Ingredients
- Dish soap
- Cornstarch
- A small mixing bowl
- A spoon for stirring
- A clean work surface for kneading
Instructions
- Set up your work area. Place a small bowl and spoon on a clean, level surface. Keep a damp cloth nearby for minor spills, and make sure children know that the mixture is not food.
- Add the dish soap to the bowl. Begin with a small amount rather than pouring in a large quantity.
- Add some cornstarch. Sprinkle it into the soap gradually.
- Stir slowly. Use the spoon to combine the ingredients.
- Check the consistency. When the mixture starts to gather together, pause before adding more.
- Knead it with clean hands. Once the mixture is cool and cohesive enough to handle, gently press and fold it in your hands.
- Make small adjustments only. Add either ingredient in very small amounts, then knead thoroughly before deciding whether it needs more.
- Use it on a washable surface. Play with the putty on a clean table or tray.
- Clean up after play. Wash hands and the bowl with water and dish soap as appropriate.
- Store cautiously if you keep it. Put the mixture in a clean, sealed container and keep it away from children who might mistake it for food.
Notes
This is a sensory activity, not a food-safe toy. Supervise young children and keep the mixture out of their mouths and eyes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
