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Shave the Leprechaun

Whipped cream becomes a leprechaun's beard, ready for the kid to shave off with a cardboard razor. Sensory play with a story.

🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8⏱ 20 min🦄 Imaginary creatures

How to do it

  1. 1

    Draw a leprechaun face on cardboard and cover it with clear tape for easy cleanup.

  2. 2

    Mix orange food coloring into whipped cream and spread it across the beard area.

  3. 3

    Cut a small cardboard razor.

  4. 4

    Have the kid scrape the whipped cream off with the cardboard razor.

  5. 5

    Wipe the cardboard clean and reapply for another round.

Tips & extensions

For older kids, swap whipped cream for shaving cream for a more realistic feel.

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