Have you ever made fluffy slime?! It's so much fun and kids love it! This is one of my boys' favorite sensory play activities, so I'm excited to share this fluffy slime recipe with you today! My littlest love has always had a range of emotions. Sometimes he's simply overwhelmed and needs a calming activity to cheer him up. Most of the time, he asks to make fluffy slime. Not only does this bring a smile to his face, but it also makes him calm. I swear by the power of sensory play! I've … [Read more...]
Basic Slime Recipe
Are you new to making slime? Or are you looking for an easy, no-fail slime recipe? You have to try my basic slime recipe! We've made it hundreds of times and it always works! Basic Slime Ingredients 1/2 cup glue (I like using clear Elmer’s glue) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons of water 1.5 - 2 tablespoons contact solution (it must contain boric acid in the ingredients) optional: food coloring, glitter, or confetti ***do NOT use too much food coloring or it will … [Read more...]
Holiday Slime Recipe
Are you in the holiday mood yet? Christmas is in about a month, so you have plenty of time to make this holiday slime recipe! It just a few ingredients and it's easy to make. Love how this turned out! This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. Here's what you need for holiday slime: 1/2 cup clear Elmer's glue 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup Sta-Flo liquid starch (you can find this in the laundry detergent section of most stores) sequins or … [Read more...]
Elmer’s Gue Slime
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. See my disclosure policy for more details. Are your kids crazy for slime like mine are?! Last week alone, we played with 8 different slimes! We made four of them, but we also tried Elmer's Pre-Made Slime called Gue. Yep, you read that right. It's called GUE...not Glue. 😀 If you want to know if it's worth it, the short answer is YES! It really is amazing and probably the best pre-made slime I've ever tried. We've been … [Read more...]
Winter Slime
Winter is the time of year where we spend more time indoors in the Midwest! Yes, we love to play in the snow and go sledding, but we do have a lot of bitterly cold days where we need indoor activities. We love to make slime on those days! I'm excited to share my favorite winter slime recipe with you. It's super easy to make and your kids will love it! Materials for Winter Slime One 6oz bottle Elmer’s Clear Glue 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water, as needed 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2-3 … [Read more...]
Liquid Starch Slime Recipe
Do your kids like slime? Have you found yourself searching for an easy slime recipe? If so, you're in the right place! I have an easy liquid starch slime recipe that only needs three ingredients! I love this slime because it's super stretchy and slimy, hence the name! My other favorite slime recipe isn't quite as slippery, so if you're looking for one that is less gooey, then you'll want to check it out! Liquid Starch Recipe Ingredients: You don't need a lot of ingredients for this … [Read more...]
How to Set up Slime Stations
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. Last week, I had the opportunity to help hundreds of kids make slime! It was awesome and I loved teaching them the simple steps to make slime. Making slime with a lot of children is not always easy, so today I want to share my tips and tricks for doing this with a large group and using slime stations to minimize the chaos. Our school plans a STEAM night every year. We invite numerous clubs and organizations that are related to … [Read more...]
Valentine Slime Recipe
Do your kids love slime as much as mine do?! I always have slime supplies on hand because my kids and their friends love to make it! Today I'm sharing the best valentine slime recipe. I say it's for Valentine's Day (only because I used heart confetti!), but you could make this any time of the year! Valentine Slime Materials: 1/2 cup clear Elmer's glue (Elmer's is the best and I only recommend this brand) 1/2 cup warm water sequins/glitter 1/2 cup Sta Flo liquid starch bowl, … [Read more...]
Snow Slime Recipe
Do you get snow where you live? We just got our first snow of winter a few days ago and my kids are loving it! However, we only got one inch of snow and it's frigid outside, so we haven't been playing in it! But we have been playing with my new snow slime recipe! This is such an easy recipe and it's great for days when you need an indoor activity! Here's what you need for snow slime: 3 cups shaving cream 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup white glue 1/2 cup Poly-Fil micro … [Read more...]
Fall Slime Recipe
My kids love to play with slime! It keeps them busy for such a long time and it is a great calming play activity. You can make this fall slime in under five minutes with just a few supplies! This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. Here's what you need for fall slime: 1/2 cup clear Elmer’s glue 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup Sta-Flo liquid starch sequins or glitter bowl spoon Start by mixing the glue with the water in a bowl. Add in the … [Read more...]