Oobleck (also known as goop)
1 part cornstarch
1 part water
When mixed together, the material confounds children because it exhibits proper ties of both solids and liquids
Silly Putty (also known as gak)
1 part liquid laundry starch
1 part white school glue
Food coloring may be used to tint it
Mix together and knead on a flat surface until it has the textrue of silly putty.
Colored Rice or pasta
2 cups uncooked white rice or pasta plus
1 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol and food coloring to achieve the desired color intensity.
Dissolve food coloring in alcohol and add to pasta
stirring till evenly colored.
Let dry. Because the rubbing alcohol takes the place of water, the rice or pasta does not become gummy and the resulting colors are bright and durable.
Moon Sand:
4 cups play sand
2 cups cornstarch
1 cup of water OR
9 cups sand and 1 1/4 cup baby oil
(if colored sand is desired, use powdered tempera added to dry sand for best results)
Artificial Snow:
Ivory Snow powder or flakes and water; mix with rotary or electric beater till light and fluffy. Using brand-name soap achieves the best consistency.
Artificial Mud:
1 or 2 toilet paper rolls
2 bars of Ivory Soap plus hot water.
Grate soap with a cheese grater; tear toilet paper roll in pieces and soak everything in a bowl of warm water, mixing with hands till it reaches the consistency of mud.
Slime (also known as flubber)
1 tablespoon borax powder dissolved in 1 cup water
1/4 cup school glue (clear or white)
1/4 cup water (add food coloring if desired or glow in the dar paint)
Pour both mixtures into a sealable plastic bag, seal, and knead. Keep refrigerated when not in use.
Sensory play can be made cheaply and easily with readily available ingredients. Children learn to follow a recipe, and also value and enjoy something that they will later use or play with. Sensory materials engage children for long periods of time in experiences that are satisfying and it promotes exploration and experimentation.
1 part cornstarch
1 part water
When mixed together, the material confounds children because it exhibits proper ties of both solids and liquids
Silly Putty (also known as gak)
1 part liquid laundry starch
1 part white school glue
Food coloring may be used to tint it
Mix together and knead on a flat surface until it has the textrue of silly putty.
Colored Rice or pasta
2 cups uncooked white rice or pasta plus
1 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol and food coloring to achieve the desired color intensity.
Dissolve food coloring in alcohol and add to pasta
stirring till evenly colored.
Let dry. Because the rubbing alcohol takes the place of water, the rice or pasta does not become gummy and the resulting colors are bright and durable.
Moon Sand:
4 cups play sand
2 cups cornstarch
1 cup of water OR
9 cups sand and 1 1/4 cup baby oil
(if colored sand is desired, use powdered tempera added to dry sand for best results)
Artificial Snow:
Ivory Snow powder or flakes and water; mix with rotary or electric beater till light and fluffy. Using brand-name soap achieves the best consistency.
Artificial Mud:
1 or 2 toilet paper rolls
2 bars of Ivory Soap plus hot water.
Grate soap with a cheese grater; tear toilet paper roll in pieces and soak everything in a bowl of warm water, mixing with hands till it reaches the consistency of mud.
Slime (also known as flubber)
1 tablespoon borax powder dissolved in 1 cup water
1/4 cup school glue (clear or white)
1/4 cup water (add food coloring if desired or glow in the dar paint)
Pour both mixtures into a sealable plastic bag, seal, and knead. Keep refrigerated when not in use.
Sensory play can be made cheaply and easily with readily available ingredients. Children learn to follow a recipe, and also value and enjoy something that they will later use or play with. Sensory materials engage children for long periods of time in experiences that are satisfying and it promotes exploration and experimentation.
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