Bubble Dough
A fun and easy sensory activity for kids that combines cornstarch and dish soap to create a stretchy, fluffy dough perfect for playtime and learning.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Cornstarch For a moldable texture.
- 1/2 cup Dish soap Clear or colorful both work.
- 1 cup Shaving cream Fluffy foam (not gel) makes it light and airy.
Optional Add-Ins
- few drops Food coloring For adding colors.
- to taste Glitter For extra sparkle and sensory delight.
Tools
- 1 Mixing bowl Medium-to-large for mixing.
- 1 Spoon or spatula For mixing the ingredients.
- hands Your hands Best for kneading and mixing.
- 1 Storage container Keeps the dough soft for about a day or two.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, pour in the shaving cream and dish soap. Mix gently.
- Add a few drops of food coloring (one per batch or mix multiple colors for marbled effects).
- Slowly fold in the cornstarch, stirring gently until it becomes thick and fluffy.
- Sprinkle in glitter if you're feeling extra magical.
- Once combined, knead with your hands until it forms a soft, stretchy dough.
- Adjust as needed: If it’s too sticky, add more cornstarch. If too dry, add a small squirt of dish soap or shaving cream.
Notes
Bubble dough is not edible; supervision is advised for young children. It can last in an airtight container for about a day or two.