In honor of National Slime Day December 7th, I have 9 food-themed slime craft ideas as well as my recipe for gingerbread slime. Also, look at this cocoa slime at my post 3 Fun Cocoa Winter Hands on Science Activities.
My concoction for gingerbread slime is soupy, foamy, and more of a liquid.
It is perfect for sensory bins, especially for little ones who need help mastering pouring and transferring.
Made without borax, baking soda, or contact solution to create a safer sensory activity for even the smallest hands.
You might want to head outdoors with this one or pick up a cheap plastic tablecloth or shower curtain liner to lay under the play area to catch the inevitable drips and splashes.
Slime is a popular and pretty beneficial sensory activity that kids have loved ever since it became a fad, one that is not going away anytime soon.
The good news is that it has so many benefits and of course, I am going to share them with you.
5 Benefits of Slime
- It helps develop fine motor skills through measuring, stirring, squeezing, pouring, twisting, and all the other fun things they can do with it.
- Is a great way to stimulate all the senses. I always like to add some kind of scent to my mixtures to be sure that all the senses are addressed.
- Helps children slow down and increases attention span and focus as they become absorbed in the play.
- Builds creativity and gives them another opportunity to use and expand their imagination. Plus, it’s just fun and we all need a little bit of that right?
- Slime introduces basic chemistry if you bring them into the creation process and even experiment with different materials.
Next, add these gingerbread theme resources.
8 Books and Resources Studying About Gingerbread
Add some of these books and resources for a gun Gingerbread theme.
The gingerbread man and woman need a new home! A team of kids struggle to create the perfect gingerbread house. The project guidelines are clear: the winning house must stand upright on its own and a gingerbread boy and girl must fit inside.Sounds easy?But creating is hard. Cookie burn, the icing it too thin, the house caves-in, someone is eating the candy decorations, and—Oh!—they forgot about putting the gingerbread boy and girl inside the house.Engineering is a creative process. That means you must learn to
- overcome problems
- and persevere.
Inspire budding engineers to think about the classic gingerbread house in new ways.
SAFE AND HEALTHY FOR YOUR FAMILY - The simple stainless steel Gingerbread House Cookie Cutter Set design is easy to clean, the folded edges are kind to hands, and the welded seam won’t
come unstuck
"Run, run as fast as you can. You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!" Follow the gingerbread man as he runs from the old woman, the old man, pig, cow, and horse, and meets a sly fox. This padded storybook of the classic fairy tale features engaging text and delightful, colorful illustrations by Gail Yerrill. Designed to encourage vocabulary development and help children read aloud, this story uses large font types and vibrant, contemporary illustrations to help early learning skills. It's a perfect addition to any children's library.
The classic tale of the old couple, with no children of their own, who bake a gingerbread boy to keep them company. Just as the little old woman is about to take him from the oven, he slips away and runs out the door past a cow, a horse, a group of threshers, mowers, etc. All follow in hot pursuit until the gingerbread boy meets up with a wily fox, and ‘at last and at last he went the way of every single gingerbread boy that ever came out of an oven . . . He was all gone!’ A wonderfully frenetic cross-country chase is depicted in Galdone’s broadly humorous color wash drawings.
Fairy tale about the Gingerbread Baby. Full-color illustrations.
The 12 different spoon sizes in this measuring cup set make it versatile for measuring a wide range of ingredients. The measuring spoons range from 1/8 tsp teaspoon up to 1 cup tablespoon, allowing you to measure small or large quantities with ease. This makes the measuring spoons set perfect for home cooks and professional chefs alike, as it can be used for a variety of recipes, from baking to
cooking and more.
Gingerbread Man 3 Piece
Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? The famous storybook character has magically come to life and leapt from the pages during story time! Follow along as the Gingerbread Man runs loose in a bookstore with the help of Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Rabbit, nursery rhyme characters, and more! If you set the right traps, you might…just might be able to catch this wily cookie and finish the fairy tale!
Also, add these food themed slime craft ideas.
9 Food-Themed Slime Craft Ideas
- These 3 Fun Cocoa Winter Hands-on Science Activities include a hot cocoa slime that smells fantastic and is perfect for the season.
- A warm scent that makes you feel cozy is cinnamon and it is the base in this Cinnamon Scented Slime that is perfect for fall right through winter.
- Grab a box of your favorite pudding flavor and treat your child to some Edible Pudding Slime, they will be busy for hours.
- Another great wintery treat, this Cranberry Edible Slime pays homage to that canned goodness that you can enjoy even if it’s not your favorite side dish.
- Calling all chocolate lovers, try DIY Nutella Slime for a yummy chocolate-y slime that is fun to make and play with.
- Here is a neat candy-themed one- Edible Starburst Slime and kids can pull, twist, flatten, and even taste it.
- This Cake Confetti Slime is too adorable and would also make a great homemade gift idea for friends as well.
- These drink mixes come in a very wide variety so you can make all your favorites with Soda Pop Slime, I have even seen them at Dollar Tree.
- Floam Candy Cane Slime Recipe is a great winter-themed idea and will make your house smell amazing if you add the peppermint scent to it.
Finally, look how to make this gingerbread slime.
How to Make Gingerbread Slime For Play
Adding vanilla extract and gingerbread spices takes this sensory experience to another level creating wonderful aromatherapy that everyone will enjoy.
But do remind your children this is not an edible slime, even though it will smell yummy.
You will need:
- 1 cup school glue
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger
- Vanilla Extract, to preference
- Sensitive unscented shaving cream
- 1 Tablespoon Dish soap
- Brown craft paint-optional
- Gingerbread essential oil-optional
First, combine water and school glue in a large bowl, stirring until mixed.
Stir in cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, and essential oil if you are using it.
Whip in soap and the shaving cream and keep adding shaving cream to it as you stir it in until it becomes a thicker consistency that you like.
If your gingerbread slime is not dark enough you can add a little brown paint to give it a deeper brown color.
Pour the slime into a large shallow container.
Grab some kitchen items like a whisk, slotted spoon, measuring cups, funnels, and gingerbread cutters to add to your sensory bin gingerbread slime.
These will make it an even more immersive experience.
You can also give your child a small amount of spices like ginger and cinnamon as well as vanilla to add themselves.
I even found some gingerbread sprinkles that make a nice add-in, they will dissolve away somewhat quickly though.
Finally, add some buttons and eyes to create the gingerbread man.
This large container from Dollar Tree is great because it has a lid that you can put on it between “baking” sessions and once the slime is no longer good you can throw the whole thing out without worrying about washing.
