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First Saturday in Feb • Joy & Fun

Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

Founded in the 1960s by a mother in New York as a way to entertain her children during a boring winter, this day has become a global excuse to break the rules. It's a day for adults to remember what it's like to be a kid and to prioritize joy over nutrition for just one morning. This lesson explores the rule breaker—why do we follow social rules about food? We explore the psychology of the treat.

Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Lesson Visual

Speaking Discussion

  • Why do we have strict rules about what is appropriate to eat in the morning?
  • If you could break one social rule for a day without any judgment, what would it be?
  • Is happiness more important than health for just one day a year?
  • What was the most rebellious thing you did as a child (that you can tell us)?
  • Why do we find sugar so comforting when the weather is cold and gray?

Activity 1: The Breakfast Rebel

You are a Child trying to convince your serious parents to let you eat Ice Cream at 7:00 AM.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify your answer in 30 seconds:

  • "Rules are meant to be broken once in a while."
  • "Adults have forgotten how to have real fun."
  • "Sugar is the best way to start a winter day."