WPDS - Farm to Cone
Farm to Cone – A Sweet Summer Learning Adventure
Discover where every delicious scoop begins with Farm to Cone, a beautifully illustrated nature-based preschool and kindergarten curriculum from Wildwood Park Discovery School. This engaging printable unit takes children on a hands-on journey from family farms to homemade ice cream while exploring agriculture, food science, nutrition, pollinators, plants, kindness, and gratitude.
Children will learn how fresh milk, berries, orchard fruits, herbs, edible flowers, honey, and hardworking farmers all work together to create one of summer's favorite treats. Along the way, they'll discover where food comes from, explore nature's role in farming, and develop an appreciation for the people and ecosystems that make every scoop possible.
Designed for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, homeschool, Montessori, Waldorf-inspired classrooms, Charlotte Mason learning, nature schools, and family enrichment, this curriculum blends science, literacy, social-emotional learning, art, and outdoor exploration into one cohesive learning experience.
Inside you'll find:
Farm to Cone introduction and keepsake cover
Dairy and plant-based milk exploration
Pollinators, bees, wildflowers, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers
The history of ice cream and frozen desserts
Ice cream traditions from around the world
Five methods for making homemade ice cream
Homemade sorbet, waffle cone, and waffle bowl recipes
Farm equipment and agriculture facts
Empathy story focused on kindness and sharing
Family adventure and outdoor activities
Coloring, counting, observation, drawing, and discovery pages
Beautiful watercolor botanical illustrations throughout
Children will practice:
Early science and STEM
Nature study
Agriculture and food origins
Nutrition awareness
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary development
Counting and early math
Fine motor skills
Critical thinking
Creativity
Social-emotional learning
Gratitude and empathy
Featuring a timeless storybook-inspired cottagecore aesthetic, every page combines vintage botanical artwork, watercolor farm scenes, and calming earth tones to create a peaceful, engaging learning experience.
Perfect for summer learning, farm themes, agriculture units, food science studies, homeschool enrichment, preschool classrooms, kindergarten activities, and family learning, this curriculum encourages children to ask questions, explore nature, and understand that every scoop of ice cream begins with sunshine, healthy soil, caring farmers, buzzing pollinators, and grateful hearts.
Learning Naturally. Growing Together.
