Description
A fun and educational activity that combines sensory play and science using common household materials.
Ingredients
- Shaving cream (white, non-gel)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- A clear glass or bowl
- Water
- A dropper or pipette (optional)
- Stirring stick or skewer (optional)
Instructions
- Fill the clear glass or bowl with water, about three-quarters full. Use room temperature water for an optimal reaction.
- Gently squirt a thick layer of shaving cream on top of the water.
- Using the dropper or pipette, carefully drop food coloring onto the shaving cream.
- Wait and observe as the food coloring gradually seeps through the shaving cream and creates vibrant trails in the water.
- Feel free to add more food coloring or stir the water after some time to see how the colors interact dynamically.
Notes
Introduce a science component by measuring the amounts of water and shaving cream used. Supervise young children to avoid ingestion of shaving cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Educational Activity
- Method: Sensory Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 child
- 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