If you are making slime with a multi age group the babies and toddlers will often watch how the older children are playing and then try to replicate or explore in their own way. When you have your soap in the bucket or tub you want to use carefully add the hot water (use only warm if doing this part with the children). If you would prefer not to add colour it will make no difference whatsoever – the real learning outcome of this activity is the opportunity for sensory exploration.

To make DIY Slime with Bubble Bath however, you have to find that sweet spot between adding just enough corn starch to not make it sticky but not add too much however so the mixture goes hard. For babies add balls of the slime to a tray placed on the ground so they can reach, grasp and squish. For a firmer, blubbery type slime – Microwave for suggested time and add a little more powder to the recipe if you need to after you try your first batch. We all know that children will wipe eyes with messy hands or try to sneak a taste test so just keep this in mind. don't be concerned if you get lumpy bits – I always do, they dissolve as time goes on but I just leave them as they add to the sensory fun!

Collect all the bikes and cars to setup a large carwash station using the foamy slime and big sponges to wash. I’d caution against trying to double the recipe as even this small amount easily bubbles over the bowl when making it in the microwave – worth taking a little extra time to make batches separately. I love that it doesn't stain, is non toxic and you don't need much powder so it's pretty inexpensive!

A large shallow tray placed flat on the grass or floor works well for the younger children – especially if not confident standing and walking yet.If you have children who don't like messy hands just clip a peg to the sponges so they aren't touching the slime yet. You want it a little thicker than wallpaper past or paper mache paste consistency but thin enough that children can still move it around easily.