Easy Soap Making For Kids | A Step By Step Guide

Washing your hands with soap and water is of utmost importance. Try this simple tutorial on soap making for kids to help them practice good hygiene habits while having fun at the same time.

Soap Making for Kids Starter Guide

What You Need:

2 lbs. Glycerin soap base
Cupcake tray or soap molds
Soap dye or food coloring
Soap scents or essential oils
Microwave-safe measuring cup
Toys or trinkets (optional)
Knife
Spoon

Tip: Store your ingredients inside your molds to keep things organized

Step 1: Chop the Glycerin Soap Blocks

Cut up your glycerin soap into tiny cubes. This makes melting them in the microwave much easier later.

We used a pre-made soap base for this recipe because chemicals typically used to make a soap base from scratch like lye aren’t safe to use around kids.

Step 2: Melt the Soap Base in the Microwave

Have your kid place some of the glycerin soap cubes inside your microwave-safe measuring cup. Heat it on high in the microwave for 30-second increments until completely melted.

Tips:

If you plan on making soap in different colors, heat up 2-3 cubes at a time and place them in separate containers after.
Make sure to watch your soap carefully while in the microwave. You don’t want it to burn.

Step 3: Add the Scents and Coloring

Ask your kid to add a couple of drops of scent and soap dye to the now melted soap. Once you get your desired color and scent, have your kid stir the dye in using a spoon or popsicle stick.

Tips:

A little goes a long way with any of these additions.
Feel free to experiment with the dye to get the colors you want.

Step 4: Pour Soap Into the Molds

Pour the soap into the molds. You can pour just one color or even multiple colors for a cool layered look. For a fun touch, you can have your kid add in a trinket at the center like this adorable rubber ducky.

Caution: Be careful with pouring the soap as they’re very hot!

Step 5. Let Cool!

Let the soap chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours before taking them out. If you used a cupcake tray, you can use a knife to pop the soap out of the molds.