Description
A fun and safe DIY recipe for kid-safe waterproof sand that fosters creativity and sensory development.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of baby oil (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup of water (optional)
- Plastic storage container
- Food coloring (optional)
- Measuring cups
- Mixing bowl
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, measure out 4 cups of all-purpose flour, ensuring there are no clumps.
- Gradually add 1 cup of baby oil and mix until you achieve a sand-like consistency.
- If desired, mix in a few drops of food coloring for vibrant sand and knead until color is even.
- For waterproof sand, slowly add 1 cup of water while mixing until the sand is moldable.
- Transfer the mixed sand to a plastic storage container and seal tightly.
Notes
Feel free to substitute baby oil with coconut oil for a different scent. You can also incorporate glitter or small beads for added sensory play. Adjust the flour-to-oil ratio to vary the texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: DIY
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 100g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 85g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 330g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg