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This two ingredient cloud dough is such a fun kids craft activity. It’s easy to make and it will keep you entertained for hours!
Have you ever heard of a simple, two-ingredient recipe that could entertain your kids for hours? Look no further than cloud dough, the latest craze in sensory play for children. Imagine a soft and moldable substance that feels like flour but can hold its shape like wet sand. This magical creation is not only easy to make, but also offers a variety of learning opportunities for kids of all ages.
This project is part of my Kid’s Craft camp! Make sure to click on the image to see all 50 craft ideas!
I have a moon sand recipe; believe it or not, it’s the same two ingredients! The ratio is a little different which makes it more like Kinect sand. It definitely has a different feel so make sure to try both recipes since you have the ingredients!
Moon Sand Recipe
Supplies to make Cloud Dough
I know I said two ingredients- but you can add in a few drops of food coloring and maybe even an essential oil so it spells good. Both are optional!
How to make Cloud Dough
This recipe could not be easier!
Recipe for Cloud dough
- 1 cup corn starch
- 1/2 cup conditioner
This recipe is super easy to double and triple depending on how many kids you are making it for!
How to mix the dough
Start by adding the cornstarch and conditioner into the bowl. I did a rounded cup fo cornstarch-not leveled off. Then start stirring.
Once it starts sticking together and starts to resemble dough, you can start kneading it with your hands. It comes together pretty easy.
You want a fluffy dough that feels nice and smooth and squishy!
Troubleshooting
If it leaves sticky residue on your fingers, add a little more corn startch. If it feels more like sand and not very smooth, add a little more conditioner.
Play Dough Play tray
My kids have always loved playing with slime, dough, sand etc! To add an extra element of fun, we always lay out extra supplies for them to play with- a play dough play tray!
I found this round circle tray at the dollar tree. I just fill it up with all sorts of thing I have around the house. Here are some of ideas:
- Googly eyes
- pipe cleaners
- buttons
- toothpicks
- plastic silverware
- cookie cutters
- Rolling pin
- popsicle sticks
- paper clips
- marbles
- toys (dinosaurs, army men, legos, princess etc)
- Beads
- pom poms
I just think having items out helps inspire creativity!
Check out my play dough mats!
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