Lemon Slime Recipe
June 11, 2026
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This lemon slime recipe is a fun sensory activity for kids that pairs perfectly with a pretend lemonade shop! The slime is made with simple supplies and include fake lemon slices for extra fun! Kids can play with it, stretch it, squeeze it, or put it in a jar and “sell” it as “lemonade.” If you’re looking for a slime recipe for a slime party, a summer activity, or a sensory activity, this is a great recipe to make!
And if you’re interested in more slime ideas check out this list of the best slime recipes for kids! It includes tons of fun slime recipes from pebble slime (a.k.a. construction slime) to princess slime to glow-in-the-dark slime!
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What You’ll Need For This Lemon Slime Recipe
How To Make Lemon Slime
Pour the clear glue into a bowl.
Add the water.
Mix in the baking soda and stir until fully combined.
Add a few drops of yellow food coloring and stir until the slime mixture turns bright lemon yellow.
Slowly add saline solution a little at a time while stirring.
Keep mixing until the slime begins pulling away from the bowl.
Knead the slime with your hands until smooth and stretchy. Add a few extra drops of saline solution if it still feels sticky.
Place the slime in a cup and decorate with fake lemon slices for extra lemonade stand fun!
Benefits Of Making This Lemon Slime Recipe
Aside from the all the fun kids have playing with slime, it also:
- Strengthens fine motor skills through squeezing, stretching, and kneading
- Encourages sensory exploration with texture, color, and scent
- Helps build hand strength and coordination
- Provides a calming, screen-free activity for kids
- Inspires imaginative play with pretend lemonade shop fun
Sensory Activities For Kids
Dinosaur Swamp Water Table– This dinosaur swamp water table activity is the best water play for kids! It connects sensory play to nature and allows kids to get creative and use their imagination while playing.
Watermelon Fine Motor Activity– Build fine motor skills while kids explore textures in this sensory activity. Kids will build a watermelon using colored egg cartons, dyed rice, and watermelon seeds.
Lemon Slime Recipe
This lemon slime recipe is the most fun and refreshing summer sensory activity for kids! Easy to make with simple ingredients and perfectly stretchy every time.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Category: Activities, DIY, Slime
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
● 1/2 cup clear glue
● 1/2 cup water
● 1 teaspoon baking soda
● Yellow food coloring
● 2-3 tbsp Saline solution/contact solution
● Bowl and spoon
● Plastic lemon slices for decoration (optional)
Instructions
1. Pour the clear glue into a bowl.
2. Add the water.
3. Mix in the baking soda and stir until fully combined.
4. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring and stir until the slime mixture turns bright lemon yellow.
5. Slowly add saline solution a little at a time while stirring.
6. Keep mixing until the slime begins pulling away from the bowl.
7. Knead the slime with your hands until smooth and stretchy. Add a few extra drops of saline solution if it still feels sticky.
8. Place the slime in a cup and decorate with fake lemon slices for extra lemonade stand fun!
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