We were learning about polar animals, and I let Livia lead the way. After a long talk about friendship and reading one of our favorite books, she decided it was time for a polar bear craft.
We painted him with shaving cream puffy paint so he’s fluffy and textured. Then we added feelings faces, which turned into a great way to talk about emotions.
How to Make a Shaving Cream Polar Bear
Polar Animal Movement Cards
Get the printable2 sheets white construction paper
1 sheet black construction paper
2 large googly eyes
Glue and a paintbrush
Cut the shapes
Cut a big circle for the face and two half circles for ears from white paper.
Cut the face
Cut a nose and mouth from black paper. Make a few different expressions if you like.
Paint it puffy
Paint the face with shaving cream puffy paint.
Add the face
Press on the googly eyes, nose and mouth while the paint is wet.
Add ears
Once dry, glue the ears to the back.
Safety note
Puffy paint has shaving cream in it, so it’s not for kids who put things in their mouths. Googly eyes are a choking hazard.
Play “What Is Polar Bear Feeling?”
Cut out several mouths and eyebrows: happy, sad, surprised and mad. Kids swap them on the bear and name the feeling.
- Ask, “When do you feel that way?”
- Make the face yourself and have kids guess.
- Talk about what a friend could do to help.
It’s a simple way to practice reading feelings, something many kids, including autistic kids who want friendships, can work on.
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The movement cards include
- Polar animal movement cards
- Picture directions for each move
- Instant PDF download, nothing is shipped
Perfect for
- Brain breaks
- Winter and arctic units
- Indoor recess
- Preschool through 2nd grade
Polar Bear Craft FAQ
Paint a paper circle with shaving cream puffy paint, then add a face and ears.
Mix shaving cream and white school glue.
Several hours, or overnight.
About 3 to 6.
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