Homemade Kinetic Sand Recipe

Make soft, moldable sensory sand with just four household items! This hands-on activity encourages creativity, exploration, and sensory play for autistic children.

With just four household items, you can make this soft, moldable sand that provides hours of fun sensory play! Materials: 1/2 cups fine sand, 1 1/5 cups cornstarch, 1/2 cup oil Food coloring. Instructions: Mix sand and cornstarch together in a pan. Add oil and a couple drops of your favorite color of food coloring and mix well. When there are no oily or dry spots, the sand is ready for playtime!

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Benefits of At-Home Activities

Crafts and recipes are a gentle way to build fine motor skills while practicing patience, following directions, and expressing creativity. They also give your family a low-pressure way to connect. Many of our crafts and recipes can be adapted to your child's pace and interests.

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