How to make Cloud Dough Recipe

Cloud Dough which can sometimes be called Moon Sand is a homemade mixture used for sensory play experiences.

The consistency of Cloud Dough can be powdery like flour and also mouldable, a bit like damp sand.  It is perfect for moulding, shaping, squeezing, pressing and sculpting into different shapes.

Cloud dough has a silky smooth texture and scented by the baby oil.  It provides a great hands-on sensory learning experience for children.

What you will need?

4 Cups of Plain Flour

½ Cup Baby Oil

Large tub and wooden spoon for mixing

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This recipe provides a descent amount of cloud dough for one or two children to play with. I double this recipe when using it in the classroom for 3 or more children at one time.

How to make it?

1. Measure and pour the flour into the large tub.
2. Add baby oil.
3. Mix with a wooden spoon.
4. Using your fingers, squeeze and press the cloud dough to blend the oil throughout the flour.
5. Store in an air tight container.

Please Note: 

Please always supervise young children around things that they may place into their mouths. Baby oil should not be ingested.

Take a look at how we used the cloud dough for a fun learning experience. Playing with Cloud Dough

Learning Opportunities:

• Creativity
• Fine Motor Development
• Hand-Eye Coordination and Control
• Cause and Effect
• Concentration
• Spatial awareness – experimenting with shape and space
• Language development – shape names
• Mathematics – capacity, measurement
• Scientific concepts and skills
• Imaginative Play

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