Slime is probably one of the coolest experiments you can do safely and easily in your own home!
Our summer has been full of awesome science experiments, mainly with soap, baking soda, and vinegar. Joey is a huge fan of vinegar experiments!
He is a huge Ryan’s World fan, and if you know anything about Ryan’s World, you know that Ryan and his family love experiments! Including slime.
Joey’s fourth birthday is fast approaching, and with it, a Ryan’s World theme!
All he can talk about is slime, everything Ryan, and experiments!
His favourite colour is neon green, and he asked if we could make slime like Ryan and his dad!
Sensory activities are great for kids – and I love them equally as much!
Sensory activities promote physical, cognitive, and communication development in children. I’ll add a list of awesome, scientific topics that you can introduce to your child.
I know of a really fun slime recipe because of my ECE days!
This slime recipe is fantastic to use outdoors as well.
If you add a bit of cocoa powder or enough food colouring to make the slime brown, you have mud for some farm animal toys!
The Scientific Side To Slime
This slime recipe is safe for play!
It only uses two ingredients that you have in your home.
It’s also a great way to introduce your children to some scientific terms and experiences.
- Talk about the colours that you use in the recipe and the slime’s consistency with your kids!
- Cornstarch and water mixed together does not splash around like regular water!
- When at rest, this slime mixture acts like a liquid.
- If you try to grab, roll, or move the slime fast enough with your hands, it acts like a solid.
Recipe
You will require: water, cornstarch, and food colouring (optional).
- Put as much or as little cornstarch as you desire into a bowl.
- Slowly add water and your choice of food colouring in to the mix until the consistency is that of slime!
You can get so creative with this slime recipe! Use it in sensory bins. Dye it blue to make “water” and add sea creatures, rocks, gems, anything that your kids show an interest in!
If you liked this recipe, check out more sensory activities here!
Have fun creating!
TKM