Cornstarch and Dish Soap Bubble Dough
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 1 small batch):
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ½ cup liquid dish soap (any scent or color)
- Optional: food coloring, glitter, essential oils (for scent play)
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👩🔬 Directions:
1. Mix the ingredients:
– In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup cornstarch with ½ cup dish soap.
– Stir with a spoon or hands until the dough starts to come together.
2. Adjust texture:
– If too sticky, add a bit more cornstarch.
– If too crumbly, drizzle in more dish soap, a little at a time.
3. Add fun (optional):
– Mix in food coloring for vibrant dough or glitter for sparkle.
– A drop or two of essential oil can add calming scent (like lavender or citrus).
4. Play and explore:
– Let kids squish, roll, stretch, and shape it with cookie cutters, cups, or hands.
– Great for tactile sensory bins, pretend baking, or quiet time.