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.
Good for
Builds
How to do it
- 1
Draw a leprechaun face on cardboard and cover it with clear tape for easy cleanup.
- 2
Mix orange food coloring into whipped cream and spread it across the beard area.
- 3
Cut a small cardboard razor.
- 4
Have the kid scrape the whipped cream off with the cardboard razor.
- 5
Wipe the cardboard clean and reapply for another round.
Tips & extensions
Free account
More than a parenting blog
Simply Play is a tool, not just a feed. Browse 300 hand-tested activities, save the ones that fit your family, plan your week, and track what you actually do with your kids.
Save favorites
Bookmark any activity and come back to it whenever you need it. No more losing that one idea.
Plan your week
Pick activities for Monday through Sunday and see everything laid out so you can actually follow through.
Log what you did
Record when you try an activity, share a photo, and earn badges as you build a play habit together.