Nothing says winter fun like snow, but you don’t have as many stuffy noses or dripping wet clothes when you can make your own snow indoors! There are lots of homemade snow recipes out there, but to create the most realistic snow that lets kids mold it and build snowballs or mini snowmen, you only need two ingredients (that are common household staples, woohoo!).

All you need is 2-3 cups of baking soda and 1/2 cup of hair conditioner (preferably white so it doesn’t dye the snow). Place the baking soda in a mixing bowl and add the conditioner. Massage the ingredients together until the desired snow texture is achieved.

Consider creating a winter sensory bin for older toddlers and preschool children. This might come in handy for any homeschool studies on habitats, weather, tundra animals, etc.

If you have little ones who will likely eat the homemade snow, there are safer, “more edible” recipes online.

(Safety note: Baking soda is generally safe in measured quantities, but large amounts can be toxic. Supervise children while they play with this mixture.)