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This ocean slime recipe is a fast and frugal way to enjoy underwater DIY fun with your kids.
You can easily dive right into a whole lot of hands-on fun with just a few ingredients. My boys have had a blast making and playing with their under the sea slime - that's what they call it when they're having aquatic adventures. Oh, and you can use this slime with ocean themes in so many different ways!
I'm sharing our creative ideas for making this recipe plus tips for tweaking it. Make sure to read my tips for making slime time as stress-free as possible for all, too.
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This DIY Slime Recipe is SO Much Fun for Your Kids and You!
I love finding and incorporating hands-on ways to make learning fun for my boys. It's so cool to try all sorts of crafts and activities. Stuff like playdough and glitter don't scare me.
Slime? Well, I admit that I was a little wary of this slippery sea monster at first!
When my boys asked me if we could make slime as part of our homeschool fun activities, I winced. My first thoughts were that type of concoction would get all over the place -like stuck in carpet, on furniture, and in hair.
As my boys continued their pleas, I decided to give it a try. With a few simple and clear expectations, I discovered that slime time can really be an awesome addition to learning fun and life.
After trying all sorts of DIY slime recipes, I thought it was time to share our favorites. And I'm thrilled to share this slime with one of OUR favorite learning themes - OCEAN!
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Suggested Ingredients for This Ocean Slime Recipe
If you're like me, you want to know what type of materials you'll need for a project or activity. Here are the recommended ingredients in this DIY slime recipe (that yields one cup of slime):
1 bottle (5 oz.)
clear glue
1 cup
water
½ teaspoon
borax
food coloring
light blue
glitter
silver and blue
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How to Easily Make This Ocean Slime for Kids
Are you new to making homemade slime? No worries! This slime recipe is easy peasy. And it's really exciting to watch the transformation of all the ingredients into a material that you can easily move around and play with your hands.
It might take about five minutes to collect the suggested ingredients (see above) and these supplies:
- glass measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- large bowl
- large plastic spoon
- small plastic container with a tight-fitting lid or plastic bag with zipper
⭐️ The amount of food coloring used may be tweaked to your personal preference. Also, you can try different colors and see what types of ocean slime you can create!
⭐️ ⭐️ This recipe uses about 15 teaspoons (or 5 Tablespoons) of water + borax
Step-by-Step Directions for Making This Ocean Slime Recipe
01
Mix the water and borax
Add 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup with ½ teaspoon of borax.
Microwave for 30-45 seconds.
Stir until the borax is dissolved.
02
Blend the glue and food coloring
In a large bowl, add 1 bottle of clear glue (about 5 oz.)
Add food coloring drops - with 3 drops of light blue .
Stir until fully blended.
03
Slowly add the water and borax mixture
Add 1 teaspoon of water and borax at a time to the glue and food coloring mixture and stir.
Continue to add 1 teaspoon of mixture until no longer sticky.
04
It's glitter time!
Add the silver and blue glitter. Slowly fold it into the slime.
05
Storage tips and ideas for your ocean slime
Store this DIY slime in a plastic container with a tight lid or plastic baggie.
Tips for Super Fun Slime Time with Kids
I highly recommend setting clear rules and expectations with your kids when it comes to slime time. Here's what I go over with my boys:
- designate a specific area to use your slime
- discuss what tools, containers, and accessories are okay to use (and which ones are not)
- set a time limit (especially if you have a busy day)
- slime stays in your bubble (that's what my boys and I call about a one foot area around each person - so no slime "mysteriously" ends up on a sibling, pet, or parent)
- demonstrate how to care for and store your slime
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Fun Ways to Boost Your Ocean Slime Play
Think outside the box as you make and enjoy your slime. Talk about other small things (instead of glitter) that you can add to the slime. And chat about resources that you can use for learning about oceans - like books, games, and videos.
A few of the simple ways that my boys use slime during our homeschool time (because it's a smart way to keep hands busy, especially during read-aloud time) are:
- Using a large plastic tray to contain the slime mixture and any accessories
- Keeping the slime in a bowl or on a plate
- Placing some of the slime in a small plastic bag and seal (or zip) - wonderful learning tool when placed on hard surface to practice forming letters and numbers, math facts, cursive handwriting, and more!
- Tape the small plastic bag to a window and use the same way to work on handwriting and math skills
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Make a Splash with Your Slime Time!
High five! Your kids are going to have a blast with this slime with ocean themes.
It's such a cool way to enjoy hands-on activities that you can customize and enjoy again and again!
Did you make this ocean slime recipe?
I'd hear about your ocean slime making adventures and how you're enjoying it with your children! Please share in the comments area at the bottom of this post.
