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The Ultimate ABC Sensory Fun: Frozen Alphabet Slime

October 26, 2015 • 5 Comments

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Ooey gooey, squishy and stretchy… You know you want to play.  Learning the alphabet has never been filled with more sensory fun!

Did you know you can freeze slime? Create a double sensory experience with frozen alphabet slime. A super fun alphabet activity!

We are turning slime into an extra magical sensory experience.  Ready?

Making letters with slime.

The kids were pulling and rolling the slime across the kitchen table mesmerized by the feel.  I had to get in on the fun too. I started rolling a snake and quickly turned into into a letter “G” which prompted more letter making at the table.  Love when our play takes a literacy twist!

alphabet molds to make slime letters

Fast forward a day and I’m cleaning out the clutter from that catch all kitchen cabinet when I unearth these three guys. Boy, I forgot I had these molds!

I happened to set them down right next to our bag of slime and then ding, ding, ding.  Can you freeze slime?

Why yes you can!

Frozen slime letters are a fun alphabet activity idea.

Pop those little letters out and set out a regular old batch of slime and you have the ultimate ABC sensory fun experience.

Here are the nitty-gritty details.

There are a few different ways to make slime.  We only tried the Borax mixture.  I’m not sure if it would work with different recipes or not.  This is how we made the slime.  We actually made two batches so we could have two colors.

how to make slime

SLIME DIRECTIONS

  1. Dissolve 1 tsp of Borax in 1 cup of room temperature water.
  2. In a separate container mix together 1/2 cup white glue and 1/2 cup room temperature water.  Add food coloring to create your desired color.
  3. Pour the Borax mixture into the glue mixture and stir. It will be gloppy and soupy.  Keep stirring until a big ball sticks around the spoon.  Lift out and knead a few times.  You may have leftover liquid left in the container.

Store the slime in a plastic zip bag or air tight container.

You know your kids best.  If you feel your child may try to put the slime in their mouth, DO NOT do this activity.

FREEZING SLIME

To make the frozen slime, you will need to fill each alphabet mold by gently pushing the slime into each slot.  Place the molds on a cookie sheet and put in the freezer.  We waited overnight for ours to freeze.

playing with slime letters

The letters will stay frozen for about 20 minutes depending on the temperature in the room and how much they are handled.  You can also refreeze the slime.

You could play with the frozen letters on their own.  But, pairing them with a batch of “regular” slime is twice as fun.

stamping with frozen letter slime

The frozen letters make great stamps in the slime.

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

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  1. Kristin @ smartEpartE.com says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:58 am

    So glad I saw your feature from Mom’s Library. Never thought to freeze it! Awesome.

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      November 4, 2015 at 8:27 am

      So glad you saw it too Kristin! Welcome!

      Reply
  2. angie says

    October 31, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    very cool its a new idea to me but looks like we should give it a try
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  3. Kim says

    October 30, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    What a fun activity! I have never tried to freeze slime. Thanks for linking up at Made for Kids!

    Reply
  4. Emma says

    October 28, 2015 at 1:31 am

    I love the idea of frozen slime! What a fun activity this look like!

    Reply

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