Ingredients
- Clean, fine play sand – 2 cups
- Cornstarch – 1 cup
- Water – 0.5 cups
- A large mixing bowl – 1
- Measuring cups – 1 set
- A spoon or spatula – 1
- A shallow sensory bin or tray – 1
- Optional: washable food coloring – as desired
Instructions
- Add two cups of clean, fine play sand to a large bowl.
- Stir in one cup of cornstarch.
- Add half a cup of water gradually while mixing.
- Continue stirring until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Test the mixture with your hands. It should hold its shape when pressed but still crumble easily.
- Add a little more water if the mixture is too dry. If it feels sticky, mix in small amounts of sand or cornstarch.
- Transfer the finished play sand to a shallow tray or sensory bin.
- For colored play sand, tint the water before adding it to the dry ingredients for even distribution.
Notes
Adult supervision is important, especially with younger children who may still put materials in their mouths.
