Do you love ooey, gooey slime? If so, you're in the right place! Each week I'll be showing you how to make a new slime recipe using taste-safe, food based ingredients. Most slime recipes are made with glue but NOT these recipes! 

When I'm not teaching classes on Outschool, I lead Messy Play classes in my local community and I'm always trying out new recipes for play dough, slime and other sensory rich materials. In this class, I'll be sharing the recipes weekly so you can recreate your favorites. 

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Benefits of Messy/Sensory Play - 

In essence, sensory play includes play that engages any of your child’s senses. This includes touch, smell, sight, sound and taste. But it also covers movement, balance, and spatial awareness. When a child is born, their senses aren’t fully developed. They only mature over time as babies, toddlers, and preschoolers explore the sensory world around them.

​Nerve Connections - Sensory play helps children build nerve connections in their brain, which can help them learn and complete more complex tasks.​

​Cognitive Development - Sensory play helps children develop cognitive skills, problem-solving, and the ability to complete tasks

​Language Development - Sensory play can help children expand their vocabulary by exploring new words related to their experiences.

​Motor Skills - Sensory play can help children develop fine motor skills, which are important for using utensils, pencils, and other everyday items
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Creativity - Sensory play can help children develop creativity by engaging all their senses and giving them the freedom to work with different colors and shapes.

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Week 11/11: Marshmallow Fluff Slime
Week 11/18: Chia Seed Slime
Week 11/25: Chocolate Slime
Week 12/2: Gingerbread Slime
Week 12/9: Fiber Slime
Week 12/16: Galaxy Slime
Week 12/23: Chocolate Pudding Slime
Week 12/30: Clay Slime

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Edible slime can last a few days to five days, depending on the recipe and storage conditions.

Refrigerated: Edible slime can last up to two days in the refrigerator. 

Hardening: Some edible slimes, like those made with condensed milk, sugar, and cornstarch, will harden in the refrigerator and should be used within five days. 

Pudding slime: Pudding slime should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge and may need to be rehydrated before playing with again. It's recommended to toss the slime after one or two uses. 

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Here are some tips for making and playing with edible slime -

- Wash your hands before and after playing with slime to prevent bacteria. 
- Discard any slime that's on the floor or looks dirty. 
- Check for mold before reusing slime. 
- Always supervise children, even if the slime is taste safe.