Rainy Day Foam Dough!

Who wants to make and play with foam dough?!

Here is the link with photographic instructions: http://earlylearning.momtrusted.com/2013/05/foam-dough-shaving-cream-corn-starch/. There are no exact measurements listed, but it looks like they used a cup of cornstarch with a cup of shaving cream (don't quote me on that though).

I will probably be trying this later myself and let you know how it goes!

Enjoy!

September 4:

So here is my version of the foam dough, I discovered that it is the shaving cream that you need more of because it basically acts as a binder!

Measurements are as follows:
1/2 cup of corn starch
Roughly 1.5 cups of Barbasol
Several squirts of food coloring (optional)
1 large Popsicle stick or spoon to stir

Take 1 large measuring cup (they make great mixing bowls for small tasks) and measure out 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Then add Barbasol until it is just below the 2 cup line at the top. Spritz several drops of food coloring on top and then stir it until the mixture is blended. It is ready for play when it looks like moon sand, but feels like foam!

Good luck!

Moon Sand!

Since it seems like the weather is finally deciding to stay warmer, now is a good time to explore creating messy crafts outside again!

Why not try making Moon Sand with the kids? On all accounts, it feels like real sand, but is a bit easier to clean up. Plus, it is more cost effective than sandbox sand!

My inner child still loves playing in the dirt, even if it is fake dirt!

Here is the link with full instructions: http://lessonslearntjournal.com/d-i-y-moon-sand-or-cloud-dough/. Enjoy!