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Why we LOVE this product!
This is one of the most fascinating science kits we've come across. Slime molds are real organisms that scientists study because they can find the shortest path through a maze without a brain, and this kit lets kids watch that happen on the kitchen table.
It's a genuine biology lesson in observation and patience, and it sparks great questions about what counts as intelligence.
Two things to weigh: results take days, and Sloomoo doesn't list an age, so younger kids will need help. For a curious young scientist, it's a memorable experiment.
Description
SKU:
14500514
The Sloomoo Institute Slime Mold Kit lets kids grow a real slime mold at home: a living, single-celled organism that forages for food and can solve mazes, all without a brain. Despite the name, it isn't a mold or a slime.
What's inside
- A petri dish
- Slime mold food (oats)
- Materials to build a home for the slime mold
- A QR code linking to more information
How it works
Set up the petri dish habitat, add oats and watch over the following days as the slime mold spreads toward its food. Kids can observe how it moves and try simple experiments, like placing food in different spots.
What kids learn
- Biology: what a single-celled organism is and how it finds food
- Observation and recording: checking and noting changes each day
- Scientific thinking: asking questions and testing simple ideas
- Patience and care: looking after a living thing
Good to know before you buy
- It's alive: results take days, not minutes, so this suits patient kids.
- Age: Sloomoo doesn't list an age; we'd suggest 6 and up with an adult helping.
- Not messy: Sloomoo says the slime mold won't crawl around your home.
- Shipping: Sloomoo charges a $5.99 flat-rate shipping fee at the time of writing, and slimes are final sale.
- Value: $19.99.
Who it's for
Curious kids who love bugs, biology and weird science, and families looking for a living science project.
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About
Sloomoo
Sloomoo Institute was founded in 2019 by longtime friends Karen Robinovitz and Sara Schiller, who discovered how much joy slime could bring during challenging periods in their lives. Inspired by their own experiences and stories from others in the slime community, they set out to share the fun, creativity, and sensory enjoyment of slime with people of all ages. Their mission is simple: deliver joy.
Although Sloomoo first became known for its immersive, interactive slime experiences, the brand also makes it possible to enjoy that world of squishy, stretchy fun at home. Its online collection includes handmade slimes, slime-making kits, and playful accessories that encourage experimentation and self-expression. With different textures, colors, scents, beads, and charms to explore, each creation offers a chance to customize, discover, and play.
Sloomoo celebrates the idea that play isn't just for children. Its products invite families to take a break from screens, engage their senses, explore their creativity, and enjoy the simple pleasure of making something their own. Whether mixing a new slime creation or enjoying a favorite satisfying texture, Sloomoo brings a little more color, curiosity, and joy to everyday life.
