Messy Play Coloured Shaving Cream via Lessons Learnt Journal

“Man needs colour to live; it’s just as necessary an element as fire and water.” ~ Fernand Leger.

After the success of our shaving cream car wash, we took out our baking trays, shaving cream, cars and a large bowl of water for another shaving cream car wash. This time, we extended the play to include some colour – and my oh my what a feast for the eyes (and camera) it was.

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

Our tools were simple – little droppers, a selection of food colouring and skewer sticks.

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

N & M dripped and swirled the colours in all sorts of marvellous random patterns.

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

Then the cars went into the colourful carwash.

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

Add more shaving cream.

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

Add more colours.

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

Add more cars.

coloured shaving cream car wash via Lessons Learnt Journal

It’s simple. It’s fun.

How do you play with shaving cream?

Lesson learnt: stop, have a seat and be part of your kids play – the messy home can wait.

N&M: 3 years, 5 months

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Pauline Pauline & Lessons Learnt Journal is all about life with kids. Pauline is an Aussie mum and teacher who shares her love for play, math games, writing and reading activities. She believes that #playmatters, values curiosity & wonder, wisdom, obedience and respect. She also needs naps. When not blogging, she may be found virtually hoarding on Pinterest, trying to decide which Instagram filter to apply, or compulsively refreshing her Facebook feed.

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