Summer slime is a great way to beat the heat by coming indoors for a craft project that turns into a fun sensory activity.
Slime poured its way into our homes years ago.
And it shows no signs of slowing down as a favored sensory activity for kids and teenagers.
This fantastic fluffy lemonade slime is perfect for summer and smells amazing!
You can mix it up and make lemonade, strawberry lemonade, or even other flavors for sensory fun as well as a base for imaginative play with an impromptu pretend lemonade stand.
I really love to turn any kind of activity into a simple learning experience when possible.
This fluffy lemonade summer slime would be a unique way to learn about lemonade, its origins, and even inspire a recipe for a fresh batch.
Fun Lemonade Facts for Kids
I found a two-page layout in Food Anatomy that was all about lemonade including a recipe.
Lemonade means different things depending on where you live, in the US it is a drink made of water, lemons, and sugar.
Australia’s version is carbonated (like Sprite), while the Middle East enjoys their tangy lemonade with a bit of mint.
Send your child on a sweet and sour chase for information by having them research some facts about lemons and lemonade, take a trip to the library to find the answers or search the web.
- When was lemonade invented? The first record of lemonade is from the 12th century in Egypt.
- Why are lemons sour? Lemon tastes sour due to the acetic acid in their juice.
- What country produces the most lemons? India at 17% of the world’s crop.
- When is national Lemonade Day? August 20th
- How many lemons grow on a lemon tree each year? One lemon tree can produce up to 500 or 600 pounds of lemons in a year.
Looking for a good read aloud that is on theme too?
The Lemonade War is a popular chapter book that is great for a family read or independent reading time.
Can your kids not get enough slime?
Look at these amazingly scented summer slimes like watermelon, beach, slime, and others to keep kids busy.
8 Sensational Summer Slime Recipes
- Take a look at my How to Make Fun Watermelon Seed Slime For Summer Learning.
- DIY Beach Sand Slime will bring the feel of sandcastles with a slippery gooey twist for a unique activity.
- 7 Cool Rainforest Science Activities and Create Rainforest Floor Slime.
- Celebrate Shark Week with Ocean Slime in a pretty blue that can be used for any ocean animal or theme.
- This Snow Cone Slime made me so nostalgic for childhood as soon as I saw it and I think kids will really enjoy this one.
- Sparkling Mermaid Slime is so fun and magical for little hands and feels just right for summer.
- Cool off with this Ice Cream Sundae Slime, remember not to snack on this one!
- This Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe will be a hit for hot summer nights as their oozing creation lights up the night!
Also, look at these summer fun activities for kids.
Summer Ideas for Kids
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- 20 Fun Summer Learning Activities And Make A Rock Sundial
- Fun Pineapple Candle For Fun Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers
- Super Easy and Fun Aquarium Jar Craft For Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers
- Fun Making Ocean Layers Soap | Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers
- 11 Fun Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers
Next, look at how to make fluffy lemonade summer slime.
How to Make Fluffy Lemonade Summer Slime
You will need:
- ½ cup white school glue
- 3-4 cups sensitive shaving cream
- 1 packet lemonade drink mix
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 Tablespoons Contact solution
Optional*
- Yellow food coloring
- Yellow craft foam
- Mason jar
- Colorful straws
- Lemon cookie cutters
First, mix the glue, baking soda, and lemonade packet together in a large bowl.
You can use a drink mix or Kool aid mix to give it color and scent.
If it is not strong enough add a little lemon essential oil.
Stir in shaving cream, as much or as little as you like to give it a fluffy texture.
Because of the acids you will see some foaming and the mixture growing right away.
If your drink mix doesn’t give it enough color just add a few drops of yellow food coloring to brighten it up a bit.
Add in the contact solution a little at a time, mixing well between each addition.
You want to add it just until it begins to form together and pulls away from the sides.
To make fun little lemon slices, trace and cut circles and half circles out of yellow craft foam.
Use a fine tip pen to draw in some details like the individual segments seeds and skin.
Add your lemonade slime to a mason jar for a presentation that fits with the theme and include your craft foam lemon slices, straws, and anything else you like to add to the fun.
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