15 recipes for sand play

Try one of these fun ideas for sensory play using sand!

 

15 recipes for sand play

Playing with sand is a classic children’s activity, and it’s a great sensory material for children to explore.

Sometimes though it’s good to give the classics a twist – to spark interest in an old material, or to introduce your child to some exciting new textures or ways to play.

Here’s a selection of fantastic recipes for sand play.

 

Sand play ideas for children

:: Simply adding colour to your sand pit can give it a whole new appeal. Here’s how to make DIY coloured sand – so easy when you know how!

:: And adding in some interesting bits and bobs to your sand pit gives an interesting invitation to your children to come and explore. I love the pouring containers in this sand sensory bin.

:: Coloured sand can be a great way to learn to write, as you can make clear marks in it with your fingers or a stick.

:: And you can use coloured sand to make art too.

:: My girls love this homemade cloud dough recipe to make indoor sandcastles…

:: and this portable mini sandcastle kit would be the perfect combination for it.

:: For a more permanent sand castle, try this air-drying sand recipe.

:: This taste safe moon sand holds its shape too, and could be a good alternative if you’re concerned about your child putting things in their mouth.

:: Have you ever tried making wet sand sculptures?

:: Or making prints in sand play dough?

:: I’d like to try this recipe for sand slime!

:: You could make sand paint to make some textured pictures.

:: or try this idea for moon sand cupcakes.

:: And this black moon sand is perfect for some outer space sensory play.

:: For a totally different texture, try this sand foam recipe.

:: or use kinetic sand to learn your ABC.