How To Make This Easy Monster Slime Recipe For Kids
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This simple monster slime recipe for kids is so much fun to make any day of the year! With just 6 simple ingredients, this messy play activity will have the kids excited and enjoying monster themed fun while working on their sensory skills as well!
If you’re hesitant about making slime, just know it’s for the greater good.
If you focus on how making Monster Slime feeds your child’s creativity, gives them sensory input, and helps with fine motor skills, you just might see it isn’t bad at all!
Plus, there’s no denying the cute googley eyes and the fun green glitter that are two of the main ingredients for this simple DIY slime recipe. It’s a fun slime that is unique and one that the kids really will enjoy.
Don’t forget to try this DIY Pink Slime Recipe with Glitter as well. Because once you make one type of glitter slime, you’re going to want to make them all.
Supplies needed for this Easy Monster Slime Recipe For Kids
If you’re learning at home this year, whether virtual or online, you can easily use this simple slime craft as one of your art or creativity lessons for the day as well.
The kids can use this to learn how to read and follow directions and properly apply measurements per the directions, too.
Since there is a real possibility that your child could create this glitter slime in less than 5 minutes, it’s a great craft for them to kickstart their day and give them something to look forward to also.
To begin, gather the following ingredients:
- ½ cup Clear Elmers Glue
- ½ cup of water
- ½ cup of Liquid Starch
- Food coloring
- Glitter
- Googley eyes (all different sizes and shapes)
Just lay them out on the table so you can grab as you go!
How To Make Monster Slime
Just follow the super simple steps below to make this easy slime recipe!
Start by gathering up all of the supplies listed above. (Never start a craft without being certain you have everything first!)
Next, use a mixing bowl and add in the water, and glue. Mix.
Once mixed together, all in the coloring and/or sparkles. (As you can tell, we made ours green with green glitter.)
Make certain that you’re mixing the water, glue, and additives together very well.
Once combined well, take and add in the liquid starch and stir for a minimum of 30 seconds.
At this point, you should notice that the mixture is pulling away from the sides of the bowl and sticking together.
Once you notice this, you can start to mix the slime mixture with your hands. It should be pretty pliable at this time.
Once it’s mixed and not sticky, you can lay it on a flat surface.
Add in the googley eyes and have fun. Mix them in!
Note: While the kids can help mix the glue and water and add-ins, I do recommend that an adult is the one to add in and handle the liquid starch.
They’re going to love how it looks and feels!
Tips for making this Easy Slime Recipe
As you’re working through this slime recipe for kids, there are a few things to be aware of and a few pointers you might want to consider when you’re making it, along with simple tips that can help answer some common questions when making Monster Slime.
Can I color this slime any color that I want?
You totally can! We choose green for that monster look and feel but you can choose to use any color. You can even make multiple slimes and change up the coloring for each.
How do you store Monster Slime once made?
If you’re not careful with slime, it will easily dry out. The best place to store slime is in a glass container with a lid.
If that’s not an option, a plastic bag that can be sealed and closed will work as well.
How long will this Monster Slime last once made?
This honestly will vary. It can actually last for weeks or even months without drying out as long as it’s stored properly. However, if it’s not, it will dry up very, very fast.
If you’re excited to make this simple homemade slime recipe, make certain to check out our festive DIY Gold Glitter Slime for St. Patrick’s Day as well.
How to clean slime out of carpet?
When making this easy slime recipe, if you don’t already have art clothes or smocks, I recommend them.
I also like to have a thick vinyl tablecloth to spread on the floor or table where they are playing to make clean up easy.
However, mistakes still happen and slime mistakes can feel more frustratingly hopeless than most…but they don’t have to.
If you happen to get slime on your clothes, watch this video where my friend Cindy tells you how to get it out simply and effectively. And if it lands in your carpet, this video is going to be your new favorite place on the internet.
Monster Slime
This simple monster slime is easy and fun to make!
Materials
- ½ cup Clear Elmers Glue
- ½ cup of water
- ½ cup of Liquid Starch
- Food coloring
- Glitter
- Googley eyes (all different sizes and shapes)
Instructions
Start by gathering up all of the supplies listed above. (Never start a craft without being certain you have everything first!)
Next, use a mixing bowl and add in the water, and glue. Mix.
Once mixed together, all in the coloring and/or sparkles. (As you can tell, we made ours green with green glitter.)
Make certain that you're mixing the water, glue, and additives together very well.
Once combined well, take and add in the liquid starch and stir for a minimum of 30 seconds.
At this point, you should notice that the mixture is pulling away from the sides of the bowl and sticking together. Once you notice this, you can start to mix the slime mixture with your hands. It should be pretty pliable at this time.
Once it's mixed and not sticky, you can lay it on a flat surface.
Add in the googley eyes and have fun. Mix them in!
Notes
While the kids can help mix the glue and water and add-ins, I do recommend that an adult is the one to add in and handle the liquid starch.
How To Make This Easy Monster Slime Recipe For Kids
Slime is a fun sensory activity for kids and this easy slime recipe will have them excited to make their own slime in no time. With just a few ingredients, you can quickly whip up a batch of monster slime that will keep your little ones entertained for hours on end. Let us know how it goes!