Kinetic Sand in Play Doughs, Putty & Sand

Does kinetic sand make a good gift for a 5-year-old?

A 5-year-old that enjoys making things will love getting kinetic sand as a gift. Coated with polymer, this sand feels dry, but it sticks together, which means kids can squeeze and mold it to make all kinds of fun things. For extra fun, shop for kinetic sand in bright colors.

Do I have to worry about mess with kinetic sand?

Although kinetic sand isn't mess-free, it's much easier to clean than regular sand because the grains stick together. To make cleanup easier, have your kids play with kinetic sand on the kitchen table or outdoors. Placing the sand in shallow boxes or oblong cake pans keeps it contained, and an old sheet or drop cloth under the table works well for spills.

What kinds of toys go with kinetic sand?

Toy cars and trucks make a fun addition to kinetic sand. Kids can race diecast cars around sand tracks, scoop the sand with dump trucks, or plow through sand hills with miniature monster trucks. Kids that enjoy pretend cooking can make cakes, cookies, loaves of bread, and more with kinetic sand. Additional toys that go with kinetic sand include plastic animals and sand toys like scoops, shovels, sifters, and molds.