How to Make Slime ~ The Best and Easiest Recipe
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Want to know how to make slime? It’s really easy and one of my kids favorite things to do!  We have made and shared a lot of edible slimes over the years, I also have a fun and easy floam recipe on my site. This DIY slime recipe is our old favorite and an update from one of my oldest posts on the site!  I figured it was time for a re-fresh of old pictures. 🙂 This is the easiest slime recipe. Plus it is SUPER stretchy, a great texture, and lasts a good long time.
How Is Slime Educational?
Now moms, if you are reading this and wondering why in the world anyone would want to make slime, hear me out! Â Or, if you are wondering if there is really anything to learn from it, read on.
Slime can definitely be a learning activity. Â When you make homemade slime you can learn about chemical reactions, polymers and non-newtonian fluids (Oobleck is another non-newtonian fluid).
It is an awesome sensory activity for kids, too. Some kids thrive with something in their hands to knead and mold as they read or listen.
I know it can get messy, sticky and sometimes gets stuck to things~ believe me, we have been there, but I think the mess is worth it (sometimes)!
How to Make Slime
Slime Ingredients:
Two mixing bowls
1 Â 1/2 c. very warm water
2 c. glue (you can use white or clear glue for different appearance)
A few drops of food coloring (as much or little as you want)
1 Â 1/3 c. very warm water
2 teaspoons borax powder (this is found in the laundry aisle at the grocery store).
Fun Ways to Play It
See also my Shiny Pot of Gold Slime! & Erupting Dinosaur Extinction Slime.  Also, check out all of my fun Edible slimes!
We love using GAK in combination with Dr. Seuss’ Bartholomew and the Oobleck! I imagine this is just what oobleck would be like!