Boredom Busters



Goo

Best for kids 4 years and older



8 oz. of white glue
Food coloring
Water
2-3 Tablespoons of Borax hand cleaner (available at grocery/hardware stores)



Combine 8 oz. of white glue, food coloring and 3/4 cup of water in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine 1 Tablespoon of Borax and 1/4 cup of water. Add Borax mixture to the glue mixture, stirring until a blob forms. Remove the blob. Add another batch of the 1 Tablespoon Borax and 1/4 cup water mixture to the glue mixture. Repeat until the glue mixture is gone. Knead all blobs together and store in an airtight container.

Submitted by Linda Walters, Millard Public Schools




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