{"id":6457,"date":"2020-11-12T15:58:57","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T21:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=6457"},"modified":"2020-11-13T12:40:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T18:40:35","slug":"kinetic-sand-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/kinetic-sand-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Mix and Knead Kinetic Sand with Lynn Lilly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><center><a id=\"69e2adbc78d67\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tSpDAGDHTIQ&#038;width=500&#038;height=333\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Webp.net-compress-image.jpg\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"Mix and Knead Kinetic Sand\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(500);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.666);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(333);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tSpDAGDHTIQ&amp;width=500&amp;height=333';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.666);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+500+\", ratio \"+0.666+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                $(\"a#69e2adbc78d67\").attr('href', new_url);\r\n                \/\/console.log(new_url);\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n    \/* ]]> *\/\r\n    <\/script><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tSpDAGDHTIQ\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-3d\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:8px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:8px;text-shadow:none\"> Click here to check out the video!<\/span><\/a><\/center><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n[et_social_share_custom]\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div>\n<p>Give those busy hands something to do by making your very own kinetic sand. Take a break from your virtual learning studies and whip up this easy recipe for a lot of fun!<\/p>\n<p>This kinetic sand activity is a fun exercise for kids who are still practicing their shapes and perfecting their fine motor skills. It&#8217;s also a great way to explore sensory and imaginary play.<\/p>\n<p>Break up the day with a hands-on challenge. Find us on social media <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/greatwolflodge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@GreatWolfLodge<\/a> and tag #pawsnplay to let us know what you come up with!<\/p>\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Cup of Sand<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp Clear School Glue<\/li>\n<li>1 Tsp Liquid Starch<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp Liquid Dish Soap<\/li>\n<li>Pigment (Food Coloring or Mica Powder)<\/li>\n<li>Large Bowl<\/li>\n<li>Spoon<\/li>\n<li>Popsicle Stick<\/li>\n<li>Measuring Spoons<\/li>\n<li>Mixing Spoon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Time to Craft: 5 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_1.jpg\" alt=\"kinetic sand recipe materials\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_1-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Measure and mix together the liquid soap,\u00a0 liquid starch and glue in a large bowl until it forms a slime like consistency.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6470 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_12.jpg\" alt=\"homemade kinetic sand\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_12.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_12-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Add the sand into the large bowl slowly mixing it in with the spoon..<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_13.jpg\" alt=\"slowly add 1 cup sand\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_13.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_13-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Add small amounts of pigment to the mixture mixing it until you get your desired color.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6472 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_14.jpg\" alt=\"diy kinetic sand\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_14.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_14-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Use your hands to knead the kinetic sand together until all the loose sand has become part of the kinetic sand ball.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6473 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_15.jpg\" alt=\"how to make kinetic sand\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_15.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_15-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Have fun playing and making new creations with the kinetic sand!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6476 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_18.jpg\" alt=\"kinetic sand activity\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_18.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kinetic_sand_18-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>We hope you had a blast making your very own kinetic sand. Visit us again soon for more ideas on how to have fun at home with the family during your eLearning recess break. If you\u2019re curious about visiting Great Wolf Lodge, be sure to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.greatwolf.com_paw-2Dpledge&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=H1uwy1kuogwhUMorwrqLlUTImweNLvHHQYK-1KNnGAw&amp;m=2rr-TB8GViDJcV1oy4zhi3tP0xSo9A0mmJpTgqyRnTM&amp;s=EuvvbV48WXIkewUDQdLw11cqE8sZ6hXJrnZkABpHRDw&amp;e=\">Paw Pledge<\/a>. We\u2019re committed to keeping your family safe while you play!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Created by CraftBoxGirls.com \/ @craftboxgirls<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_social_share_custom] Give those busy hands something to do by making your very own kinetic sand. Take a break from your virtual learning studies and whip up this easy recipe for a lot of fun! 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