purposeful play
Vanilla Cupcake Cloud Dough
sensory activity for kids
DIY Vanilla Cupcake Cloud Dough for kids is a simple way to encourage sensory play at home and school.
Cloud Dough, sometimes called Moon Sand, is a homemade mixture that is soft and moldable like playdough yet crumbly like wet sand.
This homemade cloud dough recipe only needs 4 ingredients, is “taste safe” and provides hours of hands-on play for kids.
materials
Flour (6 cups)
Vegetable Oil (1-2 cups)
Vanilla Extract (2 tbsp)
Rainbow Sprinkles
Play items
Tray
purpose
- builds new brain connections
- improves child's ability to absorb what they are learning
- sensory play has a calming effect
- helps improve memory skills
- develops fine motor and language skills
- encourages self control
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directions
How to make
Vanilla Cupcake Cloud Dough
In a bowl, mix together
6 cups of flour
1-2 cups Vegetable Oil
2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
Rainbow Sprinkles
If too dry add more vegetable oil, if too wet add more flour.
Add cloud dough mixture to a large tray
Add in play items such as cupcake liners, cookie cutters, pom-poms, sprinkles, measuring cups and spoons
Set out cloud dough for play!
