Corn Starch is the Best

Corn starch is such a cool substance. It can help make a terrific gravy, as well as provide hours of fun for kids (and their grown-ups).

My all time favorite use of corn starch is to make ooblek. Use equal parts of water and cornstarch, mix it together and then play! Ooblek is fascinating because it can be both a liquid and a solid. When you squeeze it, it feel hard, but once you let it go, it oozes through your fingers. I can play with this stuff for hours (and I have!).


Another favorite corn starch recipe is corn starch dough; a soft, silky play dough which shares some of the properties of ooblek. Plus it makes your hands super soft.

Start with:

• 1 cup corn starch
• 12 oz bottle of super cheap hair conditioner (choose a favorite scent!)

Mix until dough forms, and play away.

You can also make your own Moon Sand; why spend the money when you can whip up your own?

Start with:

• 4 cups sand
• 2 cups corn flour
• 1 cup water

Mix together. You can also add glitter and food coloring to jazz up your moon sand.

Working with corn starch is MESSY!!! But so worth it!


Have fun!!