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Sensory · The activity desk
Stretch and fold slime
Explore how a small amount of play slime stretches and folds.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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A commercially made, non-toxic play slime labeled suitable for your child's age and a washable tray
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult checks the product's age guidance and ingredients for sensitivities, washes hands and places a small amount on the tray.
Adult's role: Stay close, prevent tasting and follow the product instructions. Stop if skin becomes irritated and wash the affected area.
Let's make it happen
- Look at the slime on the tray and describe its color and shape.
- With adult supervision, gently press and stretch it, then fold it back onto itself.
- Compare a slow pull with a gentle squeeze and describe what you notice. Stop when you are finished.
Make it simpler: Watch an adult stretch the slime, or press it with a spoon instead of touching it.
Clean up: Return slime to its container and store it out of reach of children and pets. Wash hands and the tray with soap and water.
For ages 3 and up with close adult supervision, subject to the product label. Slime is not food; keep it away from mouths, eyes, broken skin and pets.