Foam Play Dough

Ready for some hands-on fun that your kids will love? Let’s make DIY foam dough! This soft, squishy material is perfect for keeping little hands busy and minds engaged.

Activity of the Day

Foam Play Dough

Create a fun sensory play experience with simple ingredients.

Things You’ll Needed:

• Cornstarch

• Shaving cream

• Food coloring (optional)

• A mixing bowl and spoon

Steps-by-step Process:

1. Start by pouring a cup of cornstarch into your mixing bowl. Gradually add shaving cream, mixing until you get a dough-like consistency. Adjust with more cornstarch or shaving cream as needed.

2. (Optional) If you want colorful dough, add a few drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly. Separate the dough into different bowls to create multiple colors.

3. Once the dough is smooth and stretchy, it's ready for playtime. Let your kids shape, mold, and create with their new foam dough.

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Pro Tips:

• Store the dough in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

• Mix in some glitter or small beads for a unique texture.

• Why we love this activity:

Foam dough offers a delightful sensory experience, perfect for tactile play. It's easy to mold and shape, providing endless possibilities for creativity. Plus, making the dough together is a fun activity in itself.

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