![]() ![]() Glue based slimes typically are made by combing glue with either Borax or Liquid Starch. Glue and fiber supplement based slimes are more rubbery and oozy.Ĥ. Cornstarch based slimes are very liquid and drippy and loads of fun.ģ. Cornstarch Based also called Gak or OobleckĢ. ![]() There are many slime recipes out there but in general most fall into one of these three categories: Time to get slimed…… Basic slime facts:ġ. It’s an amazing sensory activity for kids and a fun chemistry experiment to boot. You see, I know how to make slime but I bet quite a few of you have not yet tried it. Slime is a well-traversed subject in the blogoshpere, there are so many amazing slime ideas it’s hard to see where this kid blogger might add something new…so we went back to basics instead. Like now! It’s so easy and I promise your kids will be enthralled with this one for a long time it’s pretty darn hard to resist! In fact I might go so far as to declare that slime is the new playdough…… Any slime left on countertops can be easily wiped off with warm water and a sponge, and it will go down the drain without any problems.You need to learn how to make slime. Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water for at least one minute to get all of the dish soap off your skin. Unfortunately, the slime does not store well, so it’s best to use it the same day it’s made.) Cleanup Add a drop of dish soap and mix to bind it together again. ( Note: If the slime is left untouched for a while, it may become crumbly. Ask, “Did the slime feel different when you squeezed it?” Learn more about Non-Newtonian fluids and see some cool experiments to try here ! Then, have them tightly squeeze the slime. Have your child rip off a fist-size ball of the slime and rest it in their hand. These types of fluids look and feel like liquid when they’re resting, but they become more solid when force is applied. Slime is an example of a non-Newtonian fluid.Water has low viscosity and flows quickly. It has high viscosity, meaning it flows (moves) very slowly because it’s so thick. Ask, “How does the water feel compared to the slime? Is it thinner and less squishy?” Slime is in between a liquid and a solid. Have them compare the slime to a liquid they’re familiar with, like water.As they hold the ends of the “worm” in each hand, have them extend their arms to see how far they can stretch it before it breaks. Show them how to roll/twist the slime into a long worm or snake shape.(See “Objects for play” above for more suggestions.) Things like cups, child-safe cutlery, plastic toys with cool patterns and textures are all fun additions to sensory play. Introduce tools and objects one at a time to boost their exploration of the slime.Give your child time to explore the slime on their own - stretching, squeezing, dripping, pulling it apart, and putting it all back together.If it’s crumbly, add 2-3 more drops of dish soap). It’ll have a consistency that’s between playdough and slime made with glue (if it’s too sticky, sprinkle in a little more cornstarch. After about five minutes of mixing, the slime should be ready.( Note: Food coloring can temporarily stain hands and permanently stain fabric.) Squeeze a few drops of food coloring into the mixture and continue kneading/mixing.Ask, “What do you see and feel happening as we mix? Are the ingredients changing?” ![]() Once the ingredients begin to clump, both you and your child can use your hands to continue kneading.
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