Description
Create your own kinetic sand at home for endless sensory play and creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fine, clean sand
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup dish soap
- Optional: Food coloring (gel-based) or essential oils for scent
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Choose a flat surface that’s easy to clean and lay down newspaper or a play mat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine sand and cornstarch, mixing well.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix water and dish soap, adding food coloring if desired.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry sand mixture, stirring continuously.
- Knead the Sand: Use your hands to knead the mixture until it feels moldable.
- Add Scents: If using essential oils, add a few drops and knead again.
- Storage: Store the kinetic sand in an airtight container.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and scents, and adjust texture by adding more cornstarch or soap as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: As needed for play
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg