How to Make Moon Sand
Here's what you need….
- 6 Cups Sand
- 3 Cups cornflour (NOT gluten free, it doesn't work as well unfortunately)
- 1 Cup vegetable oil
- 1 Cup water
- 2 tsp glycerine (just for shine…optional)
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What To Do Now
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It's good old fashioned sensory play. Messy? Yes. But easily hosed off before heading back inside and they will be engrossed with this for ages!
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When was the last time you got messy with a little sensory play?
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I can see how much fun they have playing with the moon sand, it has so many uses and is great for their fine motor skills and sensory play. What an easy recipe – thanks for sharing with Country Kids.
Wow that’s such a straight forward method of making it. Looks a lot of fun!! 🙂