Rainbow Sensory Foam Dough
Create colorful and tactile sensory foam dough that engages children and encourages creativity. This non-toxic recipe is easy to make and offers endless play possibilities.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- food coloring (various colors) For coloring the dough
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cooking pot
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 wax paper or baking sheet For cooling
Instructions
Preparation
- In the mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, and 2 tbsp of cornstarch. Mix well to ensure no lumps remain.
Cooking
- In the cooking pot, combine 2 cups of water and 2 tbsp of vegetable oil. Heat over medium-low heat until warm, but not boiling.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the pot, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, until the mixture thickens and forms a ball.
Cooling and Coloring
- Remove from heat and transfer the dough to a wax paper or baking sheet to cool.
- Once cool, divide the dough into equal portions based on how many colors you’d like. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and knead until well blended.
Playing and Storing
- Enjoy your rainbow sensory foam dough by sculpting, molding, and creating fun shapes!
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh for future play.
Notes
For scented dough, add a few drops of essential oils. Consider incorporating sand, glitter, or small beads for extra sensory stimulation. Encourage children to mix primary colors to create secondary colors as part of a fun science lesson.