So what is it about slime that has everyone oohing and ahhing and rushing out to stock up on glue {Elmer’s Glue of course}. We think making slime is just one of the coolest things that every kid needs to try out, and we have made it simple for every teacher, care giver, and parent to do. Homemade slimes rock. End of story.
SLIME ACTIVITIES: RECIPES, VIDEOS, TIPS, & IDEAS
GOT SLIME? WHAT’S THE FUSS?
If you are afraid your kids is missing out on other awesome learning experiences because they are too busy making slime, then make sure to check out more about polymers and why slime really is science too. NEW! Turn your science activity into an experiment with these suggestions for science experiments with slime!
Kids can learn about mixtures, ratios, polymers, cross linking, molecules, and more all from making homemade slimes. Chemistry, sensory play, cool activities, and crazy science all in one simple activity, and we will show you how. If you really feel the need to diversify, we have 100+ STEM activities that should do the trick.
Want to look like a slime making pro and be a kid hero, we have the best slimey recipes to wow everyone with, even the adults who might not want to admit it. I bet it makes you feel like a kid again.
We have explored, experimented, and tested some cool ways to make gak, goo, flubber, slimes, you name it and what ever you want to call it, kids love it!
HELPFUL TIPS AND IDEAS
Slime safety is important too! Read all about safety tips and precautions here. Remember it is a chemistry experiment too!
We have put together a resource guide for creating fun slimes with themes for holidays, seasons, or whenever. You can find this SLIME IDEAS GUIDE here.
FIND THE BEST SLIME RECIPE FOR YOU
We have quite a few well tested recipes that we would consider to be super easy to make, and we would know since we love to give our slimey recipes themes for holidays, seasons, and even favorite characters.
Also, we are busy behind the scenes making a video for each slime, so you can see our recipes in action.
FAVORITE RECIPES FOR KIDS… FIND THEM ALL BELOW!
Fluffy slime has a really cool, unique texture, and is now one of our most popular recipes. You can make a huge bowl full the kids will love.
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This is our classic liquid slime starch recipe that we have been using for years.
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Saline solution like what you would use to clean contact lenses also makes for some pretty awesome slimey stuff!
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Your classic slime recipe.
or CRYSTAL CLEAR {Borax Powder}
There’s one secret little tip to make this look like liquid glass!
Super thick and super fun recipe!
This one uses a slightly different slime activator than what we are used to using, but it produced a very stretchy slime.
This also uses our classic liquid starch recipe but with clear glue and maximum glitter overload. You can also use the saline solution recipe.
You do need to purchase one special ingredient and a special magnet to enjoy this slime. However, it’s pretty amazing to see it come to life. It actually looks like it’s alive thanks to the power of the neodymium magnet! This was one of our most favorite science activities
This is a bit different but still uses the Elmer’s washable glue just no borax or liquid starch or saline. It’s going to be a different consistency, but we still found this slime to be pretty stretchy and fun! However, it is messier!
One extra ingredient and you have cool, glow in the dark slime that doesn’t need a black light!
Another taste safe and edible idea that uses the power of psyllium husk to make a gooey slimey mixture.
Perfect for anytime enjoyment but also cool for science parties, Harry Potter ogre theme, gross science, and more! Plus you can do it in the kitchen for neat kitchen science straight out of the cupboard.
A popular holiday treat also makes awesome edible or taste safe slimes. Try it around the holidays or buy extra to save for later. We have done several science experiments with these sugary goodies.
PARTY FAVORS
Want to include slime making in your next party? It’s a fun way to incorporate a great kid’s activity with a take home treat. This is also perfect for occasions like Halloween or Valentine’s Day when you want to go candy free.
Valentine’s Party Favor {free printable cover labels}
FUN THEMES
We have also created slimes around fun themes. There are too many list, but here are some favorites!
EMOJI slime also includes printable labels!
If you have a Harry potter fan, this is such a fun recipe that you can get really creative with too. Look up your favorite potions and try to recreate them with different colors, glitter, and confetti. Here are a few of our favorite potion slimes. There is also a free printable label set!
Another favorite theme all year round is our under the sea, Ocean themed idea. This summer we also added a mermaid themed slime {which can be seen in the the cover photo, middle} Mixing colors can provide a really cool look especially if the shades are close to one another.
And of course, you have to make a rainbow of slimes! You can use either clear or white glue, but you will need to adjust the amount of color added to get the right shades. When you end of mixing the whole spectrum of colors, you will eventually end up with a brownish/greenish slime. Pretty while it lasts.
We have worked hard to come up with cool themes for all the major holidays and the four seasons too. There are so many ways to dress up our recipes from using different colors, to confetti and glitter, or even fun little items.
Click here to see a year of holiday themed slimes. This will be continually updated as we add new ideas each year!
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Hi, if you need someone to speak with please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255! There’s also a youth website you can go to for help: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/
Please take care of yourself and talk with someone! Wishing you the best.