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Home » Food For Thought » 2-Ingredient Snow Dough

2-Ingredient Snow Dough

By Taesha Butler September 1, 2017 (Updated September 7, 2021) 13 Comments

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This recipe for 2-Ingredient Snow Dough is straight out of my classroom plan book. A recipe I have used for years to bring natural fun sensory play and exploration to my students…and now I’m sharing it with you.

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Snow dough mixed in a bowl with a spatula.

Notice how I didn’t say “clean” in that description l. Because while the ingredients in this homemade snow dough are simple, clean and things you likely already have around your house……sensory play is far from a clean activity!

But childhood and learning can and should be messy…it’s half the fun.

I love homemade play dough for open-ended sensory play, but sometimes it is fun to mix it up with something a little different for the kiddos to explore and experience. That’s where 2-Ingredient Snow Dough comes in.

Its soft. Its malleable. Its all natural. ANNNNNDDDD its made with two simple ingredients I bet you already have in the house!

It’s the perfect thing to throw together in minutes on a rainy day when the kids are jonesing for a creative outlet….and Mom and Dad just need a break.

Or any day….it doesn’t have to be raining.

Not only is this Natural 2-Ingredient Snow Dough quick to throw together in a large bowl or reusable bin but it can set your child’s imagination totally on fire! It’s naturally gluten-free for children and/or families with high gluten sensitivity and you can add lovely aromas to it to make the snow dough have a calming or refocusing aromatherapy experience!

Ingredients for snow dough on a table before combining.

So what are the 2 ingredients?

Baking soda

hair conditioner

Such a strange combo, I know…but it makes such a wonderfully playful mixture!

Tips for making snow dough

If you are making this for a child with extreme gluten sensitivities, make sure that the conditioner you are using is also gluten free!

Gluten is often added to personal care products, and while it is not absorbed through the skin….it can enter the child’s system if they do not properly wash their hands after play and then eat or put hands in/near their mouth.

Mixed snow dough on a cookie try with cokie cutters and a hand showing a ball.

When making this for oral/young children

Also, since there is hair conditioner in this sensory activity, please be aware of the ingredients in conditioner if making this for a young and/or oral child. I also suggest being sure to sit with young children as they play, just to be sure they don’t sample it in hopes of an easy snack!

What kind of conditioner should I use?

Truthfully, any kind of conditioner you have on hand will work.

But I like to be mindful of the ingredients in our personal care products. so when I select a conditioner, I check the ingredients to make sure that the conditioner is free of:

  • artificial fragrance
  • SLS and/or sulfates
  • parabens
  • triclosan
  • polyethylene glycol

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A child playing with snow dough on a cookie tray.
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2-Ingredient Snow Dough

This recipe for 2-Ingredient Snow Dough is straight out of my classroom plan book. A recipe I have used for years to bring natural fun sensory play and exploration to my students…and now I'm sharing it with you.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Keyword: cloud dough, sensory play, snow dough
Servings: 1 batch
Calories:
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Baking Soda I buy the big bags from Costco
  • 1 cup Conditioner (ensure it is gluten free for children with extreme gluten allergies)

Instructions

  • Combine in a large bowl.
  • Mix until dough has an even consistency and texture.
  • Play and have fun! Store in an airtight container between uses. If dough seems dry, mix in a tablespoon of water to help soften.

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  1. Rosie

    September 1, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    Like hair conditioner??

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    • Taesha Butler

      September 1, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      Yes, hair conditioner!

      Reply
  2. Edith

    September 1, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    Yes, please be more specific about what "all natural" conditioner is. Thanks and I’m excited to make it!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      September 1, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      Excellent question! I’ve edited the post to explain further!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie

    September 4, 2017 at 10:54 pm

    About how much would you say this makes? I’m looking for an activity for 6 kids and am wondering if I’d need to double or maybe even triple it? Thanks!!

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    • Taesha Butler

      September 5, 2017 at 2:39 am

      What you see pictured in the post is one batch. I would say double it for 6 kids….and maybe even triple it if you really want them to have an ample amount to create with.

      Reply
  4. Amy

    September 8, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    Hello! How do you store it and how long does it last for? Thought I’d make some ahead for a Paw Patrol party! (Snow play with Everest)
    Thanks,
    Amy

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      September 13, 2017 at 9:08 pm

      I store it in an air-tight container. And it typically lasts about a month. If it gets dry, just mix in a little water to bring it back to life!

      Reply
  5. Prax

    August 5, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    My kid si very oral, wich kind of hair conditioner you recomend?

    Reply
  6. Kimberly

    November 16, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    What kind of conditioner do you like to use? And could I add some drops of thieves to it?

    Reply
  7. Robin Diaz

    November 19, 2018 at 6:50 pm

    Just made this for my napping 2 year old.. I’m thinking when she wakes up I’ll let her play with it in the bathtub to contain the mess (that’s where she paints sometimes too!)

    Reply
  8. Kathleen

    January 6, 2020 at 7:15 am

    What is natural conditioner?
    Can I use cheap dollar store conditioner?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Taesha

      January 6, 2020 at 4:43 pm

      Absolutely. You can work whatever conditioner you prefer

      Reply

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