Science for Kids: Making Slime

Updated on June 5, 2024

If you remember, a few weeks ago, I was telling you about how I want to do some fun learning activities with my kids over the summer break! One of the areas I want to focus on is science. My kids are a little too small to understand many of the principles behind science experiments, but just getting them thinking about what can happen when you mix different things together is completely age appropriate. So, today, we decided to whip up a batch of slime!

Supplies needed:

• Borax
• Glue (clear or white)
• Food coloring
• Water

I originally found the recipe for how to make this slime over at Our Best Bites. Head over there to get all the specifics for the recipe. But, I will share the basic run down.

You mix borax with water and set aside. In another bowl, mix your glue, water and food coloring. Thomas wanted green and Olivia wanted blue, so I did two drops of each color. Then, you pour in the borax/water solution and watch the magic happen!

When you first start mixing it, it seems like it might never come together, but I promise if you keep going, you will be rewarded! 

This activity lasted us an hour, and seeing as it only took us about 5 – 10 minutes to make it, you can tell what a hit it was. Even my two year old played with it the whole time. Trust me, this stuff is awesome – even I got in on the fun. 

Best part – you can store it in an airtight container to play with at another time. This project was a little messy, but totally worth it.

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