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Car Wash Foam Bin

Create a fun and engaging sensory activity for kids where they can wash their toy cars in a bubbly foam using simple household materials.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Activity, Craft
Servings 1 activity

Ingredients
  

Base Materials

  • 1 large Large plastic bin or container Make sure it's spacious enough for toy vehicles.
  • 1 bottle Foaming hand soap or dish soap Foaming hand soap is preferred for better foam.
  • 2 cups Water Adjust based on desired foam thickness.
  • 5 pieces Toy cars or trucks Any size or type is fine.
  • 2 pieces Small sponges or washcloths For scrubbing the toy vehicles.

Optional Add-Ons

  • a few drops Food coloring For colorful foam.
  • a few drops Essential oils For pleasant scents.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Choose a large plastic bin or container to serve as the car wash station.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine a generous squirt of foaming hand soap with water and stir gently until you create a bubbly foam.
  • Pour the foamy mixture into the plastic bin, filling it about halfway.
  • Provide small sponges or washcloths for scrubbing and cleaning the toy cars.
  • Let the kids take their toy cars on a soapy adventure in the foam.

Clean Up

  • When playtime is finished, dump out the foam and rinse the bin.
  • Store the toys for the next round of car wash fun.

Notes

Customize with different scents and colors. Use various tools like brushes or toys to enhance the experience.
Keyword Car Wash, Child Activities, Foam Bin, Imaginative Play, Sensory Play