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Sensory Day / Homemade Kinetic Sand

Homemade Kinetic Sand

Children mix sand, cornflour and a little oil into soft, mouldable play sand for building and squishing.

How to run it

  1. Mix four cups of clean play sand with two cups of cornflour in a tub.
  2. Add about half a cup of vegetable oil and mix by hand.
  3. Adjust with more oil or cornflour until it holds a shape.
  4. Provide moulds and tools for play.

You will need

  • clean play sand
  • cornflour
  • vegetable oil
  • tubs
  • moulds and scoops
Make it easier or harderYounger children use moulds, while older children test the best ratio.
SafetyUse clean play sand, avoid creating cornflour dust, and supervise to prevent eating.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children explore materials and textures through hands-on play.

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