Description
A whimsical holiday adventure, this sensory bin lets children engage their senses while exploring a festive foam dough. Perfect for imaginative play and fine motor skills development.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of white school glue
- 1 cup of shaving cream
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- Green and red food coloring (optional)
- Christmas-themed sensory objects (tiny ornaments, mini Santa figurines, etc.)
- A large, shallow bin for play
- Mixing bowl and spoon
- Plastic storage container for storage
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of white school glue with 1 cup of shaving cream. Stir gently until the mixture becomes fluffy and well-combined.
- Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and mix thoroughly to create a soft, dough-like consistency.
- If desired, add a few drops of green or red food coloring to the mixture. Blend well until the color is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the foam dough into your large, shallow bin. Hide Christmas-themed sensory objects within the dough for discovery.
- Encourage children to dig in, squish the dough, and mold Santa shapes.
Notes
Store foam dough in an airtight container for up to a week. Non-toxic and safe for children with supervision.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Holiday