Create stretchy, squishy, and bouncy slime using just two ingredients: cornstarch and liquid dish soap. This recipe doesn’t include glue or any harsh activator ingredient like borax, so it’s eco-friendly and non-toxic! Slime is an engaging and hands-on introduction to early science concepts, such as non-Newtonian fluids and viscosity.
(Safety: Please don’t let children put the slime or its ingredients in their mouths. You can also try these taste-safe recipes.)
What We’re Learning and Skills We’re Building
- Sensory development – touching the slime and the other materials to learn about texture
- Measurement – using both dry and liquid measuring cups to add the correct amount of ingredients
- Hand-eye coordination – practicing precision while scooping and pouring the ingredients
- Language acquisition – learning the meaning of words like “solid,” “liquid,” “non-Newtonian fluids,” and “viscosity,” as well as descriptive words for the slime and the other ingredients
