Shaving Cream Sensory Bin

HELLO!

Today I will be sharing with you our easiest sensory bins we have on hand. I try to keep a can of this stuff around for when we want to play with the fluffy stuff. That's right! It's the shaving cream sensory bin!

In this post you'll see how easy it can be to get started making sensory bins. You don't need a whole bunch of extra supplies and you might even find you already have the supplies in you pantry!

Since starting sensory bins I've found my children are happy to get to play with common cooking utensils and other items around the house. I will share some of our favorites throughout our sensory bin/craft post's and our blog in general. 

To create this bin you will need

• A bin - a flat container with short sides works well, we've used 9x13 bake-ware today.
  
• Shaving cream - you could also use whipped cream if you little puts things in his/her mouth.
• Food coloring - (liquid is best)
  
• Objects to play with - we are using: a spatula, spoon, a whisk, and a couple cookie cutters.
• A safe place to make a mess!

Once supplies are gathered and you have a easy to clean surface and/or floor (you may even choose the tub). The directions for putting this bin together are pretty simple.

You'll first squirt out the cream into your bin. Feel free to make some hills and valleys to add interest.

Then add some food coloring. I recommend using just one or two colors. We have used red and blue gel food coloring for this one. Note: I have now used both liquid and gel food coloring, I have found that liquid works best! But if you only have gels they will work too ;)

 Now add in your chosen play items.

And give to your child the bin, make sure you supervise, and feel free to join in the playing. It makes it even more fun for the kids when mom or dad plays along!

The cookie cutters didn't last long today, the spoon and the whisk were the favorites in today's play. Oh the joy in simple things!

We hope you enjoy this bin as much as we do! Have a wonderful and Blessed day!