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Are you ready for a super fun sensory activity? Thisexperienceis a combination ofchildren’stwomost favoured games, building with blocks while experimenting with thesensorytexture ofshaving cream. Sensory activities attract children’s attention, allows themexpress theircreativeand get a littlemessy.
What You will Need
- A tray or a bin
- Shaving cream (Mousse, hair gel, shower gel, shampoo,etc)
- Blocks – preferably plastic or foam for easy cleaning
Process
1. Gather materials.
2. Spray some shaving cream in the corner of a tray.
3. Put some foam blocks on the tray.
4. Shaving cream can be used between the blocks and/or to cover the blocks.
5. Be free be creative to have fun!
Engaging with Your Child
This messy block building activity gives children the freedom to create and explore with zero expectations of an outcome. All ideas, feelings, thoughts and creations expressed during this open-ended activityarewelcome. Set-up this activity and invite your child by saying“Ooo,the shaving cream feels cold. I’m going to dip one block in it and see how it sits on it. Can you show me what you can do with this?”.The focus of this activity is foryour childto enjoy the process of creating whatever their heart desires. Ask them open-ended questions such as“What did you make?”or“What does that feel like?”.They may have created a bridge with a river underneath, a tower with sparkles or a car that flies. Welcome their creations with a smile and praise their efforts for working so hard on using their imagination.
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