This simple Frozen slime recipe is basic, fun, and so simple that kids can make it themselves! The perfect winter slime boredom buster and a fun activity for kids to try after watching Frozen! For this recipe, I wanted to make snow slime that fit into a lesson that could be part of our winter STEM activities for preschoolers. That’s why this winter slime recipe for kids is so easy to follow and just takes 3 ingredients to make!
Frozen Theme Winter Slime
Read on to see how to make the very best winter slime recipe for kids that looks beautiful enough that only Elsa’s magic could have made it!
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Frozen Slime Science
Slime is made when boron mixes with the polymer chains in the glue, creating strong, but flexible bonds between the molecules.
We love making this winter slime as part of our winter science experiments.
Winter slime is not the easiest slime to make. That’s why you may want to try making some of these other winter slime recipes first- such as how to make slime with liquid starch, or the best fluffy slime!
Since this slime does contain borax, if you have a sensitivity to it, you may want to try how to make slime with baking soda instead.
Troubleshooting Your Winter Slime Recipe for Kids
If this is your first time making slime, you should follow our slime troubleshooting guide.
When you use white glue, there is a tendency for the slime to get a bit stringy.
There are ways to get around this, which I discuss in my slime troubleshooting post, but in general, if you work through the stringiness and your ratios are correct (as outlined below), then you will end up with perfectly fluffy slime and you won’t have to throw it out.
If you don’t want to waste a lot of ingredients, try mixing up a small batch first to make sure you won’t have to tweak it before you make the larger version.
We always stock up on gallon sizes of glue and the large laundry starch just in case something goes wrong (but it almost always goes smoothly).
How to Fix Slime with too Much Borax
This is a borax-based slime, and as such, it’s possible to put too much in! If you do, the slime will get stiff and crumble. Here’s how to fix it:
If you have lotion, add a few pumps to the slime. This will help make it soft and stretchy again.
If you don’t have lotion, you can add a bit more water/glue mixture to soften the slime. Let it sit for a few minutes before trying to stretch it out again.
How to Fix Watery Slime
If your slime is watery, you probably didn’t add enough borax solution or didn’t add enough glue. Try adding a little more glue and borax to your slime mixture and let it sit for five minutes before playing with it again.
Winter STEM Classroom Sets
If you don’t have time to gather the supplies yourself, you’ll love these winter science experiment kits for the classroom!
Most of these fun experiment boxes are designed for elementary school, but many of them touch on middle school science topics as well.
How to Make Winter Wonderland Slime
Follow these directions and you’ll have the best winter slime ever!
What you’ll need to make the winter slime recipe:
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Elmer’s Liquid School Glue, Premium Clear, Washable, 1 Gallon, 1 Count – Great For Making SlimeFood Coloring Liqua-Gel – 6 Color Rainbow Kit in .75 fl. oz. (20ml) BottlesPurex Sta-Flo Liquid Starch, 64 OunceOriginal Stationery Arts and Crafts Glitter Shake Jars, Extra Fine, 24 Multi color Set
The Best Materials for Making Slime
Here is what you need to make every basic slime recipe on STEAMsational!
More Winter Activities for Kids
Here are some other fun winter activities for preschoolers to try!
- Hands-On Winter Science Experiments for Elementary Kids
- Snow Storm in a Jar Science Fair Project
- Colorful Snow Volcano Experiment Using Real Snow
- Frozen Slime Recipe
Winter Weather Books for Kids
These STEM books for winter will teach kids about winter weather in a fun, colorful way!
How Do You Make Arctic Slime?
I wouldn’t recommend allowing your preschooler to make slime unattended, but with supervision, they can do most of this recipe alone.
Bo felt so proud that she made the slime by herself!
Mix your glue with the same amount of water. If your glue bottle is 4 ounces, you’ll need 4 ounces of water. Add food coloring. Bo went a little to heavy on the food coloring this time, but that’s OK.
Mix 1 cup of water with 1 teaspoon of Borax powder in a separate container (or mix 1/2 a cup of laundry starch with 1/2 cup of water).
Gently pour the glue mixture into the Borax water mixture. Stir with a fork.
When the slime starts to form, use your hands to really mix it up!
Pour off any excess water.
Now, it’s time to clean up!
Add sequins and snowflakes to the slime.
Let your kids play with the winter slime as long as they like! We liked to see how quickly we could stretch it without breaking it.
Our winter slime was so much fun!
what makes icy slime?
How do you make snowflake slime?
How do you make snow slime? For a different variation on winter snow slime, check out this cloud slime recipe. It uses instant snow to make slime that feels cool to the touch like snow.
Winter Teacher Shirts
Here are some fun shirts that teachers will love wearing during the winter months.
Spread Kindness Like Snowflakes Teacher Shirt
Proud Supporter of Snow Days Teacher Shirt
Reading is Snow Much Fun Teacher Shirt
I Need a Snow Day Teacher Shirt
Supporter of Snow Days Teacher Sweatshirt
