How about making ice cream at home with the kids? It'll be a science experiment with a delicious reward at the end! This no-cook recipe for vanilla ice cream makes about 8 servings and you can easily customize the flavours to your choice.
For each kid you will need:
950 mls small can with a tight fitting lid
3.75 litres lidded can, large enough to hold the small can and some ice
gloves or towel to protect fingers
You will also need:
4 cups cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla essence
1 bag crushed ice
4 cups salt