Oobleck

Mix
2 cups cornstarch
1 cup water
food coloring (option- add to the water before adding cornstarch)

It takes effort to mix the two.
Hit it with your fist and pour it off the spoon.


I saw this idea HERE.

Rainbow in a Bag

Mix 1 c cornstarch, 1/3 c sugar and 4 c water in a saucepan. Boil stirring constantly-looks like Vaseline. Cool. Fill 1/3 of bag with the mixture. Add food coloring. Zip and squish.


These are so easy to make and fun to play with.
Bonus: they aren't messy!

Metamucil Slime

This recipe is truly gross. The little kids loved it and the big kids poked at it after they said it looked like snot. It was something none of the kids had ever seen before.

This can start to smell after a while so only make it a day or two before the event. We filled two large ziplock bags of slime to have enough for four large blue sheets.

Our large blue trays are donated from a church member. They are sterilized after surgery but then not used again. They are great for laying out material and having messy activities on.


Recipe:
1 tsp Metamucil or similar soluble fiber
8 oz water

Mix 1 teaspoon of Metamucil with 1 cup (8 ounces) of water in a microwaveable bowl.

Place bowl in the microwave and nuke on high for 4-5 minutes (depends on microwave power) or until the goo is about to bubble out of the bowl. Turn off the microwave.

Let the mixture cool slightly, then repeat (microwave until about to overflow). The more times this step is repeated the more rubbery the substance will become.

After 5-6 microwave runs, (carefully - hot hot HOT) pour the slime onto a plate or cookie sheet. Use a spoon to spread it out.

Allow to cool.

Slime can be stored at room temperature in a sealed baggie for several months. It will last indefinitely in a sealed bag in the refrigerator.

Liquid Starch Slime

1 c. liquid starch (It is best to purchase the Sta-Flo brand)
1 c. white glue
food coloring (optional)

Mix for 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

This activity is messy. Make sure you have a sink close.
The slime gets extra sticky if the room is hot. We found that out the hard way!

Shaving Cream

I assume you are seeing a theme here? I love messy activities where the children don't take anything home.

This is just shaving cream on old cookie sheets. The kids are encouraged to play in it. You can write your name, pile it up on your hands, or draw a picture in it.

We had aprons available for the kids to wear if they wanted to. After the child was done, a volunteer handed the child a paper towel to wipe his/her hands then the child stepped over to the sink (which was very close by) to wash his/her hands.