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This slime has a fun texture, and is completely edible! Have fun exploring the ingredients and experimenting with different flavours and smells. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try dividing the mixture up before adding the colour, so you can make a range of colours. Then, see what happens when you mix different slimes together \u2013 the possibilities are endless! You\u2019ll need to prep this activity the night before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide is part of our Sense Arts, Sport & Wellbeing programme. This activity can be done at a time that suits you, either in your own space or in an educational setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who is this for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a crafting activity for people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Why does this make a difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a creative and sensory activity that helps people learn by engaging with nature and using their senses to connect with their surroundings, exploring touch and different textures while supporting independent choice. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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How to do this activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What you\u2019ll need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • 50g chia seeds<\/li>
  • 600ml water<\/li>
  • Cornflour<\/li>
  • Food colouring<\/li>
  • Big and small bowls<\/li>
  • Airtight container<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \n \"Chia\n <\/figure>\n \n
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    \n Step 1\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
    \n\t\t\tPlace the chia seeds in a bowl and cover with 600ml water. Leave them overnight in the fridge.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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    \n \"Adding\n <\/figure>\n \n
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    \n Step 2\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
    \n\t\t\tMix them and divide the mixture into smaller bowls or jars, depending on how many colours you want. Add a few drops of food colouring to each bowl and give a gentle stir.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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    \n \"Adding\n <\/figure>\n \n
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    \n Step 3\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
    \n\t\t\tAdd cornflower until the mixture becomes gloopy and is sticky but comes off your hand cleanly.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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    \n \"Edible\n <\/figure>\n \n
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    \n Step 4\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
    \n\t\t\tHave fun playing with the mixture! Introduce plastic toys to the slime and go \u2018digging\u2019 for them, or try sensory play toys to aid exploration.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Top tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • You can use orange juice, squash or other flavoured drinks in lieu of water to change the taste – you can even flavour water using natural food flavourings like peppermint<\/li>
    • Make slime in different colours<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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