Description
A fun and engaging sensory bin using shaving cream to foster creativity and exploration in children.
Ingredients
- Shaving cream (non-mentholated)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Plastic bin or shallow tray
- Small toys or figurines (optional)
- Spoons or scoops (for play)
- Craft materials (like glitter or sequins, optional)
Instructions
- Gather Materials: Assemble all your ingredients and tools.
- Fill the Bin: Pour a generous layer of shaving cream into your plastic bin or tray.
- Mix in Color: If desired, add drops of food coloring to the shaving cream.
- Swirl: Use a spatula or your hands to gently mix in the color.
- Incorporate Toys: Add small animals, dinosaurs, or other figurines for imaginative scenarios.
- Use Tools: Introduce spoons or scoops for fun manipulative play.
- Explore: Encourage children to feel the texture, squish the cream, and make shapes.
- Discuss: Talk about colors, shapes, and textures to foster language development.
Notes
Always supervise young children during play, and mix in drops of essential oils for added fragrance if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Sensory Play
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 session
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg