Preschool Recipes

EARTH FRIENDLY RECIPES & PRODUCTS

 

Homemade Moon Sand

4 Cups of Sand

2 Cups of Cornstarch

1 Cup of Water

 

Mix ingredients together and enjoy!

 

Sidewalk Paint

2 Tablespoons of Cornstarch

4 Tablespoons of Water

6-8 Drops of Food Coloring

 

Mix ingredients together and get painting!

 

Homemade Finger Paint

3 Tablespoons of Sugar

½ Teaspoon of Salt

½ Cup of Cornstarch

2 Cups of Water

Food Coloring

 

Combine these together in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until mixture thickens.  Let cool then pour into small containers- we like donated baby food jars!  Add food coloring and stir to create desired colors and enjoy!

 

Homemade Puffy Paint

1 Cup of Salt

1 Cup of Flour

1 Cup of Water

Food Coloring

 

Mix ingredients together and pour into squeeze bottles and enjoy!

 

Homemade Crayons

Broken Crayon Pieces (no papers!)

Cooking Spray

Muffin Tins

 

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.  Spray muffin tins to prevent sticking.  Put crayon pieces in muffin tins and place on center rack in oven for about ten minutes.  Remove and let cool.  Now create your masterpiece!

 

Homemade Bubbles

6 cups of Water

2 Cups of Dawn Dish Detergent (Some people like Ivory instead!)

¾ Cup of Light Corn Syrup

 

Mix ingredients together in a bottle and shake well.  Let mixture sit for a few hours and then start blowing some amazing bubbles!