Why is it that when we become adults we think we can't be silly? I have been guilty of taking life too seriously. Luckily, my grandson keeps me in check and reminds me that silliness is not something to be embarrassed about. In fact, playing is as necessary as breathing. So, when Kayden asked me for a date night, I put my thinking cap on and came up with an idea that would allow us to be silly while allowing us to work on motor skills and creativity. For this week's date night, we made silly fluff. Silly fluff is super messy, so it forces us to let go of our desire for orderliness and let loose. The good news is that when you do decide to clean up your mess, the silly fluff actually works as a cleaning agent. See? Silly can be practical too. Here's our recipe.
Silly Fluff
1 can old fashioned shaving cream (we used Barbasol original)
2 boxes corn starch
In a large bowl (we actually used a packing tote), spray the entire can of shaving cream. I let Kayden do this, because it helps to develop hand/eye coordination. Then pour both boxes of corn starch into the shaving cream. After opening the boxes, I had Kayden do this too. It's a great practice for dexterity. Stir the corn starch into the shaving cream with a large wooden spoon or use hands to combine the ingredients. Once the ingredients are combined, the silly fluff can be molded into shapes. Use cookie cutters, bowls, and wooden spoons to create lots of creative shapes. Kayden played with the silly fluff for a little over an hour. Pretty impressive for a 3 year old.
Remember to play . . . do it every day. It's time to let your silly shine.
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