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Rosie and Jewel loved the pumpkin sand we made so much that we decided to make another batch of play sand perfect for Fall. Read on for the easy recipe.
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What is Moon Sand?
- Moon sand is a non Newtonian fluid, meaning that it acts as both a solid and a liquid interchangeably.
- When hands move quickly you can pick it up and even form it into shapes.
- However, once hands are still the sand will slowly turn to a liquid and ooze.
Pretty cool stuff! Are you ready to give it a try?
Apple Moon Sand Recipe
- 4 cups of play sand
- 2 cups of corn starch
- 1-3 cups of water
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- Red powdered paint or water colors (optional)
Method
- Combine the dry ingredients in a play bin or container.
- Then, slowly begin to add water and mix, slowly adding more water and mixing until the desired consistency is reached.
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- Add color if desired, using 1-2 teaspoons of powdered paint or watercolors.
- We used our recipe for homemade paint powder.
- The amount of water you add is forgiving and really up to you. We always begin with 1 cup and then slowly add more until the desired consistency is reached.
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How will you know when you have it right?
- Making play recipes is not an exact science. A big part of the fun lies in exploring the ingredients.
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- Add more water for an oozy sand. Add less water to produce more of a molding sand.
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- We like to slowly add water as we play so that we can explore changes in consistency along the way. Add pie pans and gadgets, and kids are sure to have a blast!
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Extend the Fun
- Make aqua sand.
- Make sand glow-in-the-dark.
- Make sticky sand.
- Write letters and numbers in icy-cold sand.
- Make sand FIZZ!
- Make kinetic sand.
- WOW the kids with a sand volcano!
MORE APPLE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Tips & Storage:
- Store moon sand in an open container between play, and it can be used for up to 1 week!
- It will dry out! That is ok.
- When you are ready to play again simply add a bit of water to the bin until the desired consistency is reached.
- Do not cover the moon sand, as it will grow mold if stored in a closed container.
- Powdered paint can be purchased on Amazon here. You could also make your own using this recipe.
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