
Slime, Science & Literacy | NPT3
10/26/2022 | 1m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
This activity adds a splash of science and is an excellent conversation starter.
This activity adds a splash of science and is an excellent conversation starter that's great for younger or older kids to tap into science in a cool and fun way that promotes literacy.
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Slime, Science & Literacy | NPT3
10/26/2022 | 1m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
This activity adds a splash of science and is an excellent conversation starter that's great for younger or older kids to tap into science in a cool and fun way that promotes literacy.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Homemade Slime activities are a staple for many parents and educators looking for a fun, tactile activity.
This activity adds a splash of science and is an excellent conversation starter.
With older kids, let them do the heavy lifting of measuring, pouring and mixing, slime.
How is that consistency feeling?
So we gonna add in just a little bit more just to see if that'll thicken it up.
This is a great opportunity to discuss with your child or student what is happening as they're mixing, and to possibly learn new words.
It is important that we make science easy and fun to learn.
- There we go.
(spray can spraying) - [Adult] This activity lets children tap into science in a cool and fun way that promotes literacy.
It's hard work to make good slime.
- Right?
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