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DIY Kinetic Sand Recipe for Kids

April 2, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

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Sensory play has always been a big hit in our family.

As soon as our kids were old enough to stand up, they loved playing with sand, mud, and playdough – like most other toddlers.

We’ve made edible playdough, moon sand, slime, and lots of other sensory materials at home.

And that’s why I wanted to share this DIY kinetic sand recipe too!

Easy DIY Kinetic Sand Recipe for Kids

If you have kids who love sensory play and building, this kinetic sand is perfect.

It’s soft enough to mold, but also firm enough to hold its shape. Great for little builders!

Get the full kinetic sand recipe instructions below.

And, for more fun with sensory input, check out our scented Apple Pie Playdough too!

This easy DIY kinetic sand is such a fun way to play indoors with little ones! Perfect for sensory input too!

DIY Kinetic Sand Recipe for Kids

To make this DIY kinetic sand recipe, you’ll need:

  • Sand
  • Baby oil
  • Cornstarch
How to Make DIY Kinetic Sand

This sensory recipe is so easy that the kids can help you make it.

Simple Kinetic Sand Recipe

Once you’ve measured out the right amount of each ingredient, just mix them all together.

DIY Kinetic Sand Recipe for Kids

It actually works best if you mix it with your hands.

So the kids can get some sensory play before they even start playing with the kinetic sand!

How to Make Kinetic Sand at Home

After you’re done mixing, toss a few sand molds and building toys into the sand.

The little ones can play as long as they like!

DIY Kinetic Sand Recipe to Make at Home

NOTE: This DIY kinetic sand is NOT edible. Please use caution with toddlers and very young children.

Scroll down to get the printable DIY kinetic sand recipe!

Check out other sensory play ideas!

Make up a batch of this apple pie playdough to have a fun fall sensory activity with your little ones! So fun for little hands!
Mix up some sensory fun with these edible playdough recipes for kids! These are so fun for little ones who love to play with dough!
This fun and easy snowman slime is so fun for sensory play during winter! Mix up a few jars and hand them out as gifts for little ones!
Easy DIY Kinetic Sand Recipe
Easy DIY Kinetic Sand Recipe
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DIY Kinetic Sand

This DIY kinetic sand is a simple sensory play idea for young ones!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups sand
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup baby oil

Instructions

  1. Pour the sand into a mixing bowl or loaf pan.

  2. Add the cornstarch and mix well with your hands.

  3. Pour in the baby oil and mix well.

Recipe Notes

  • If the mixture is too dry, add a few drops more baby oil until you reach the right consistency.
  • If the kinetic sand doesn’t hold its shape, add a bit more cornstarch.
Make a batch of this simple DIY kinetic sand for a quick sensory play activity at home!

Filed Under: Fun Activities for Kids, Sensory Activities Tagged With: kids activities, sensory play

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