Christmas Slime

Supplies

• PVA glue

• Baking soda

• Contact lens solution (must contain boric acid)

• Food colouring (red, green, or festive colours)

• Glitter or festive confetti

• Mixing bowls or cups

• Spoons or craft sticks

• Measuring spoons

• Airtight containers or zip-lock bags (for taking home)

Steps

1. Add GluePour approximately ½ cup of PVA glue into a bowl.

2. Add Baking SodaAdd ½ teaspoon of baking soda to the glue and mix well until smooth.

3. Colour the SlimeAdd a few drops of food colouring and stir until evenly mixed.

4. Add GlitterStir in glitter or festive confetti (optional).

5. Activate the SlimeSlowly add contact lens solution, 1 teaspoon at a time, mixing as you go.Continue until the slime starts to pull away from the bowl.

6. KneadUse hands to knead the slime until it is no longer sticky and has a stretchy texture.

7. StorePlace the finished slime into a container or bag with the child’s name.

Other Information

• Children should wash hands before and after making slime.

• Supervise closely and remind children not to put slime near mouths or faces.

• If slime is too sticky, add a few more drops of contact lens solution.

• If slime becomes too firm, add a small amount of glue to soften it.

• Slime should be taken home the same day.