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I can't begin to count how many batches of slime I've made.
If you ask your kids why they love slime, you'll probably get an answer along the lines of "it's squishy" or "it's fun to make."
When they're playing with slime, they're not looking at their XBox or iPad. They're engaged with something that is not hooked up to the internet, feeding them data and hyper amounts of input every minute. They're focused on something they created, playing with the most low-tech of toys, and they love it.
Many kids say that slime has a calming, focusing quality. Slime is a form of sensory play, meaning it stimulates the senses. Sensory play can be soothing for kids, and is often used in play therapy for this reason.
If you ask your kids why they love slime, you'll probably get an answer along the lines of "it's squishy" or "it's fun to make."
When they're playing with slime, they're not looking at their XBox or iPad. They're engaged with something that is not hooked up to the internet, feeding them data and hyper amounts of input every minute. They're focused on something they created, playing with the most low-tech of toys, and they love it.
Many kids say that slime has a calming, focusing quality. Slime is a form of sensory play, meaning it stimulates the senses. Sensory play can be soothing for kids, and is often used in play therapy for this reason.
WHY KIDS LOVE SLIME?
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WE NEED
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LESS TIME ON
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IT'S SUPER
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