On one of our ninety million field trips of summer vacation that I am now too tired to attempt, we went to a nearby science center.
They had this great sand-like powder that was soft, yet moldable. My kids couldn’t get enough of this dreamy stuff.
I tried steering them away because what always happens ultimately did, and Sawyer was scooping the dreamy stuff out of its massive container instead of in, then the kind Science Center Lady said, “don’t worry it’s just flour and baby powder, we have tons of it.”
My first thought was this must be her first hour of work and my second thought was I am totally going to make this stuff at home and invite this woman over to supervise.
Somehow she couldn’t remember her phone number when I asked for it but I think we finally have the perfect formula for what I shall call Sensory Sand.
The kids had a blast and it was a great sensory activity for Ashlyn. She played with them for quite a while and then took off with her own stash.
Sensory Sand
8 cups flour
1 cup baby oil
- Find a deep carton or plastic bin and fill it will 8 cups of flour for every one cup of baby oil.
- Let the kids dig in and mix it together with their hands. (We tried mixing with spoons but it just doesn’t get the flour coated well enough.)
- Realize that this is going to get messy and move it outside.
- Throw in a few cups, spoons and sand toys and they can play for hours.
I actually completely prepped and got dinner in the oven while they played although note to the reader with children like mine:
If Sensory Sand hits your kitchen window while you are peeling potatoes it’s best to just stop the whole activity right then and there and put in a movie rather than continuing to fix dinner thus having to hose off a flour-covered family later.
They did smell good though.
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I'm Jessica, 30-something mom to five, four in my arms and one in my heart.
We’ve made this before, but I put it in smaller containers. (That was a mistake.) I think we’ll try it again soon; my favorite part is how they smell after
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Next time I think I will use bins that are more shallow and maybe give each of them their own. Either way they all loved it and it’s hard to find something all of them like so it was definitely a winner.
Oh this totally looks like fun!
(also I have a lot of baby oil I need to use up – don’t ask me why, heh)
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This looks like a great activity, I’ll have to give it a try for sure.
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What a cool idea! How long does it last? Does it ever go bad?
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I put a sealed lid over it and it has not lost it’s feel yet.
I’m totally trying this soon!!!! Thanks for sharing!
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This sounds like great fun but I must admit, it sort of makes me glad mine are older, then again the “let’s colour my hair with henna” notion by 17 year old took was pretty messy as well.
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I LOVE this! And so do the kids. It’s even better than actual sand for moulding and making sand castles out of.
So fun – thanks for sharing the great idea! Will try it on bath night at our house. . .
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Well. How fun is THAT?
{it’s okay that I want to just make a little tubful to keep all to myself, right?}
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Totally fine, I’m still regretting not keeping my own stash.
This sands looks like good to make a spa….I want to try it…Its a great idea thanks a lot for sharing..
Sounds great! Pinning this for a future toddler-filled playdate
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They engage as many of the five senses as possible, although touch and sight are often the most common. A beach sensory tub can give small children the beach experience without ever leaving home or the classroom.
Very cool! I had better pin this, even though I haven’t been on Pinterest in … forever.
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Such a great idea! I haven’t heard about this special sand before, but it seems to be the perfect game for my little toddlers at home. thanks for the inspiration, I think I’m going to give this one a try at the weekend! Sensory Sand rules!
Oooo, Looks fun. Looooove running my fingers thru sand. So theraputic. Xx Love
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What the What? Even I can do that! YAY!
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I will never share a complicated craft here. I promise
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This is on my Pinterest To Do list. Looks fun!
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This is a great activity! I posted it on the MostlyMommies Facebook page and the mommies love it too!
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