This month my little class of 2-year-olds has been celebrating all things winter. We have done several snowman crafts, made coffee filter snowflakes, and read a bunch of snow-themed children’s literature.
I saw this Snow Dough recipe somewhere on Pinterest and fell in love because 2 INGREDIENTS.
All week I talked it up with the kids that it was going to snow in our room on Thursday and for them to get ready for our little ‘blizzard.’
Then Thursday came and I got everything set up and went to mix it together with the kids and DUH DUH DUH… My assistant pointed out that I had accidentally purchased shampoo instead of conditioner.
It’s a good thing my 2-year-olds were in a forgiving mood! We had a good laugh about how I could be a weather man because my weather predictions were completely off. 😉
I arrived the next day with conditioner in hand and had the children help me measure out 3 cups of baking soda and 1/2 cup CONDITIONER.
We mixed everything together (and added in several sprinkles of silver glitter) and let me tell you a few things –
- My room smelled like heaven.
- The kids had SNOW much fun.
So much fun, in fact, that I had to send an emergency Work Order email to our facilities department requesting a vacuum because preschoolers and snow dough.
Have fun!
– Julie 🙂
Does it matter if you use cheap generic conditioner?
Nope! Cheap works GREAT!
Does it have the consistency of play dough after it’s made?
No! It is much softer and loose. It really feels like snow!
How long does it last? If you let I dry can kids mold it and create sculptures?
I Love how you admitted to your ‘forecast’ conditioner mishap! I tell my student teachers working with children, animals, weather
(snow days, pouring rain on bubbles day, too hot to hike, hot Autumn/ leaves are still green…….)…… it’s science!! Mishap with supplies, use the time as an opportunity to Chart Predictions!
So funny! Yes, I am all about being real! 🙂 Thanks for commenting!
i am worried about them eating it!
I watched them very closely and we didn’t have any problems at all! 🙂
Can they mould it into a snowman?
This DIY snow dough was so fun! My daughter and I made it and it works so well! Thank you! 👩👧❄️
That makes me so happy!!! 🙂
I will be decorating my store window with snow…Pls let me know how long will this last.I wanted it to be there for atleast couple of weeks.
I have twin won’t to make play snow how long does it last an can you put it in a container to use again
I would like to make this for a class project and be able to send a small plastic snack baggie or container of it home with them. About how many kids would this serve?
I’m looking to do this for my class as well. How much did it make?
This feels very weird!!! 😂😂😂
If you substitute Suave Ocean Breeze Conditioner it will also feel cold like snow and leave your classroom smelling flagrantly fresh!!
That sounds AMAZING! Thanks!!
how long does it last…ppl keep asking and i dont see a clear answer.
Can you make things with this, like maybe a snowman?
How long does it last, like if you make something, does it get hard and you can save it?
Can you put it in a ziplock bag and use it again later?
Regarding questions on how long it will last. Just give it a try! Conditioner is only a dollar at Dollar tree or other discount stores and a small box of baking soda is not expensive and then share your results! Have a blessed day and enjoy the “snow”!