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Glitter Slime: Three Ingredients and Kid Safe

Want something fun and safe to do with your kiddos this summer or with your students when you get back to school?   Why not try some no mess glitter slime!?  I tried it out this summer with my friends’ children.  It was an absolute hit.

This recipe contains no Borax and is kid safe.  You will need Elmer’s Glitter Glue, contact lens solution, and baking soda.

The Elmer’s Glitter Glue is the key ingredient.  It already has the glitter and color in it, so there is no need to add messy food coloring or glitter.  Your custodian will thank you! All my ingredients were purchased at Target and can be found easily at other stores.

You will need two containers of Elmer’s Glitter Glue.  They come in a variety of colors.  I picked two of the same color but it might be cool to mix the pink and blue and see if it makes purple.
You will need 1 Tablespoon of Baking Soda.
You will need 3 to 4 Tablespoons of Contact Lens solution. 

 Glitter Slime Recipe

Ingredients:

  • Two Bottles of Elmer’s Glitter Glue 
  • 1 Tablespoon of Baking Soda
  • 3-4 Tablespoons of Contact Lens Solution

Directions:

  1. Pour the two bottles of Elmer’s Glitter Glue into a bowl.
  2. Add one tablespoon of baking soda.
  3. Add three tablespoons of contact lens solution.
  4. Stir the mixture.
  5. If the mixture still seems loose, add another tablespoon of contact lens solution.
  6. Mix the mixture using your hands.  If the mixture sticks to hands, use contact lens solution to help get it off. 
  7.  Let kids play with slime.  Keep slime in a sealed bag or container when not in use.
Follow Up Activity – Slime Recording Sheet:
Click the image above to download the sheet from TpT.  
If you want a little more accountability or perhaps any easy way to introduce “How To” writing, utilize the free “How to Make Slime” recording sheet I have for free in my TpT store.   

I used PRISMACOLOR pencils to color in the title and draw the picture.  These pencils are of amazing quality.  From now on, I am going to use these beauties to draw my samples and decorate my banners.

I used Mr. Sketch Scented Crayons to color in the illustration.  These are the coolest crayons ever!!!  I cannot wait to put these scented crayons in the spelling center!  
You can find more ideas and join the Go teach! Community on Facebook by clicking {HERE}. Go teach! is the new incredibly loud and proud community with project ideas, resources, classroom tips, giveaways and more to inspire and help teachers.  Brought to you by teacher fan favorites such as Elmer’s, EXPO, Sharpie, Mr. Sketch, Paper Mate, Prismacolor, DYMO, and X-ACTO.

*Thank you to Go Teach! for sponsoring this blog post.  All opinions are my own.  I received compensation and free products in exchange for writing this post.  I only support brands and products that I use and that I believe in.

**Thank you to Morgan and Gavin for being my models.  They were compensated with Glitter Slime for this post. 

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