Looking for fun shaving cream sensory play ideas for your kids? Check out these awesome ideas for art, play and learning!
Updated March 2022
We don’t know about you, but shaving cream is one of the most requested art materials in our house. Kids just have so much fun with it!
Here are our favorite ideas for using shaving cream for kids’ art, play, and learning, including shaving cream marbling and sensory table ideas, plus some fun art activities.
Shaving Cream for Kids
Note: For those of you working in preschools/schools or for those of you worried about shaving cream, please read The Infamous “Shaving Cream” Article by Ms. Lisa’s Musings and Mayhems (Thank you to MaryAnn F. Kohl for bringing it to our attention!). We think it might help you feel better about using shaving cream.

Shaving Cream Marbling Ideas
1. How to Do Shaving Cream Marbling on The Artful Parent
2. Marbled Paper and Tips for Success on The Artful Parent
3. Rainbow Shaving Cream Marbled Art on Hello, Wonderful
4. Shaving Cream Marbled Hearts on Busy Toddler
5. Rainbow Marbled Butterfly Garland on Hello, Wonderful


Shaving Cream Art Ideas
13. DIY Snow Paint on The Artful Parent
14. Shaving Cream Clouds on Mirrors on Parenting Chaos
15. Painting in the Bathtub on Kids Activities Blog
16. Shaving Cream Puffy Paint on The Artful Parent
17. Puffy Paint Clouds on No Time for Flash Cards
18. 10 Valentine Crafts to Make from Kids Process Art on The Artful Parent
19. 2 Ingredient Shaving Cream Paint on Mess for Less
