How to Make Moon Sand: 2 Kinetic Sand Craft Recipes for At-Home Sensory Play for Kids by 30Seconds Mom

Looking for a fun sensory activity to entertain your kids indoors and out? Homemade moon sand is easy to make and offers all kinds of creative play activities. Here are two DIY moon sand recipes:

2-Ingredient Moon Sand

You'll need:

• 8 cups flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil or baby oil
• essential oil (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Pour the flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the center.
2. Add the oil and mix together. 
3. Add drops of essential oil, if desired, for smell.
   

Colored Moon Sand Recipe

• 3/4 cup baking powder or baking soda
• 3/4 cup corn starch
• 1 cup oil (approximately)
• food coloring

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the baking powder or soda and corn starch in a large bowl. 
2. Add the oil, 1/4 cup at a time, mixing, until desired consistency is reached. More oil will create a squishier sand, while less oil makes a silkier sand. 
3. Add food coloring.
   

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