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STEAMonday Online: Rainbow Slime

Program Type:

Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children
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Event Details

Join us for an afternoon of summer STEAM fun. We're back to making our old favorite - slime, but this time with a rainbow twist! We'll explore the science behind colors and rainbows while having a sticky, fun time. This program is suitable for grades 1-5. Children may need assistance.

What you'll need: clear glue or slime glue (white glue will work but your slime will be cloudy instead of clear), slime activator (baking soda dissolved in warm water or borax dissolved in warm water, contact solution) red or pink food coloring, large mixing bowl, measuring cup, teaspoon, tablespoon.), and glitter or any other additional materials you'd like to add. 

Tune in to our Southbury Library Youth Services Facebook page at 4:00 pm.

Recommended for children ages 7 & up. 

Materials list: 

air tight container to store your slime

large mixing bowl

separate smaller bowls (one for each color)

spoons to stir

5 oz. of clear glue (white or school glue will work)

1/2 cup water

1/2 tsp. baking soda or borax

1 tbsp. contact solution

slime activator can be substituted for baking soda/borax dissolved in water and mixed with contact solution

assorted food coloring to make rainbow colors