Kinetic Sand
A fun "scientific" activity, mixing materials to make kinetic sand!
Materials
- 2 cups colored sand *You can use uncolored sand and add food coloring to the liquid if desired.
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup water
- ¾ teaspoon dish soap
- ½ cup vegetable oil OR liquid starch *the end product is about the same
Instructions
- Pour sand into large mixing bowl or bucket.
- Add cornstarch and mix very well, until all the cornstarch is incorporated.
- Measure water into small bowl and stir in dish soap, stirring until it makes bubbles.
- Pour into sand.
- Add the oil or liquid starch.
- Mix well....using hands works best.
- PLAY!!!