Squishy squashy sand for sensory fun

Kinetic sand is a fun sensory activity for children aged 2+. Younger children will love squishing the sand, while older children can use it to build and create.

Hit play on the video below to see how kinetic sand works!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of sand
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp washing up liquid
• Food colouring
• Water

How to make kinetic sand

1. Put the sand in a bowl and add the cornflour. Mix well. 

2. Add the washing up liquid and a splash of water. Stir to create a paste (add a little more water if needed).

3. Add a few drops of food colouring – you could even try making different batches of different colours. Keep adding and mixing until the sand changes colour. 

4. Leave the mixture to dry. If it’s too wet, add a bit more cornflour. 

Have fun playing!