Fun 4 A Buck – Shaving Cream Finger Paint

Fun for a Buck

It’s been a while since I have featured a “Fun for a Buck” activity. After being cooped up for days with various illnesses, I resorted to a can of shaving cream and decided to share the mess fun with you!  Back in my “working days” I used shaving cream as a sensory activity and had almost forgot how much kids love swishing their hands in the foamy soap. My boys collectively did a good job of keeping it on the table and off of the floor.  And it was a great excuse to give the table a deep clean at the end of the activity. 

shaving cream children's activity

Just spray a mound of shaving cream on a flat surface and let the finger painting creations begin!  You can also add a few drops of food coloring if you are the more daring type. I must say, this entertained them for a good half an hour and they loved the opportunity to get their hands messy. 

messy shaving cream hands shaving cream activity

shaving cream fun for kids messy shaving cream activity 

Now you might think this activity would cost less than a buck, being that you only need shaving cream and a flat surface, but be prepared to use at least a half a roll of paper towel when wiping down little hands, shirts, arms, chairs, table, and anything else that might cross their path before they are wiped clean! =)

 shaving cream hands

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