our invention!!

Today we present our inventions that we came up with from shopping at the dollar store. Jill and I had lots of great ideas while we were shopping but it was difficult to come up with something that we had to make ourselves. We decided to make something that could be used as a sensory activity and also like a magic writer. We also tried it 2 different ways to see which one would be best.

TO make this we needed a small can of shaving cream, (preferribly scent free), a large ziplock bag and food coloring. We put the shaving cream in the ziplock bag with the food coloring and mixed it all up. Make sure to take the air out of the bag carefully so the shaving cream doesn't come out also. It is best to also tape the bag shut with the packing tape so the students can't open it.

When it is finished students are able to feel the bag as a sensory activity. Many students need that extra sensory feedback and this is an easy way for them to get that. Students can also use their finger to make letters, shapes and numbers on the bag. This is good for students who have difficult with pen and pencil tasks. Teachers would have to monitor the use so that the student does not put it in thier mouths, or bite the bag. Using gel has the same effect although when I did both I thought the gel worked better and it made a thicker substance.