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Here’s a good one to make on a Saturday, rainy or not. They’re great for the bathtub ~ children can practice writing their abc’s, words, or just draw pictures; it’s all good! Since the crayons have to have ‘drying time’, pick another cool choice for later in the afternoon ~ maybe creative clay or creative bread dough. Read more . This is an easy, cheap, fun craft that is actually usable! The kids will love making them AND using them in the tub! You won’t have to threaten at bath time, that’s for sure! Ingredients:
2 tablespoons water |
ivory flakes (you can buy this in the launder detergent aisle; you don’t have to grate your own! ;o)) |
food coloring, your choices; be sure to blend some colors to teach / reinforce blending to make new colors |
Directions:
1. Pour water into a measuring cup; as long as it’s at least 1 cup size, you’re fine.
2. Add soap flakes until you have a full cup.
3. Mix the water and soap until you have a nice soapy paste, not too lumpy!
4. Separate into small sections to make more colors.
5. Add coloring of your choice and mix well. You want to use a fork or a mini-whisk.
6. To shape, pinch and roll into fat crayon-like shapes or press firmly into plastic ice cube trays for tiny hands.
7. Dry in a warm, dry place for a couple of days. The soap will be hard when it’s ready.
8. Use in bath tub for lots of fun ~ the kids will be begging to take baths!
9. -another good trick for practicing abc’s and drawing in the bathtub is to give your little ones a can of shaving cream and watch ‘em go! This is great, not just while the little ones are waiting for their soap crayons to dry, but anytime. I suggest this all the time to parents of my emergent and early readers at school for fun, clean practice! Enjoy!
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