S and I went shopping in her playroom for all her unicorns and fairies to setup a Fantasy Small World. I love to involve S in the setup and prep work of projects; it helps to get her excited.
We took her toys, decorative flat gems, and shaving cream outside to S’s clean water/sand table. S added the decorative flat gems to her table first. I pulled out the shaving cream to add clouds and S thought that was so awesome that she wanted to help squirting shaving cream.
Seriously, S’s favorite part of the small world was covering the unicorns and fairies with shaving cream. About halfway through our playing S decided she needed some water to wash her hands and toys off in as she played. I also recommend having a towel out to dry hands.
S played for about 1 hour and 45 minutes until she told me she wanted to go inside because it was too hot out.
The best thing about making a mess outside is that when S is finished I take the garden hose and rinse off all the toys and water table. Then I leave the toys on our patio table to dry.
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Have you played with shaving cream with your child?
Gosh, Paris – What a great idea – ‘S and I went shopping in her playroom’ – that made it more fun right off -and then the shaving cream and the Fantasy Small World – excellent fun for your little sweetie! 🙂
Thank you Donna! It’s always so much fun to find items in her playroom!
When I was a kid I use to play with shaving cream. My girls haven’t though but I know they would today.
Shaving cream is a blast!
Wow, I wouldn’t have lot of using shaving cream. That looks cool. I am sure she enjoyed herself.
She had a blast!
Some of the teachers at my school use shaving cream to help with fine motor skills and writing. The students really enjoy their messy learning time. I’m eyeing the water table. That you be perfect for our pre-k classrooms.
I love our water table! We’ve had it for four years; it’s one of the best investments I made.
I teach preschool and this is one of my students’ favorite things! The best thing about shaving cream is that even if they get it on their clothes, it dries up without a mess!
So true Amy!
Hello beautiful! Super fun. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7pm because we love to party with you! Happy Memorial Day! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you Kimberly!