Assorted Goop Recipes :-)

Dear Families, 

 

During the school year, I whip up a variety of textural substances that the kids enjoy experiencing and exploring.  Many of them have asked for the "recipes" again and again.  I told the kids that I would post the recipes for them to create all summer long (woo-hoo!)

 

Here are some of their favorites:

 

 

This is a mixture of cornstarch and lotion, any kind of either.  I usually buy my cornstarch from Shoprite and lotion at Big Lots.  I don't use specific measured amounts, I just dump the cornstarch into a large plastic container and add lotion, mixing until it is a play-doh consistency.  I have added everything from food coloring, crushed easter egg dye tablets, and liquid watercolor to add color.  I have also purchased foam beads from Amazon and added them as mix-ins.  

When this becomes dry, just squirt in some more lotion.

 

 

This is a very simple slime recipe, those with an aversion to Borax will want to avoid this.  First, mix 2 tsp. Borax with 2 c. water.  I mix this and keep it ready in a jar.

Pour a generous amount of white glue into a plastic container, I buy my gallons at Walmart.  Next Spray in lots and lots of shaving foam, I buy this at Big Lots and usually use a full can per batch.  Mix together.  Pour a small amount of Borax solution into the mixture (I buy my Borax at ShopRite)), mixing and adding as you go until a slime texture is achieved.

 

 

This is an interesting one because as the kids play with it, it disappears--the amount decreases, becoming less and less, go figure.  This is also simple:  Pour a large amount of baking soda into a large container (I buy the biggest boxes at ShopRite), and mix in shaving foam until it holds together.  You can tweak it adding alternate amounts of shaving foam and baking soda until the desired texture is achieved.

 

 

Another easy recipe; I use the colored craft sand.  Pour lots of fine colored sand into a plastic container, squirt in some dish soap and add small amounts of water at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

 

If you're not making a mess, you're not doing it right!  

 

Your Friend, 

 

Ms. McCloy