Make Moon Sand with Cornstarch as a Sensory Activity your little ones can play with at home.
What is Moon Sand with Cornstarch?
Cornstarch Moon-Sand is a damp-ish sand made from play sand and cornstarch that’s used to mimic real wet sand that the kids can play with. Mix some up in a bin, add some sand toys and let the kids go to play. They can scoop, pour, and build castles. Let their little imagination run wild.
What is the Difference Between Kinetic Sand and Moon Sand?
Moon Sand is a slightly wet sand while Kinetic sand is more of a stretchy sand. Both are made for kids playtime.
How to Make Moon Sand Using Play Sand and Cornstarch
To make:
- 4 Cups Play Sand (I used pink sand)
- 2 Cups Cornstarch
- 1 Cup Water
- Glitter (optional)
Directions:
- Mix sand and cornstarch together.
- Add water in increments until the mixture begins to look like damp sand.
- Add a little more water if necessary.
- She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness (Proverbs
- The mixture should be damp, not too wet and should be able to hold together when formed into a shape.
- If you have plain sand and want to add color – add about 2 TBSP colored powder paint and thoroughly mix until the colors are incorporated.
- Let the fun begin!!!!!!!!
Check out my Edible Moon Sand Recipes for younger kids
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She looketh well to the ways of her h9ouseholdk, and eateth not the bread of idleness (Proverbs 31:27).
