Looking for a fun new textural element to add to your homemade slime? This DIY aquarium rock slime recipe is a great way to shake things up! It’s super simple to make, and because it’s activated with contact lens solution rather than Liquid Starch, it’s also safer for your child’s skin. All you’ll need to make this slime is a few basic ingredients and 10 minutes of free time!
Activities
Looking for fun things to do with your kids? Setting up your own activities at home is easy, inexpensive and a great way to bond as a family!
Our archives contain simple science experiments, fun sensory activities and even taste-safe activities for little ones who like to put everything in their mouths!
DIY Felt Board for Kids
Felt boards are an excellent tool to promote children’s storytelling, creativity and hands-on learning—and making your own at home couldn’t be easier! All you’ll need to make your own DIY felt board is a frame, some felt, some glue… and about 10 minutes of free time!
Christmas Magic Paper Towel Experiment
This easy Christmas-themed science experiment is so simple to set up, and it’s sure to keep your little ones entertained! Plus, there’s no need to plan in advance or make a run to the craft store—this fun last-minute activity requires zero prep time and nothing but simple supplies that you probably already have at home!
Winter Sensory Bottle (Frozen-Inspired)
This winter sensory bottle is filled with gorgeous iridescent glitter and snowflakes—and its frosty blueish tinge makes it perfect for kids who love Frozen! Find out how to create your own glittery snowstorm-in-a-bottle in under 10 minutes with this easy winter craft!
Jack-o’-Lantern Sensory Bottle
Looking for an easy way to entertain your kids and get them excited for Halloween? This super simple jack-o’-lantern sensory bottle only takes a few minutes to make, but it’s sure to keep even younger kids entertained—and glitter jars are also a great tool for helping children regulate their emotions when they’re feeling upset!
Heat-Sensitive Colour-Changing Slime (without Thermochromic Pigment!)
Love making slime at home? This cool contact lens solution slime is made with a secret ingredient that causes it to change colours when it’s exposed to body heat—without the need for expensive thermochromic pigment!
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Edible Glow-in-the-Dark Marshmallow Slime
This spooky glow-in-the-dark slime recipe is perfect for Halloween! It only a takes a few minutes to make, and because it’s made using only edible ingredients, it’s perfectly safe for little ones who like to put things in their mouths! Your kids will love playing with this cool DIY marshmallow slime that glows under black light!
Starry Night Sensory Bag
This gorgeous starry night sensory bag is made using glow-in-the-dark stars that shine when charged under a light source. It’s the perfect DIY toy to help baby calm down before bedtime, and it only takes a few minutes to make!
Starry Night Sensory Bottle
This gorgeous starry night sensory bottle is made using small stars that glow in the dark when charged under a light source! It’s the perfect night-time calm-down bottle to help kids fall asleep, and the glow from the stars will fade on its own as they doze off!
Fizzing Baking Soda Paint Volcano (with Free Printable!)
This cool volcano craft is made using washable kids’ paint mixed with baking soda. It’s so fun, and the end result definitely deserves a place on your wall! Plus, the included printable makes this a super simple project to do with your kids. Just add drops of vinegar and have fun watching it bubble and fizz!
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