Moon Sand Recipe

October 16, 2020
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Have your kids ever tried moon sand?  If they like slime and play dough they will LOVE moon sand!  It acts like slime but also contains properties of sand.  It is also mold-able.  Today, we tried to make our own moon sand, and the results were just too fun!  Read on for the easy recipe tutorial.
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Moon sand is like play dough, but the corn starch in the recipe makes the dough ooze like slime.  Sounds cool, right?  Today, we added a seasonal twist to this recipe and added elements of fall.

HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN MOON SAND FOR KIDS

Method
  • Begin by combining two parts of play sand with one part of corn starch in a large bin or play container.  For point of reference we used 4 cups of sand and 2 cups of corn starch.
  • Add 1-2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice and mix.
  • Add food coloring or powdered paint at this time, if additional coloring is desired.  You can also use crushed chalk to achieve a pumpkin-like color.
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  • Slowly begin to add water and mix, slowly adding more water & mixing until the desired consistency is reached.  You want the sand to be damp and mold-able but not too wet.
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  • Add toys and diggers, and the fun can begin!
Make your own moon sand using this easy pumpkin recipe perfect for fall play #moonsandrecipe #pumpkinmoonsand #fallactivitiesforkids #playdoughrecipe #growingajeweledrose
Make your own moon sand using this easy pumpkin recipe perfect for fall play #moonsandrecipe #pumpkinmoonsand #fallactivitiesforkids #playdoughrecipe #growingajeweledrose
Rosie and Jewel had a blast with this oozing, mold-able sand!  They played and played, and then they came back and played some more.

Extend the Fun
STORAGE:
  • Store pumpkin moon sand in an air-tight container between play, and it can be used for up to one week.
  • Homemade moon sand will dry out a bit between uses, but that is ok.  Just add a touch of water, mix, and the fun can begin again!
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Crystal Underwood is the writer and creator of Growing A Jeweled Rose. She has worked extensively with children and strongly believes in the importance of play at the core of early learning. She is passionate about the early years and believes that childhood should be a truly magical time in life. For all the best kids activities connect with Growing a Jeweled Rose below!