Why Slime Making can be Fun and Educational

It’s ooey-gooey, slimey and a chance to pretend you’re a mad scientist in a lab – of course slime making is fun! But did you know that making slime can also be educational and aid in child development?

1.      It’s a fantastic sensory development activity where young kids can learn about different textures and shapes.

2.      Measuring and mixing the ingredients to make slime is a fantastic math and chemistry lesson.

3.      Playing with and squeezing slime, can often help calm anxieties, frustrations and serve as a fidgeting tool.

Slime is truly the ultimate example, that learning and fun can go hand-in-hand! We’ve rounded up our favourite Slime recipes to get you mixing, creating and learning!

Tie Dye Slime

Supplies Needed:

• 147 ml (5 _ oz) Elmer’s Orange Glow-in-the-Dark Glue

• 147 ml (5 _ oz) Elmer’s Purple Glow-in-the-Dark Glue

• 147 ml (5 _ oz) Elmer’s Clear Glue

• 1/2 tbsp of baking soda

• 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution

Instructions:

1. Pour out 147 ml (5 oz) of Elmer’s Orange Glow-in-the-Dark Glue into a bowl.

2. Add ½ tbsp of baking soda and mix thoroughly.

3. Add 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution.

4. Mix until mixture gets harder to mix and slime begins to form.

5. Take the slime out and begin kneading with both of your hands.

6. If needed, add ¼ tbsp of contact lens solution to make the slime less sticky.

Repeat

steps 1 – 6 to make the next two Slime batches, Purple Glow and Clear slime.

Once all colours are created, lay them on top of each other and then swirl and twist!

If you knead too much, the colours will eventually mix and become one. Have fun playing with your snow indoors, snow slime that is!

*Adult supervision is required; This project is not appropriate for children under the age of 3 years. Always wash your hands before and after making and playing with slime.

Warning: If large quantities of contact lens solution are accidentally ingested (greater than a tablespoon), get medical attention immediately.

Tinsel Slime

Supplies Needed:

• 177 ml (6 _ oz) Elmer’s Silver Glitter Glue

• 147 ml (5 _ oz) Elmer’s White Glue

• 1/2 tbsp of baking soda

• 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution

Instructions:

1. Pour out 147 ml (5 oz) of Elmer’s Silver Glitter Glue into a bowl.

2. Add ½ tbsp of baking soda and mix thoroughly.

3. Add 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution.

4. Mix until mixture gets harder to mix and slime begins to form.

5. Take the slime out and begin kneading with both of your hands.

6. If needed, add ¼ tbsp of contact lens solution to make the slime less sticky.

Repeat

steps 1 – 6 to make the next white Slime batch. Once created, lay them on top of each other and then swirl and twist! If you knead too much, the colours will eventually mix and become one.

*Adult supervision is required; This project is not appropriate for children under the age of 3 years. Always wash your hands before and after making and playing with slime.

Warning: If large quantities of contact lens solution are accidentally ingested (greater than a tablespoon), get medical attention immediately.

Blue Sky Slime

Supplies Needed:

• 177 ml (6 _ oz) Elmer’s Blue Glitter Glue

• 147 ml (5 _ oz) Elmer’s Blue Metallic Glue

• 147 ml (5 _ oz) Elmer’s Colour Changing Glue - Blue to Purple

• 1/2 tbsp of baking soda

• 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution

Instructions:

1. Pour out 147 ml (5 oz) of Elmer’s Glitter Glue into a bowl.

2. Add ½ tbsp of baking soda and mix thoroughly.

3. Add 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution.

4. Mix until mixture gets harder to mix and slime begins to form.

5. Take the slime out and begin kneading with both of your hands.

6. If needed, add ¼ tbsp of contact lens solution to make the slime less sticky.

Repeat

steps 1 – 6 to make the next two Slime batches. Once all colours are created, lay them on top of each other and then swirl and twist! If you knead too much, the colours will eventually mix and become one.

*Adult supervision is required; This project is not appropriate for children under the age of 3 years. Always wash your hands before and after making and playing with slime.

Warning: If large quantities of contact lens solution are accidentally ingested (greater than a tablespoon), get medical attention immediately.

Glow-in-the-Dark Slime

What’s cooler than slime? Glow-in-the-Dark slime!

Make luminescent slime using a few common household ingredients. It’s super easy and kid-friendly!

Supplies Needed:

• 1/2 tbsp of baking soda

• 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution

• 147 ml (5 oz) Elmer’s Glow-in-the-Dark Glue

Instructions:

1. Pour out 147 ml (5 oz) of Elmer’s Glow-in-the-Dark Glue into a bowl.

2. Add ½ tbsp of baking soda and mix thoroughly.

3. Add 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution.

4. Mix until mixture gets harder to mix and slime begins to form.

5. Take the slime out and begin kneading with both of your hands.

6. If needed, add ¼ tbsp of contact lens solution to make the slime less sticky.

*Adult supervision is required; This project is not appropriate for children under the age of 3 years. Always wash your hands before and after making and playing with slime.

Warning: If large quantities of contact lens solution are accidentally ingested (greater than a tablespoon), get medical attention immediately.

Colour Changing Slime

Make slime that goes from blue to purple to blue again with Elmer's Colour Changing Liquid Glue! That's because this craft glue changes colours when exposed to sunlight. It's a specially formulated washable glue that's safe and nontoxic, making it an ideal choice for kids. And while it's great for creating playful glue slime, it also adds a transformative touch to arts and crafts. Watch the glue change colour when decorating, painting, and gluing for endless creativity.

Supplies Needed:

• 1/2 tbsp of baking soda

• 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution

• 147 ml (5 oz) Elmer’s Colour Changing Glue

Instructions:

1. Pour out 147 ml (5 oz) of Elmer’s Colour Changing Glue into a bowl.

2. Add ½ tbsp of baking soda and mix thoroughly.

3. Add 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution.

4. Mix until mixture gets harder to mix and slime begins to form.

5. Take the slime out and begin kneading with both of your hands.

6. If needed, add ¼ tbsp of contact lens solution to make the slime less sticky.

*Adult supervision is required; This project is not appropriate for children under the age of 3 years. Always wash your hands before and after making and playing with slime.

Warning: If large quantities of contact lens solution are accidentally ingested (greater than a tablespoon), get medical attention immediately.

Metallic Slime

For slime that shimmers and glistens, break out Elmer's Metallic Glue. This specially formulated glue lets you create slime creations without the need for food colouring. It's a specially formulated washable glue that's safe and non-toxic, making it an ideal choice for kids. And while it's great for creating dynamic glue slime, it also adds a vibrant touch to arts and crafts. Elmer's Metallic Liquid Glue provides endless creativity when decorating, painting, gluing, and more.

Supplies Needed:

• 147 ml (5 oz) Elmer’s Metallic Glue

• 1/2 tbsp of baking soda

• 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution

Instructions:

1. Pour out 147 ml (5 oz) of Elmer’s Metallic Glue into a bowl.

2. Add ½ tbsp of baking soda and mix thoroughly.

3. Add 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution.

4. Mix until mixture gets harder to mix and slime begins to form.

5. Take the slime out and begin kneading with both of your hands.

6. If needed, add ¼ tbsp of contact lens solution to make the slime less sticky.

*Adult supervision is required; This project is not appropriate for children under the age of 3 years. Always wash your hands before and after making and playing with slime.

Warning: If large quantities of contact lens solution are accidentally ingested (greater than a tablespoon), get medical attention immediately.

Glitter Slime

Make slime and art packed with glittery colour using Elmer's Glitter Glue. Washable, safe, non-toxic and _exible when dry, Elmer's Glitter Glue is great for making glitter slime, crafting and more. Smooth and packed with sparkly colour, perfect for making slime!

Supplies Needed:

• 1/2 tbsp of baking soda

• 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution

• 177 ml (6 oz) Elmer’s Glitter Glue

Instructions:

1. Pour out 177 ml (6 oz) of Elmer’s Glitter Glue into a bowl.

2. Add ½ tbsp of baking soda and mix thoroughly.

3. Add 1¼ tbsp of contact lens solution.

4. Mix until mixture gets harder to mix and slime begins to form.

5. Take the slime out and begin kneading with both of your hands.

6. If needed, add ¼ tbsp of contact lens solution to make the slime less sticky.

*Adult supervision is required; This project is not appropriate for children under the age of 3 years. Always wash your hands before and after making and playing with slime.

Warning: If large quantities of contact lens solution are accidentally ingested (greater than a tablespoon), get medical attention immediately.