- 15- 20 mins
- Colour mixing, sensory awarness
- Messy!
Messy, creative and fun- there’s no other words that are needed! Your children will have great fun diving straight into this creative stimulating sensory experience, whilst exploring creativity and colour mixing concepts, all whilst having an absolute hoot of a time!
Its quick and easy to set up, simple to conduct and provides a few minutes of peace for you- that’s a win in my eyes!
What you will need
- Shaving cream (foam works best)
- Paint
- Large container
- Plastic fork, spoon or skewer
- Bucket with warm soapy water for clean up!
Activity steps
Set up
- Fill your container with a thick layer of shaving foam.
- Now add some paint. A few drops here and there or a few drizzles is ideal. Any colour paints can be used, however I like to use primary colours to optimize the learning opportunities and add a colour mixing element to the experience too. You can use food colouring, however I find that it stains your hands.
- Now get messy! I offered a plastic fork and spoon to initiate the play, however anyone who knows my kids, knows that was short lived. Have fun watching your children explore patterns, engage with colour mixing and stimulate their senses.
Extension ideas:
- Add some plastic cups or toy figures to the play. Make sure they are plastic and washable!
- Add an art element to the activity by making shaving foam colour art . Have your child engage in play as above but add one extra step. Provide them with some blank paper and press down onto the shaving cream. Gently peel back the paper and scrap off any excess foam and allow to dry.
Learning Outcomes
- Colour mixing concepts
- Sensory awareness
- Fine motor development
- Patterning
- Creative expression
Reference sites
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