Science Academy: Squishy Ball Lab
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Product Details
Uncover your inner calm and make your own stress balls with this soothing, sensory science lab kit. Kids will love creating 4 squishy slime stress balls, 2 oobleck stress balls and a mesmerizing mini relaxation jar. Exciting mix-ins like glitter, pom-poms and beads add sparkle and sensory stimulation. As kids learn about the chemical properties of oobleck, the non-Newtonian fluid that becomes a solid, they’ll also discover the chemistry clues behind ooze. It’s a set of cool science projects for kids that will leave them feeling smart and centered!
• Make 6 stress balls with fun mix-ins plus a mini mindfulness jar!
• Encourages an early interest in chemistry and science for kids.
• Helps kids practice relieving stress in healthy ways.
• Includes 6 clear balloons, PVA glue base, sodium liquid, corn starch, glitter, beads, pom-poms, small mixing bowl, small jar, stir sticks, funnel, red, yellow and blue coloring plus a step-by-step instruction guide.
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• Make 6 stress balls with fun mix-ins plus a mini mindfulness jar!
• Encourages an early interest in chemistry and science for kids.
• Helps kids practice relieving stress in healthy ways.
• Includes 6 clear balloons, PVA glue base, sodium liquid, corn starch, glitter, beads, pom-poms, small mixing bowl, small jar, stir sticks, funnel, red, yellow and blue coloring plus a step-by-step instruction guide.
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Warning: Choking Hazard
Children under 8 years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once.
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Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
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Customer Reviews
44 Reviews
3.5/5.0
44 Reviews
- 5 Star 45.00% of all ratings 20
- 4 Star 11.00% of all ratings 5
- 3 Star 7.00% of all ratings 3
- 2 Star 18.00% of all ratings 8
- 1 Star 18.00% of all ratings 8
Disappointedmom
March 04, 2019
Beware!
I bought this for my son for his eighth birthday. He was so excited and begged me to do it everyday. The kit included everything we needed with the exception of water. Items were all individually packed and clearly labeled. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.The first time we used it, we made two stress balls,one squishy slime ball and one oobleck stress ball. The "balls" are actually balloons filled with various materials. I worried about the durability after seeing them, and those fears were quickly realized. Unfortunately, the squishy slime ball broke within 24 hours and the oobleck ball broke the next day. It was short lived fun that resulted in some major messes. My son is so disappointed and I'm afraid to make the remaining four balls out of fear for the same results.
kraut539
December 14, 2018
Fun but messy
My 9 year old just got this lab kit and had a ton of fun making all the squishy balls. However, each squishy ball lasted only a few days and each ball exploded all over my house. What a mess!
January 07, 2020
– TRENTON
Verified Purchaser
Not balls
I was excited when I saw this for my kids. However they aren’t “balls” they are actually balloons. I was very disappointed in this product. If I knew it was balloons and not actual balls I never would of purchased. I could of made slime and stuck it into balloons without this kit. If we didn’t already use it I would send it back for a refund.
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MindWare
March 15, 2020
Staff
We're so sorry you were disappointed! We want you to be completely satisfied with every purchase and when you're not, we can help find something that you’ll like better. Please contact our Customer Service team directly at 1-800-999-0398 if you would like to exchange this for another item.
February 11, 2021
Get the mop, honey!
This truly is the gift that keeps on giving! We used the kit at a birthday sleepover, how fun and educational of us, right? We made the ooblek ball, the cosmic squishy ball and the relaxing jar. First, the ooblek ball burst during a remote learning session. Friends reported their cosmic squishy ball burst on their carpet within minutes of coming home. And the relaxing jar fell off our table and dye and glitter abound! If you don’t mind giant messes for a few minutes of joy...
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Quality,Value,Educational
MindWare
February 12, 2021
Staff
Thanks for letting us know! We appreciate you reaching out and we apologize for the extra mess you experienced. We want you to be completely satisfied with every purchase and when you're not, we're here to help. A member of our customer service team will reach out to you directly; we look forward to connecting soon!
Valerie W.
November 18, 2019
– AKRON
Fun science activity, but not a "ball"
We love all kinds of science kits (including Mindware) and use them as rainy day/school vacation projects to keep us engaged and off electronic devices. Both children (ages 4 and 9) were able to follow instructions and and participate. The kit contains all parts needed to make several "balls", though finished product is more like a mushy balloon (I was afraid to let them "play" with them outside of the kitchen). Thanks Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending me the kit to test!
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Quality,Value,Educational
LYNETTE P.
January 06, 2020
– NORTH LIBERTY
Super FUN gift!!!
My daughter loved this gift! I was hoping it would take longer than a day for her to make everything! The slime did stain her hands, but she didn’t care because it was so fun!!
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Quality,Value,Educational
Questions & Answers 3 Questions
Does anyone out there have a copy of the instructions for this squishy ball lab? We've misplaced ours. Could you please post a pic of the instructions?
p k. |
May 4th, 2021
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BEST ANSWER: You can download a copy of the guidebook for Squishy Ball Lab by following this link below http://images.mindware.com/DIRECT/resources/pdf/SquishyBallLab_Booklet_190606.pdfStaffMay 4th, 2021Staff
Are the balloons and gloves latex free?
Phil M. |
December 27th, 2021
Is there a way to soften the glue? All the packages of glue seem to set and will not mix. Just blobs coming out of the package?
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February 18th, 2024
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BEST ANSWER: Thanks for reaching out! We're sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue. This seems unusual and we would like to send you a replacement. Please email us at [email protected] or call us at 1-800-999-0398 to arrange this.StaffFebruary 19th, 2024Staff
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