem to read (or listen to!) This one is by Jack Prelutsky. It highlights his imagination and creativity, I'm hoping it will help spark yours! Just imagine how these ice cream flavors TASTE!
😋
I am Ebenezer Bleezer,
I run BLEEZER'S ICE CREAM STORE,
there are flavors in my freezer
you have never seen before,
twenty-eight divine creations
too delicious to resist,
why not do yourself a favor,
try the flavors on my list:
COCOA MOCHA MACARONI
TAPIOCA SMOKED BALONEY
CHECKERBERRY CHEDDAR CHEW
CHICKEN CHERRY HONEYDEW
TUTTI-FRUTTI STEWED TOMATO
TUNA TACO BAKED POTATO
LOBSTER LITCHI LIMA BEAN
MOZZARELLA MANGOSTEEN
ALMOND HAM MERINGUE SALAMI
YAM ANCHOVY PRUNE PASTRAMI
SASSAFRAS SOUVLAKI HASH
SUKIYAKI SUCCOTASH
BUTTER BRICKLE PEPPER PICKLE
POMEGRANATE PUMPERNICKEL
PEACH PIMENTO PIZZA PLUM
PEANUT PUMPKIN BUBBLEGUM
BROCCOLI BANANA BLUSTER
CHOCOLATE CHOP SUEY CLUSTER
AVOCADO BRUSSELS SPROUT
PERIWINKLE SAUERKRAUT
COTTON CANDY CARROT CUSTARD
CAULIFLOWER COLA MUSTARD
ONION DUMPLING DOUBLE DIP
TURNIP TRUFFLE TRIPLE FLIP
GARLIC GUMBO GRAVY GUAVA
LENTIL LEMON LIVER LAVA
ORANGE OLIVE BAGEL BEET
WATERMELON WAFFLE WHEAT
I am Ebenezer Bleezer,
I run BLEEZER'S ICE CREAM STORE,
taste a flavor from my freezer,
you will surely ask for more.
© by owner. provided at no charge for educational purposes
Exploring the World of Frozen Delights
While a simple scoop is often perfection, ice cream is incredibly versatile and forms the base for many other fantastic cool-weather desserts. For those looking to expand their ice cream horizons, consider these delightful creations:
The Classic soda fountain favorites:
Milkshakes: Blended ice cream with milk and flavorings, often topped with whipped cream. Think thick, creamy, and endlessly customizable.
Floats: Scoops of ice cream (often vanilla) floating in a carbonated beverage like root beer, cola, or even sparkling lemonade.
Other specialty ice cream treats to try:
Parfaits: (pronounced: PAR-fay): Layers of creamy ice cream, often alternating with fruit, granola, or cake, all served in a tall glass. They're as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to eat.
Banana Splits: A true classic! Typically featuring a banana sliced lengthwise, topped with scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, then adorned with pineapple, chocolate, and strawberry sauces, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.
Baked Alaska: A showstopper! This old-fashioned dessert features a block of ice cream on a sponge cake base, all encased in a meringue and then briefly baked until the meringue is golden, creating a surprising contrast of hot and cold.
Mochi Ice Cream: Not just a flavor, but a unique form of ice cream. A small scoop of ice cream (often green tea, red bean, or fruit flavors) is wrapped in a thin, soft, chewy layer of mochi (pounded sticky rice cake).
If you are still stuck and needing some inspiration (or information):
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream flavor menu
BIG IDEA: 
Why should writers, take time to draw before writing?
Using Drawing to Reduce Writing Anxiety and Boost Creativity
Doodling and sketching can break through writer’s block, improve focus, and reduce stress. A relaxed mind is often more creative, and drawing can help calm the mind while enhancing writing. In addition, it encourages close observation of details like shapes, textures, and light—skills that translate into richer, more vivid writing. Visualizing a scene also helps writers "show" rather than "tell" by focusing on body language and nonverbal cues. Finally, or visual learners, drawing offers a natural way to organize thoughts and spark ideas.
Have you started writing, yet? What are you waiting for? Grab a pen, or open a document (https://penzu.com/journals) and start typing.
Finished writing? ...
I would love to hear from you, feel free to add your comments in the the comment section about this lesson. Thank you
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