This Apple-Scented Slime is such a fun craft for the kids! Not only is it perfect for sensory play but it’s a great way to make something that smells great as well. Use this fine motor activity as a back-to-school craft or a fun fall activity for the kids. Make certain to check out my Homemade Apple Scented Playdough for another sensory play activity.

We’re actually big fans of slime in our house. Some houses have a strict “no slime rule”, but in our house, I’m all about sensory play and activities that will entertain the kids. I feel that it’s a great way for the kids to learn about how to create crafts and activities and then get to be creative and play with them as well.

*If you’re looking for even more messy play, check out my Scented Candy Cane Slime that is perfect for the holidays.

The biggest thing to remember when you’re making slime is that you need to keep it stored in an airtight container when the kids aren’t playing with it. I’ve made this mistake before and trust me – all that happens is you’ll have some unhappy kids and you’ll be making the slime recipe all over again.

You can also use this sensory slime recipe to talk to the kid about the importance of using their senses. They’ll be able to feel the slime and also smell the slime, using two major senses of their body!

Scroll down below to get started with making your very own apple-scented slime recipe!

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR APPLE-SCENTED SLIME

1 (6 ounce) bottles Elmer’s Glue
About ½ cup warm water
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon contact lens solution (containing boric acid), for each batch
1 teaspoon apple scent
Red food coloring

HOW TO MAKE SLIME THAT SMELLS LIKE APPLES

Empty the glue into a large bowl.

Fill the empty glue bottle about ⅓ full with warm water (about ¼ cup) and seal with the lid. Shake well to combine the remaining glue with the water. Pour into a bowl with glue and stir to combine.

Add the baking soda to the glue and stir to mix thoroughly.

If you are adding additional glitter, food coloring, scents, or confetti, stir into the glue mixture before adding the contact lens solution.

Add contact lens solution to the glue mixture and stir well. (Note: regular glue will require less contact lens solution than glitter glue. Add the contact lens solution slowly, mixing between additions, and add only enough to bring the glue together into a soft ball.)

Remove the slime from the bowl. The slime will be sticky. Begin to play with the slime, stretching or kneading it as you would bread dough, to bring the slime together. The slime is ready when it is no longer sticky.

Best if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator when not in use.