Are your kids obsessed with Star Wars? Do they love to play with slime? Then you won’t want to miss this fun and easy Star Wars themed slime recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and some Star Wars toys, you can create a galaxy far, far away right in your own home.
Not only is making slime a great sensory activity for kids, but adding a Star Wars twist to it will also ignite their imagination and creativity. This activity is perfect for May the Fourth, a special day celebrated by Star Wars fans around the world, but it can also be enjoyed any day of the year.
In this blog post, we’ll share a step-by-step guide on how to make Star Wars themed slime with your kids. We’ll also provide tips on how to customize the slime with different Star Wars characters and toys, and how to turn it into a fun sensory play activity. So grab your lightsabers and get ready to make some slime!
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Materials
- 1 bottle of black glitter glue
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1.5 tbsp contact solution (with boric acid)
- Star Wars themed toys (such as mini figures, spaceships, or lightsabers)
Instructions on Making Star Wars Slime
- Pour the entire bottle of black glitter glue into a mixing bowl. If you don’t have black glitter glue, you can use regular clear glue and add black food coloring and glitter.
- Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the glue and stir until well combined.
- Slowly add 1 tablespoon of contact solution to the glue mixture, stirring constantly. Keep stirring until the mixture becomes less sticky and starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Only add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon if the slime in still very sticky. Adding too much contact lens solution will make your slime stiff.
- Knead the slime with your hands until it becomes stretchy and pliable. If it’s still too sticky, add a little more contact solution and knead it again.
- Once the slime is ready, add your Star Wars themed toys to it. You can mix them in with your hands or simply place them on top.
- Play with the slime and the Star Wars toys, exploring the texture and stretchiness of the slime. You can also use the toys to create your own Star Wars stories and scenarios.
Tips
- If you don’t have Star Wars themed toys, you can print out pictures of your favorite characters and glue them onto cardboard or popsicle sticks to create your own DIY figures.
- To store the slime, place it in an airtight container or ziplock bag. It can be kept for a few weeks, but make sure to check it before each use to ensure it’s still fresh and stretchy.
- To make the slime even more Star Wars themed, you can add food coloring to create different colors, such as green for Yoda or brown for Chewbacca.
Age Suitability
This craft is good for toddlers aged children 3 years old and up.
Mess Level
The mess level for this craft is low.
Difficulty to Create
Low.
Skills Developed
Language development, shape recognition, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, imaginative play, creativity.
Toddler and Preschooler Curriculums, Books & TV Show!
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
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Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
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TV Show: Curious Crafting
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Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
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