Launch your child into a world of tactile galactic play with the Outer Space Busy Bag. This compact, hands-on kit pairs the soft, richly scented Little Munchkins Playdough with a full constellation of space-themed tools to spark imaginative exploration, build fine motor skills, and keep little hands busy for hours.
What’s inside the Outer Space Busy Bag
- Five mini, deliciously scented Playdough colors for a vibrant cosmic palette: Silver Night Sky, Caramel Galaxy Black, Raspberry Earth Marble Mix, Hot Apple Pie Tuscan Sun, and Banana.
- 1 x Board for shaping and displaying your mini planets and rocket landscapes.
- 1 x Textured Rolling Pin to create cratered moons, ringed planets, and space textures (note: rolling pin design may vary by kit).
- 1 x Selection of wooden stars to sprinkle across the dark void of your dough universe.
- 1 x Selection of silver mica stones for asteroid belts and starry accents.
- 6 x Marbles to use as tiny space capsules, planets, or launch pads.
- 2 x Plastic Crystals for glimmering meteor showers and space crystals.
- 2 x Space figures & Accessory (astronaut figure and accessory may vary) to inspire storytelling and role-play during cosmic adventures.
Why this set stands out
Designed with sensory learning at its core, the Outer Space Busy Bag delivers a multi-sensory experience that goes beyond basic play. The dough is non-toxic, food-grade, and crafted specifically with little hands in mind. It’s soft, pliable, and long-lasting, so kids can squeeze, roll, and reshape without fatigue, reinforcing hand strength, finger dexterity, and pincer grasp through repeated, engaging actions.
What makes this kit uniquely valuable is how seamlessly it blends tactile exploration with imaginative play. The space props—stars, mica stones, marbles, crystals, and space figures—invite open-ended storytelling. Parents and teachers can guide mini science adventures, from creating cratered planets to mapping asteroid belts, all while practicing essential skills like tracing, sorting, patterns, and sequencing.
Practical use cases
- In the car or on a plane: a compact, mess-minimized activity that keeps young minds focused on exploration.
- Classroom centers: a hands-on math and science station for counting, patterning, and basic astronomy concepts.
- Home learning: build a lunar surface, craft space habitats, or recreate a cosmic scene for storytelling time.
- Therapeutic play: the dough’s texture and scent provide calming, focused engagement that supports sensory regulation.
Care, safety, and notes
Store the dough in the airtight jar provided and keep it in a cool, dark place. If salt crystals appear on the surface, that’s normal and they’ll re-integrate with use. The dough is manufactured with non-toxic, food-grade ingredients, but it is not meant to be eaten due to its high salt content. This set contains wheat, salt, food coloring, cream of tartar, vegetable oil, and essential oil. Nuts, dairy, eggs, and soy are not ingredients, but the production facility handles those items, so cross-contamination could occur. Adult supervision is recommended for children under 3.
Note: Colour and accessory details may vary slightly between kits due to batch differences. Some sets may feature different astronauts or accessories, adding a delightful element of surprise to each unboxing.
Whether you’re stocking a classroom sensory bin, planning an engaging at-home activity, or curating a travel-friendly busy bag, the Outer Space Busy Bag offers a rich, multi-faceted play experience that nurtures curiosity, dexterity, and storytelling—one cosmic session at a time.
Inventory Last Updated: Feb 28, 2026