Let's Make Slime 100 Ways!

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 just a handful of ingredients. Some of our recipes use glue but others are taste-safe.

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 - 

​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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Here are some tips for making and playing with 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.