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35+ Creative Slime Ideas

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So you’ve made a batch or two of slime before and you enjoyed it.

But now you are looking to up your slime game. Plain old slime just isn’t going to cut it anymore.

Fortunately. . . I’ve got you covered!

I’ve rounded up more than 35 of the most fun and creative slime ideas that will have your kids falling in love with slime all over again.

I’ve got slime recipes for pretend play, nature-inspired slime, edible slime, slime with a science twist, and so much more.

Check out the awesome creative slime ideas below!

Note: You’ll find tons of ideas for sensory-friendly play on my sensory play page.

I've rounded up more than 35 of the most fun and creative slime ideas out there. These slime recipes will have your kids falling in love with slime all over again. I've got slime recipes for pretend play, nature-inspired slime, edible slime, slime with a science twist, and so much more. #slime #sensoryplay #preschool #prek #kindergarten #firstgrade #1stgrade #secondgrade #2ndgrade #thirdgrade #3rdgrade #tweens || Gift of Curiosity

Imaginative Slime for Pretend Play

Imaginative Slime for Pretend Play

These slime activities are great for imaginative kids and for stimulating pretend play.

Dirt and mud slime from Fun-A-Day

Unicorn slime from Kids’ Activities Blog

Construction site slime from Fantastic Fun & Learning

Fairy slime from The Best Ideas for Kids

Googly eye monster slime from The Inspiration Edit

Slime Meets Science

Slime Meets Science

These slime recipes have some really cool science behind them!

Magnetic slime from Kids’ Activities Blog

Color changing slime from Messy Little Monster

Mad scientist slime from Totally the Bomb

Glow in the dark slime from Fun with Mama

Glow in the dark slime from Quietly Creative

Slime as a Teaching Tool

Slime as a Teaching Tool

These slime activities can all be used to teach letters and other important skills.

Letter slime from Pocket of Preschool

Chalkboard slime from Little Bins for Little Hands

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom slime from Fun Learning for Kids

 

Edible Slime

Edible Slime

These slime recipes are all made with taste-safe ingredients.

Edible candy cane slime from The Soccer Mom Blog

Edible Starburst slime from Teach Beside Me

Edible chocolate slime from The Soccer Mom Blog

Edible rainbow Sour Patch Kid slime from Teach Beside Me

Edible banana marshmallow pudding slime from Crafts 4 Toddlers

Edible Jell-O slime from The Soccer Mom Blog

Edible candy corn slime from Fun with Mama

Animal-Inspired Slime

Animal-Inspired Slime

These slime recipes were inspired by different animals.

Spider web slime from My Joy Filled Life

Shark slime from The Homespun Hydrangea

Zebra slime from Fun-A-Day

Sky-Inspired Slime

Sky-Inspired Slime

These slime recipes were all inspired by things we can see in our sky.

Cloud slime recipe from Little Bins for Little Hands

Rainbow slime from The Best Ideas for Kids

Rainbow slime from Fun with Mama

Rainbow slime from Messy Little Monster

Galaxy slime from Crayons and Cravings

 

Nature Slime

Nature Slime

All of these slime recipes were inspired by things found in nature or by natural phenomena.

Sand slime from Simple Everyday Mom

Ocean slime from Natural Beach Living

Avalanche slime from Little Bins for Little Hands

Watermelon slime from Simple Everyday Mom

Melting snowman slime from Teach Beside Me

Molten lava slime from Fun-A-Day

Sensory slime

Sensory Slime

These slime recipes provide awesomely fun sensory experiences.

Crunchy slime from Quietly Creative

Crayon slime from Simplistically Living

Dishsoap slime from Mommyhood Life

Calming lavender slime from Natural Beach Living

Gold slime from Fun-A-Day

Confetti slime from The Inspiration Edit

Magnesium flake slime from STEAMsational

More sensory play resources

More sensory play posts from Gift of Curiosity:

  • Fun with flubber
  • Water beads and shaving cream
  • Bubble dough
  • Fun with oobleck
  • Writing with shaving cream
  • Watermelon oobleck
  • Kinetic sand
  • Water beads and shaving cream

For more activities that will delight the senses, see my Sensory Play page and my Sensory Play Pinterest board. 

I've rounded up more than 35 of the most fun and creative slime ideas out there. These slime recipes will have your kids falling in love with slime all over again. I've got slime recipes for pretend play, nature-inspired slime, edible slime, slime with a science twist, and so much more. #slime #sensoryplay #preschool #prek #kindergarten #firstgrade #1stgrade #secondgrade #2ndgrade #thirdgrade #3rdgrade #tweens || Gift of Curiosity

Filed Under: Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Sensory

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