Materials:
Shaving cream (NOT gel)
A few drops of liquid food coloring
A tub of water, or a sink nearby for easy cleanup
Directions:
Squirt a mound of shaving cream on a tray or, better yet, directly on the table. Invite your toddler to put his hand(s) in the shaving cream, spreading it around in front of him. You may have to demonstrate the process to get him to try it. Show him how you can use your finger to make circles, lines, and squiggles. After a few minutes of experimenting, add a few dots of food coloring. It’s concentrated, so you don’t need too much! Encourage your child to mix the shaving cream and color together. If you like, you can gently press a piece of paper on top of the colored shaving cream to make a print!
Cleanup is easy! Use a squeegee to collect most of the excess shaving cream. Then use a damp rag to wipe the residue off the table.