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Soapy Sludge

February 28, 2013 by Kate 30 Comments

 
 
Many children over the age of about 2 or 3 years old would love this activity because playing with soapy sludge gives them a great sensory experience. I also love that it requires very few ingredients and it’s easy to whip together. 
 
 
 
RECIPE
2 cups LUX Pure Soap Flakes
1-2 cup hot water (to dissolve the flakes)
Food colouring (if desired)
 
 
 
You may wish to make this in a bucket or bowl instead of a platter. 
METHOD
So basically add your Lux Soap flakes and hot water. I used my hand to help dissolve the soap flakes but you could also use an electric mixer. An electric mixer would create a sludge that would be incredibly frothy! 
 
 
You may wish to add some food colouring to the soapy sludge you’ve created. 

 

 
Here I have added yellow and red. This would provide an opportunity to discuss and talk about colour combinations. Also great for experimentation. 

 

 
I couldn’t help myself. I added all the food colours I could and used the end of a cake tester to stir it through. It was interesting to watch how the mixture began swirling together.
 
 
Some children don’t like the ‘gooey’ feeling of this activity and that’s okay. You might start by providing them with some utensils and build up to them using their hands. 
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I hope you all enjoy this great sensory activity. 
Please feel free to comment below because I love hearing from you. 
 
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Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Making, Play, Recipes, Sensory Play

Comments

  1. Grace says

    March 1, 2013 at 2:43 am

    Oh, Kate! This is a fabulous idea! My boys will love this! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 3, 2013 at 10:52 am

      You are more than welcome Grace. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I hope your boys have a great time playing.

      Reply
  2. Annaleis Topham says

    March 1, 2013 at 6:40 am

    Sensory activities are great for older kids as well. Especially those that don’t like to get dirty (my son!). Great activity!

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 3, 2013 at 10:53 am

      Thank you Annaleis. You are absolutely right. This activity is great for all ages and your hands come out beautifully soft and smelling sweetly.

      Reply
  3. havealaughonme says

    March 1, 2013 at 9:54 am

    Oh awesome my kids hate sludge – but worth a shot!

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 3, 2013 at 10:54 am

      It might be worth getting them involved in the process. That sometimes helps. This activity also leaves your hands smelling beautiful so that is also a plus. Best wishes.

      Reply
  4. Jackie(My Little Bookcase) says

    March 1, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Our finger paint always tends to dry up quickly so we must give this a try.

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 3, 2013 at 10:55 am

      Thanks for commenting Jackie!

      Reply
  5. Sorting Sprinkles says

    March 1, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    It looks so pretty! My daughter would love to see the colors swirling together. My boy might be more adventurous and dig in. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 3, 2013 at 10:55 am

      Thank you kindly Sorting Sprinkles. I had a ball myself doing this activity.

      Reply
  6. Jodie Clarke says

    March 2, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Love it! Such a fun sensory experience we use quite often! Your colours are gorgeous!!

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 3, 2013 at 10:56 am

      The colours came out really well didn’t they? Thank you for commenting.

      Reply
  7. aneverydaystory says

    March 3, 2013 at 9:31 am

    I should give this another try. We’ve only done it once, it felt wonderful but I couldn’t stop the kids from wiping their eyes and so it stung quite a bit ๐Ÿ™ I have a box up in the cupboard for next time ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  8. Kate Lloyd says

    March 3, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Swimming goggles! hahaha
    It’s worth a try. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  9. Rez P says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Awesome. Looks like fun, 4 yr olds like my Dimples would lovvvve it as well ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 6, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      Oh a 4 year old would LOVE this. It’s hard to resist it really. hahaha

      Reply
  10. Danya Banya says

    March 4, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    I love sensory stuff. And so pretty! Consider it pinned ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 6, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      Thank you so kindly Danya.

      Reply
  11. Ali Wright says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:37 am

    This looks awesome, my 2 year old is going to love it.

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 6, 2013 at 12:13 pm

      Absolutely! Have a great time.

      Reply
  12. Sugar Aunts says

    March 6, 2013 at 2:49 am

    Oh, does this look fun! I would love to invite you to link up at our Share It Saturday linky party. We have lots of creative ideas submitted each week and you would fit right in! http://www.sugaraunts.com/2013/03/share-it-saturday-9-and-our-week-in.html

    Hope to see you there!

    Colleen at Sugar Aunts

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 6, 2013 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you kindly Colleen. I’ll be sure to contribute. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Deborah Alter-Rasche says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:58 am

    I keep meaning to get the soap flakes at the supermarket but I keep forgetting. Thanks for the reminder! Pinning ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 6, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks Deb. My husband usually does the supermarket shopping but I knew he wouldn’t know what I was talking about if I wrote on the shopping list ‘soap flakes’ so I had to get this one.

      Reply
  14. My Little 3 and Me says

    March 6, 2013 at 1:30 pm

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  15. My Little 3 and Me says

    March 6, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    I’ve just bought some soap flakes for crafting, this is perfect. Thanks for the idea.

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 10, 2013 at 6:23 am

      Wonderful!!!! I hope you have great fun with it. Email me a picture if you get the time. ๐Ÿ™‚ kate_lloyd@hotmail.com

      Reply
  16. Karyn Tripp says

    March 8, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    I love this idea! Thanks so much for linking up to Share It Saturday this week. I will be featuring your idea tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Kate Lloyd says

      March 10, 2013 at 6:23 am

      Thank you very kindly Karyn. I look forward to contributing more in the future. I appreciate you featuring my post. Warm regards.

      Reply

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