Looking for a fun indoor activity to entertain your kids this winter? Find out how to make fake snow for sensory play using two edible ingredients—and it will actually be COLD to the touch!
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Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 0 minutesmins
Total Time 5 minutesmins
Course Sensory Bin
Cuisine American
Ingredients
2 ¼cupsbaking soda
5tbspice wateror as needed
Instructions
Leave baking soda in the freezer overnight.
Pour the baking soda into a large container. Slowly pour in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a metal spoon between each addition, until the fake snow reaches the consistency you want.
Use immediately. Store in an airtight container in the fridge when not in use.
Notes
While baking soda is technically taste-safe, it can be toxic if consumed in large quantities. If you think you think your child will try to eat the fake snow, we recommend that you make moon sand instead.To make taste-safe moon sand, simply bake some all-purpose flour in the oven for about 5 minutes at 350°F to kill any bacteria. Then, stir in a bit of vegetable oil (following an 8:1 ratio of flour to vegetable oil) and let your child play.Store your moon sand in the fridge or freezer when not in use to keep it cold to the touch. To find out more about moon sand, please visit this article: https://thecraftathomefamily.com/coloured-moon-sand-taste-safe/