Down here in the South, you can almost smell it in the air. It gets here long before the “official” start of summer.

My kids love to try all things summer-related. We’ve made ice cream desserts, popsicle learning activities, beach sand, and more.

So I thought it would be nice to share a fun confetti ocean slime recipe that would be yet another awesome summer activity for kids!

This is a perfect sensory play idea for warm weather.

And what I love most about slime is that it’s basically mess-free. It doesn’t leave marks on my table. It doesn’t require that I clean up afterwards.

Once we spend a few minutes making it, the kids can have at it. Win!

Read on to get the full instructions and ingredients. Plus, there’s a printable instruction sheet too!

Want even more sensory fun for summer? Don’t miss our DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime!

What Ingredients Do You Need for Ocean Slime?

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This slime is made with clear glue and liquid starch. Both of these are easy to find – either online or in stores.

Heads up: If you’re looking for large bottles of clear glue, you’ll want to get to the stores before back to school season starts.

Otherwise…you might not find any.

The blue color in this slime comes from the liquid starch, so there’s no need to add food coloring.

Outside of that, all you’ll need is fine blue glitter, warm water, and your choice of confetti!

These pictures feature Peppa Pig party confetti, but you can really use any confetti you happen to have around the house.

How to Make Ocean Slime

Start by pouring the glue into a bowl.

Mix in some warm water and then add the blue glitter.

Then you’ll add some of the liquid starch. Always start with less than you think you need. You can add more later.

This is kind of a balancing act, because slime doesn’t always turn out the same way.

So you’ll add water and liquid starch as you test the mixture.

Once it feels right, stir until it forms a ball and then knead it for a couple of minutes.

Add in the confetti and your ocean slime is done!

Get the printable ocean slime instructions below!

Yield: 1 batch

How to Make Confetti Ocean Slime

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This fun confetti ocean slime is a perfect way to have sensory fun during summer!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• 16 oz. clear glue
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water, as needed
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup liquid starch, as needed
• Party confetti
• Fine blue glitter

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, use a fork to combine the glue and 1/4 cup of warm water.
2. Pour in the glitter and stir to mix well.
3. Add 2-3 tablespoons of liquid starch.
4. Stir continuously for two minutes.
5. Add more water if the mixture is too stiff. Add more liquid starch if the mixture is too sticky.
6. Stir until the slime forms a ball, then knead for two minutes.
7. Once the slime stretches easily, add the confetti and knead it into the slime.

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Unless you live in the Deep South. 

Then nothing says “winter” like temperatures below 50 degrees.

It almost never gets cold enough for snow down here, but our kids always want it to snow each year. So we’re making it snow inside with this fluffy snowman slime recipe!

This is such a great winter sensory activity, whether you get snow in your area or not.

Plus, it doesn’t make a mess, so if you’re a messy play avoider (like…ahem…myself), this one won’t take you hours to clean up afterward.

Read on to get the full DIY snow slime recipe instructions below!

And, for more fun with sensory activities, take a look at our glittery mermaid slime too!

DIY Fluffy Snowman Slime Recipe for Kids

What I love about slime is that kids get to help make it and then play with it. So it’s really a two-in-one activity.

And if you need some quiet time, they’ll play with slime happily for hours on end. (At least my kids will.) It’s perfect for quiet time.

To make this DIY snowman slime recipe, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• white school glue
• lemon, orange, and grapefruit scented oil (optional)
• artificial snow
• foam shaving cream (avoid the menthol kind if you want the citrus scent to come through)
• contact lens solution
• baking soda
• small foam beads
• white glitter

In a large bowl, mix together the white glue, citrus oils, and glitter.

Then add the shaving cream, contact lens solution, and baking soda.

Finally, pour in the foam beads and artificial snow. Use a wooden spoon to mix everything together well.

You might need to add a little more contact lens solution until you get the consistency you want. The snowman slime should pull away from the sides of the bowl as you mix it.

Remove the slime mixture from the bowl and knead it with your hands until smooth.

You’ll know it’s ready when you can mold it into a ball that keeps its shape.

Dump the snowman slime on the table and let kids play with it using winter-themed toys: snowmen, snowflakes, even arctic animals would make a great addition!

If you’re planning on throwing a winter kids’ party, you can make this snow slime into party favors! 

Just put some in empty baby food jars, add a colorful ribbon around the center, and you’re done!

Scroll down to get your printable Snowman Slime recipe!

Try out some of these other winter ideas for kids!

Be sure to follow my Winter Activities for Kids Pinterest board too!

Printable Snowman Slime Recipe

This handy printable snowman slime recipe makes it simple to mix up this winter slime at home! 

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DIY Fluffy Snowman Slime Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup white school glue
• 10 drops each lemon, orange, and grapefruit scented oil (optional)
• 1/4 cup artificial snow
• 3 cups foam shaving cream (avoid the menthol kind if you want the citrus scent to come through)
• 1-2 tbsp contact lens solution
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup small foam beads
• 1/4 cup white glitter

Instructions

• In a large bowl, mix together the glue and citrus oils (if using).
• Add the white glitter and shaving cream.
• Add the contact lens solution and baking soda.
• Add the foam beads and artificial snow.
• Mix together with a wooden spoon until mixture pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
• Remove the mixture from the bowl and knead with your hands until smooth.

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Making slime is one of the most popular activities for kids these days. There are so many great slime recipes to try. But, since we’re slowly coming into summer (yay!), I thought it would be fun to share a super easy DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime!

This is such a fun activity to try during the warmer months!

Read on to get the full project directions and printable instructions! And, there’s a super cute printable below for turning this Mermaid Slime into adorable party favors.

Want to have more fun with slime? Don’t miss our roundup of 50 unique slime recipes for kids to make!

DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime for Kids

To make this DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime, you’ll need the following:

• Clear glue
• Food coloring
• Colored glitter
• Baking soda
• Contact lens solution

Start by pouring the clear glue into a bowl.

Then add a few drops of food coloring. (Choose a color that matches the mermaid theme.)

Add a good amount of matching colored glitter and stir it well.

Then add baking soda and contact lens solution (that’s what turns the mixture into slime).

And you’re done! It really only takes a few minutes from beginning to end.

Make as many mermaid-themed colors as you like!

DIY Mermaid Glitter Slime Party Favors

If you’re throwing a mermaid-themed kids’ party, you can even turn this Glitter Slime into cute goodie bag prizes!

Just pour the slime into empty baby food jars and tie ribbon around the neck of each jar.

Grab these adorable mermaid toppers to glue onto the jar lids.

And you’re done!

Since this slime lasts a very long time when it’s stored in an airtight container, it’s a wonderful party favor for kids to take home.

Get these adorable mermaid slime printable topper labels by clicking the image below!

DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime Instructions

Now….for the printable Glitter Mermaid Slime instructions!

The full ingredients and instructions are below. And you can even print them for your convenience!

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DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime

This fun glitter mermaid slime is perfect for ocean-themed sensory play!

Ingredients

• 6 oz clear glue
• 3 to 4 drops food coloring
• 1 to 2 tbsp colored glitter
• 1/2 tbsp baking soda
• 1 tsp contact lens solution

Instructions

• Pour the clear glue into a mixing bowl.
  
• Add a few drops of food coloring to the bowl. Start with one or two drops and add more as desired.
  
• Add the glitter and mix well.
  
• Add the baking soda and contact lens solution. Stir to combine. When the slime starts to pull away from the bowl, you'll know it's done.
  
• Store in an airtight container.
  

Did you love making this DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime with your kids? Share how yours turned out in the comments!

Take a look at these other fun activities to share with your kids this summer!

And see more ways to have some sensory fun with the kids on my Sensory Play Pinterest board!

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A lot of them, though, are the same basic recipe with just a few changes. So I thought it would be cool to gather up 50 unique and totally awesome slime ideas that kids can make and play with!

If your little ones have already started shouting “I’m bored!”, this list will definitely come in handy. Many of the DIY slime recipes below feature themes, so they’d be a perfect addition to a learning unit for early grades!

Read on to see all the fun slime ideas listed below. And for more fun, check out our colorful moon sand that’s great for outdoor play!

50 Awesome Slime Recipes for Kids

1. Flubber Slime – Look! We’re Learning!

2. Liquid Starch Slime – Little Bins for Little Hands

3. Neon Slime – The Crafting Chicks

4. Bath Soap Slime – Beauty Crafter

5. Root Beer Float Slime – Homeschool Hideout

6. Rainbow Slime – Sugar Spice and Glitter

7. Superhero Glitter Slime – Natural Beach Living

8. Starbucks Frappucino Slime – Midget Momma

9. Ocean Slime – Schooling a Monkey

10. Magnetic Slime – Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls

11. Super Stretchy Edible Slime – Lemon Lime Adventures

12. Princess Slime – The Best Ideas for Kids

13. Jungle Slime – Buggy and Buddy

14. Geology Gemstone Slime – Steam Powered Family

15. Peeps Slime – Schooling a Monkey

16. Silver and Gold Slime – Fun-A-Day

17. Fizzy Scented Slime – Look! We’re Learning!

18. Lemon Scented Slime – Little Bins for Little Hands

19. Edible Pudding Slime – The Soccer Mom Blog

20. Sour Patch Kids Slime – Teach Beside Me

21. Fluffy Oobleck Slime – Fantastic Fun and Learning

22. Slushie Slime – Mess for Less

23. Model Magic Slime – Buggy and Buddy

24. Floam Slime – Childhood 101

25. Glittery Unicorn Slime – Happy Hooligans

See even more fun slime recipes for kids on the next page!

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It’s hard to grasp what exactly makes slime so popular with kids, but I know my little ones enjoy playing with it. I suspect that it’s because it’s goopy and stretchy, so they get the feeling of making a mess without actually making a mess. Win!

If your kids enjoy sensory play as much as mine do, be sure to check out this DIY Flubber recipe! It’s awesome for squishy sensory fun!

Easy Fizzy Scented Slime for Kids

To make this fizzy scented slime recipe, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are provided in this post. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• Flour
• Baking soda
• Cornstarch
• Vinegar
• Strawberry gelatin powder

At first, I didn’t plan on using the gelatin, but I found it during a pantry sweep and I thought, “Why not?” It turned out to be a great idea.

We started with 2 cups of flour.

We added about 1/4 cup of cornstarch and about 1/4 cup of baking soda.

Then we poured in the strawberry gelatin powder, which made the mixture smell wonderful, by the way.

We added in water until we reached the right consistency. It ended up being about 1 cup of water.

Now – to make it fizzy!

I scooped out some dough for each child. Then I poured 1/4 cup of vinegar into a measuring cup and used a tablespoon to pour some into each batch.

Voila! Fizzy scented slime!

The kids were a little unsure about touching it at first. I mean, the slime was fizzing, so I totally understand their apprehension.

But after a few minutes, they really got into it! Tigger, our sensory seeker, especially loved it! Then we spent a few minutes talking about the scientific reaction we were witnessing as the vinegar and baking soda interacted. That’s what makes the fizz!

This slime recipe isn’t made with glue, so you will need to actually use soap and water to clean it up. I suggest letting the kids play with it on a hard surface that you can easily wipe afterward. Just a heads-up.

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