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Beach Moon Sand

DIY Play Sand for Kids

purposeful play

DIY Beach Moon Sand

Sensory Play for Kids

Are you looking for a calm activity to keep your kids engaged and busy at home? Well, Moon Sand is just the thing! 
 
Moon Sand (also sometimes called Cloud Dough) is a soft crumbly, mold-able sand and is perfect for sensory play. 
 
This homemade, taste safe, Beach Moon Sand only uses three ingredients and smells absolutely incredible-like a warm summer day at the beach!
 
Follow the instructions below to make this DIY play sand.

sensory play

benefits of sensory activities

Why are sensory activities important for kids?

Sensory activities are activities that engage one of more of a child’s senses. There are so many wonderful benefits to encourage sensory play in kids. Here is a list of 6 benefits children receive from sensory play!
  • Builds new brain connections
  • Increases the child’s ability to absorb what they are learning
  • Has a calming effect
  • Helps develop memory skills
  • Develops fine motor and language skills
  • Encourages self control

materials

  • Flour 6 Cups
  • Melted Coconut Oil 1 cup 
  • Lemon Zest

Shop Moon Sand

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Sand Toys

Fun, colorful sand toys to add to the Moon Sand!

directions

How to Make Homemade Beach Moon Sand

  • 1 cup of melted coconut oil
  • 6 cups of flour
  • Lemon zest
  • Add melted coconut oil to flour
  • Stir and then mix with fingers until the oil is fully absorbed
  • The mixture should be crumbly but not dry
  • If the sand is too dry, add more oil
  • If too wet, add more flour
  • Add lemon zest
  • Add cups, spoons, play vehicles and sand toys
  • Invite your child to play!
  • Try this fun, hands literacy letter hunt with moon sand!
  • This letter hunt game is an exceelent way to boost your child’s reading skills.

Hello there! I'm Sarah Britton and I am so excited you stopped by! Join me as we explore simple yet effective ways to create purposeful play opportunities for your child.

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