Sensory Play Recipes

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There are so many sensory play materials that can be made at home! This decreases the cost of many of these materials and can be fun to make with the kids.

How to make common sensory materials:

Play dough

• 1 cup flour
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1 tbsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup water

Oobleck

• 1 cup water
• 2 cups cornstarch

Moon Sand

• 8 cups flour
• 1 cup oil

Colored Rice

• dry rice
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• food coloring

Slime

• 1 bottle glue
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tbsp contact lens solution
• 1/4 cup water (optional – will make for a stretchier slime)

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