Kinetic "smart" sand - it's a terrific entertainment for children. All kids love to dig in the Sandpiper, sculpting mud pies, build castles, garages.
But in the winter, in the cold in the sandbox do not play, so come to the rescue of "smart" kinetic sand, which is also being heard children's fingers, like plasticine. And it is now possible not to look in the shops and cook at home in 5 minutes.
How useful child "smart" sand?
It would seem that the sand as the sand, and in fact it benefits both developing games can not be overestimated:
- kinetic sand developing fine motor skills and tactile sensations;
- good effect on the emotional state, soothes, reduces the level of aggression;
- It promotes creativity, imagination;
- and just allows the child to amuse themselves.
And if you are ready to run to the store for this very useful thing in the life of the crumbs, do not rush. Kinetic sand can be done independently, quickly and very inexpensively.
How to make a kinetic sand home
In order to make this sand home, you'll need:
- clean sand (preferably buy it at the pet shop) - 4 cups;
- starch - 2 cups;
- water - 1 cup.
Mix sand and starch, and then adding on slightly water. It follows that the sand has not turned out too thin.
How to make a colorful kinetic sand
Kinetic flower can also be made in color. It's enough in the water during cooking to add a little color, for example, gouache. And how to make the kinetic sand and at the same time paint it in different colors with color crayons, look at this video:
