I have been wanting to try this shaving cream art for some time, and I am so glad I did! The girls had a blast and it was super easy! This activity can easily be extended with a writing activity to describe the abstract art or explain the steps involved. Or…just have fun!
We also did a similar color mixing activity with milk {HERE}.
Start by putting drops of food coloring on a tray of shaving cream…
We used the back of a paint brush to spread it around. This would be an excellent way to experiment with colors…
The little tot has tons of fun…
Audrey’s creation…
Sophia’s creation…
That looks awesome! We used to a lot with shaving cream in my classroom, like letting the kids use it to write/practice words and letters…but it give me a headache, so no more shaving cream! lol =(
Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
I hear you on the whole headache thing. I think they make a fragrance free type.?
They look great!!
Sorry for asking such an obvious answer, however I take it that the paper pressed onto the shaving cream will dry?
Love this artwork, I have plans to do the same in the near future…can't wait for next installment of R2R Level 2.
Hi Leesy,
Yes, it does dry:) I was a little worried too, until it did dry in about an hour or so:)
You always have such cute ideas Annie! I just printed out your sight word caterpillar and added the words we know to our new word wall. It looks great. Thank you!
http://littleadventurespreschool.blogspot.com/2011/11/sight-word-caterpillar.html
Love this! Maybe we can do this tomorrow. Great activity for both of my girls, aged 1 and 4.