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DIY Kinetic Sand

 Bin Inn Kinetic Sand

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups fine sand (or ground oats for a taste-safe version)
  • 1 cup cornflour (cornstarch)
  • ยฝ cup vegetable oil
  • A large bowl for mixing

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Stir together the sand and cornflour until well mixed.
  2. Add the Oil and use your hands or a spoon to mix everything together until the sand feels soft and sticks together.
  3. Play - Shape, scoop, and build sandcastles indoors!

Optional - Add a few drops of food colouring or powdered paint for colourful sand.
 

Once done store in an airtight container to keep it soft for next time! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Fun Ways to Play with DIY Kinetic Sand

Sandcastle Creations - Use small buckets, cups, or moulds to build mini sandcastles.

Treasure Hunt - Hide small toys or coins in the sand and let kids dig for treasure.

Cookie Cutter Shapes - Press cookie cutters into the sand to make fun shapes.

Construction Zone - Add toy trucks and diggers for a mini construction site.

Stamp & Print - Use toy animals, shells, or textured objects to make cool imprints.

Mould & Sculpt - Shape the sand into balls, cubes, or pretend food items.

Handwriting Practice - Smooth the sand out and write letters or numbers with a finger or stick.

Volcano Eruption - Make a small volcano shape, add baking soda inside, and pour vinegar for a fizzy explosion!

Beach-Themed Play - Add seashells, pebbles, and blue-coloured rice for an ocean-inspired sensory bin.

Colourful Sand - Mix in a little powdered paint or food colouring to create different colours.

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