“Put Me in the Zoo” DIY Slime for Storytime Play

Make this colorful “Put Me in the Zoo” slime to pair with the Dr. Seuss book! Easy, fun, and perfect for preschool storytime or rainy day play.

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“Put Me in the Zoo” DIY Slime for Storytime Play

I love when a simple craft pairs perfectly with a favorite story — and this one is a hit in our house! Inspired by the classic Dr. Seuss book Put Me in the Zoo, this colorful pom pom slime is easy to make and brings the silly polka-dot theme to life in the cutest way.

It’s the perfect hands-on activity to go along with storytime or for a rainy afternoon when the kids need something fun to squish, stretch, and play with.

• 5 oz bottle of Clear Elmer’s Glue

• 7–8 teaspoons of Elmer’s Magical Liquid

• Small pom poms (yellow, orange, green, blue, purple)

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1. Pour the glue into a mixing bowl. Add 3 teaspoons of Magical Liquid and mix well.

2. Toss in your pom poms and stir to spread the color.

3. Add another 3 teaspoons of Magical Liquid and mix again.

4. Still sticky? Add one more teaspoon and start kneading the slime by hand.

5. Keep kneading until it's smooth and stretchy!

👉 Store your slime in an airtight baggie and enjoy it all week long.

I like to read the book Put Me in the Zoo first, then surprise the kids with this themed slime — it turns storytime into playtime, and they love matching the pom poms to the character’s spots!