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Published: Oct 31, 2019 · Modified: Jul 19, 2022 by Judita Pauzuolyte · This post may contain affiliate links ·

10 Fake Snow Recipes That Will Amaze Your Kids

If you have been looking for a fake snow recipes for kids, you are in the right place!

Can you imagine your kid's face when you tell them that you are going to be making SNOW! Whether it's for a pretend fake snow play or for sensory bin activity you find it all in one place.

5 images of fake snow recipes for kids.

These recipes are simple to make and all the ingredients you may need is already in your cupboard. Here you will find unscented fake snow recipe, eco-friendly fake snow recipe, fake snow experiments and even more! They all are awesome – you can try all of these to find out the best fake snow recipe that works perfectly in your house according to your needs!

This idea came to my mind when I thought of last winter. We had a blast enjoying Holiday season in my home country Lithuania. I can‘t put it in words how much joy my kids had with the snow. It was something magical to them.

Actually, it was the first time they saw real snow!

So as soon as we came back home to sunny Turkey, I knew kids gonna want more SNOW (no matter the weather conditions). So to recall all the memories, I showed them how to make fake snow themselves!

Jump to:
  • Fake Snow Recipes
  • 1. HOW TO MAKE SNOW
  • 2. GIFT SNOW
  • 3. HOW TO MAKE FAKE SNOW FOR KIDS
  • 4. HOW TO MAKE PERFECT SNOW
  • 5. UNSCENTED FAKE SNOW FOR TODDLERS
  • 6. FAKE SNOW EXPERIMENT
  • 7. FAKE SNOW AT HOME
  • 8. FAKE SNOW, PUFFY PAINT SNOW AND INSTANT SNOW RECIPES
  • 9. 2 MINUTES AND 2 INGREDIENTS FAKE SNOW TUTORIAL. IS IT POSSIBLE?
  • 10. HOW TO MAKE ARTIFICIAL SNOW? QUICK AND ECO-FRIENDLY RECIPES
  • Snow Ideas To Boost Winter Mood
  • Benefits of Sensory Play with Fake Snow

Fake Snow Recipes

1. HOW TO MAKE SNOW

Kid hands holding a fake snow.
Source: Playtivities

Kids had a blast mostly by just touching it and enjoying the sensory play. Later they figured the snow could form in a shape, so they used sand toys to make some mini snow castles.

2. GIFT SNOW

This fake snow jar gift is perfect idea for quick stocking stuffers or unexpected situations. Imagine the joy on the child’s face when he receives snow FOR THE FIRST TIME!

3. HOW TO MAKE FAKE SNOW FOR KIDS

„Fluffy“ and unexpected fake snow from the crystals found inside of the diaper. Imagination never sleeps!

4. HOW TO MAKE PERFECT SNOW

Kid in a red shirt is playing with a snow in a blue container.
Source: Parenting Chaos

One more diapers version! It is also a cool science experiment to learn about absorbency.

5. UNSCENTED FAKE SNOW FOR TODDLERS

You may have heard of many fake snow recipes that use hair conditioner. This mom was very attentive and decided to make a fake snow that is unscented. Super cool!

6. FAKE SNOW EXPERIMENT

Three white bowl with a fake snow on a table with 3 paper sheets with description.
Source: The Homeschool Scientist

Three fake snow recipes in one and an experiment which help you decide which of them will be more suitable to you according your needs!

7. FAKE SNOW AT HOME

This is a cool recipe using a shaving cream. Mom shared some tips how to clean it up fast too!

8. FAKE SNOW, PUFFY PAINT SNOW AND INSTANT SNOW RECIPES

Kid in red shirt holding a fake snow over container with a fake snow.
Source: The Best Ideas For Kids

Get to know how to make snow for a sensory bin using cornstarch! Moreover, there are some puffy paint snow and instant snow recipes. How cool is that??  

9. 2 MINUTES AND 2 INGREDIENTS FAKE SNOW TUTORIAL. IS IT POSSIBLE?

Cold to the touch fake snow using just 2 ingredients. The preparation takes only 2 minutes of your time. There are no reasons not to try it.

10. HOW TO MAKE ARTIFICIAL SNOW? QUICK AND ECO-FRIENDLY RECIPES

4 glass jars with christmas trees made from fake snow on a table.
Source: Pure Ella

Here you will find 3 eco-friendly fake snow recipes that can be done inn less than 3 minutes. And I bet you already have all ingredients at home. I haven‘t tried the recipe with paper towels, but it’s on my to-do list!

Snow Ideas To Boost Winter Mood

Snow Slime. Have you ever heard of it? Actually, this one amazed me! We haven‘t tried it yet, but I am sure that this is going to be my kids favorite  slime recipe!

If you feel stuck with ideas and don't know what to do with fake snow or how to entertain kids with it, find some ideas here.

Benefits of Sensory Play with Fake Snow

Yes, you got me right. Fake snow is not only a way to meet winter season with joy and uniqueness, but also an activity, which has a big difference in kids sensory development.

It builds nerve connections within the brain, it gives an opportunity for kids to complete more complex learning tasks. It supports cognitive growth and motor skills, it develops kids problem solving skills. If you play together with your child it is also a good way to develop more social interactions.

It is worth your time because of all these benefits to your kiddos!

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