Wanting to make your own fake snow for sensory play? You have come to the right place! Just two simple ingredients are all you need. Learn how to make fake snow with our simple DIY recipe and video below! We have all kinds of fun winter-themed activities for you to try with your kiddos this season!
Easy Fake Snow Recipe
TIP: Making play snow can get messy with little hands helping out, so be prepared for spills. Make clean-up super easy by setting your tray on top of a dollar store shower curtain, on a table, or the floor.
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Supplies:
- Large tray (cookie sheet works)
- Cornstarch
- Baking Soda
- Water
- Play Accessories; Cookie Cutters, Plastic Snowflakes, Pinecones, etc.
How to Make Fake Snow Indoors!
Mix your fake snow in a bowl and transfer it to a tray afterward. The recipe calls for a 1:1 ratio of baking soda to cornstarch.
STEP 1: Start by pouring equal amounts of cornstarch and baking soda onto the tray or a bowl. You can also measure if that works best for you. Choose whatever amount you want, such as 1 cup or the whole box. It’s up to you.
STEP 2: Mix the baking soda and cornstarch with your fingers.
STEP 3: Next, add enough water to form a ball when you squeeze some of the mixtures in your hands!
Gently loosen any clumps until your fake snow looks just like real snow. Make sure to add the water very slowly. And if you end up with a too runny mixture, simply add a bit more of the baking soda and cornstarch mixture.
Edible vs Non-Edible Fake Snow
Creating edible fake snow is a safe and fun way for toddlers to explore sensory play too! Instead of baking soda and cornstarch you could use shredded coconut (unsweetened works best). Add a few drops of vanilla extract for a delicious scent.
Cloud dough, made from flour and oil, can also form a crumbly, moldable snow-like texture. See our cloud dough recipe. While puffed rice can make a light weight crunchy snow that is taste safe.
How Long Does Fake Snow Last?
It will last 7 to 10 days, stored in an air-tight container. Over time it will absorb moisture from the air, and the consistency will change. But it is super easy to whip a new batch of fake snow to play with!
Pour, mix, and crumble your fake snow till you have the perfect snowy consistency, and you don’t need a pair of gloves to enjoy!
Add snowflakes or other winter-theme cookie cutters to your fluffy fake snow sensory bin! Build a winter scene with arctic animals and explore polar bear science with our blubber science experiment!
Get Your Free Winter Sensory Play Guide
This free winter sensory guide will add a little sensory play to your day this season!
More Fun Sensory Play Recipes
- Squish and squeeze this awesome foam dough.
- Two-ingredient oobleck is super simple to make and even more fun to play with.
- Try this easy no cook playdough recipe.
- You don’t need to buy it; instead, make kinetic sand.
- We have tons of edible slime recipes for you to try.
Winter Sensory Play Activities
Make a winter sensory bin or create a snowman sensory bottle! Grab our free winter sensory play guide to keep the ideas rolling all season long.
Will the snow keep if stored in a sealed bag? Looking to make snowman kits for a class gift. Thanks!
I have never tried it! I’m not sure if and when mold might form would be the only question depending on how far in advance you want to make them…
I’m a bit late here, but I wonder if it’s a good idea to send home a potential big mess! I’m a retired early elementary teacher, and did some of these activities with my students in the 90s.
When you say a 1:1 ratio, is that in measurement form (1 cup:1 cup) or weight (1lb:1lb)?
Whatever amount you want to make, it’s just equal parts of both ingredients.