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Rainbow Foam Dough

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Not only is this Rainbow Foam Dough so much fun to play with, it also has a wide array of benefits for children. The colors of this foam dough are perfect for a rainbow unit or anytime you want to be surrounded by fun colors!

Rainbows are one of my favorite natural magic shows, if you will. Multiple things have to happen in order for those art shows in the sky to appear. Rain & Sun, which is a miracle on it’s own, but then to have something as colorful and miraculous as a rainbow appear as well? How are we so lucky?

It is most common to see half rainbows, right? So when you see a full rainbow, all across the sky it is literally your lucky day. At least I like to think so, and it brings a huge smile to my face.

My kids’ reactions to it is pretty adorable as well! So when my kids ask to make multiple colors of dough or play foam, I always shoot for a rainbow of colors. Just like with this super fun Rainbow Foam Dough. This stuff is not only visually appealing, with all the fantastic colors, but is also incredibly fun to play with.

Rainbow Foam Dough

Have you ever felt foam dough before? It is so smooth and almost creamy, yet tough enough to squish and squeeze. It is one of the easiest sensory doughs that can be made at home. This is why when we decided to make a rainbow of colors, I had no problem doing so. It literally took us moments to make the whole batch!

Not only is this Rainbow Foam Dough so much fun to play with, it also has a wide array of benefits for children. The colors of this foam dough are perfect for a rainbow unit or anytime you want to be surrounded by fun colors!

Recommended Rainbow Books for Kids

Who doesn’t love rainbows and their bright beautiful colors? Discover all about rainbows with these cool rainbow books.

A Rainbow of My OwnA Rainbow of My OwnA Rainbow of My OwnThe Rainbow FishThe Rainbow FishThe Rainbow FishPlanting a RainbowPlanting a RainbowPlanting a RainbowThe Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet ParadiseThe Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet ParadiseThe Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet ParadiseHow the Crayons Saved the RainbowHow the Crayons Saved the RainbowHow the Crayons Saved the RainbowThe Little RaindropThe Little RaindropThe Little Raindrop

 

Ingredients per color

  • 1/2 cup original Barbasol shaving cream
  • 1/2 cup corn starch
  • Food coloring

Barbasol Soothing Aloe Thick & Rich Shaving Cream 10 Oz (2 Pack)Barbasol Soothing Aloe Thick & Rich Shaving Cream 10 Oz (2 Pack)Barbasol Soothing Aloe Thick & Rich Shaving Cream 10 Oz (2 Pack)Argo 100% Pure Corn Starch, 16 OzArgo 100% Pure Corn Starch, 16 OzArgo 100% Pure Corn Starch, 16 OzMcCormick Assorted Food Color, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)McCormick Assorted Food Color, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)McCormick Assorted Food Color, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

 

Super Fun Rainbow Foam Dough supplies


1. In a small mixing bowl, combine your shaving cream and a few drops of food coloring and mix well.


2. Mix in your corn starch and mold with your hands.


3. Repeat steps 1-2 with every color, it’s that easy!

easy rainbow foam dough recipe

Sensory & Development Benefits

Not only is this Rainbow Foam Dough fun to play with but it has many sensory and development benefits as well. Including:

  • Fine Motor Skill Development & Strengthens Hand Muscles
  • Encourages Creativity & Imagination
  • Assists With The Growth Of Hand Eye Coordination
  • Promotes Play
  • Can Be Calming
Super Fun Rainbow Foam Dough With Sensory and Development Benefits

More Rainbow Activities

Whether you are making slime for your kids at home or in the classroom, this Rainbow Slime recipe is astonishing! A sensory activity that looks as if it came straight from the sky!

Rainbow Slime Recipe

Have fun with rainbows in this fizzy rainbow science activity that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your child's face. Baking soda and vinegar experiments never get old and you can have fun with them over and over again.

Fizzy Rainbow Science

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