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Pamper and Zen Day / Melt-and-Pour Soap

Melt-and-Pour Soap

Children add colour and scent to melted soap base and pour it into moulds to set. A simple handmade gift that feels special.

How to run it

  1. Educator melts soap base in short microwave bursts.
  2. Children choose a colour and a gentle scent.
  3. Educator pours or guides pouring of slightly cooled soap into moulds.
  4. Leave to set, then pop out and wrap.

You will need

  • melt-and-pour soap base
  • silicone moulds
  • soap colouring
  • skin-safe fragrance
  • microwave-safe jug
Make it easier or harderYounger children can add colour to pre-poured moulds; older children can layer colours.
SafetyMelted soap is hot: educators heat and handle it, and check skin sensitivities before choosing fragrance.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children follow a process and create a finished product with pride.

Fits these theme days

Pamper and Zen DayMother's DayFather's DayChristmasCraft Day

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