Learning Resources EI-2240 Playfoam Shimmer, Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Squish & Shape, Never Dries Out, Ages 3+

Child loved this foam dough. I used a plastic container to store it in after we opened it.Not sticky.

This is not slime but rather like having rice crispy and marshmallow cakes to play with.Great sensory feel and nowhere near as slimy as other products of this kind can be. The sparkle bits do have a habit of detaching and remaining behind so beware of furniture, clothes, skin, etc.My little tester doesn't seem to play with it as much as other products of the type and perhaps it is because it is stiffer - more prone to breaking than stretching. However, it is a good sensory toy to play with and is not as potentially messy or wet as other products can be. The packaging provides a handy place to keep it in so do not just take it all out and throw the packaging away unless you have somewhere else to store it. I did notice that it was a bit harder to remove easily than other products and it tends to rear easily.Otherwise, fun to play with but at the same time strangely limited in the play experience. Good to add as part of a slime collection.

Not just for children, this makes a perfect tool for children/adults with sensory seeking issues.I like the feel to these as its not gloopy like slime, it's not grainy like sand it's a strange but nice feeling and it's glittery. For me the colours really do make this stand out otherwise my children and i would be bored of playing with this.It may seem expensive for what you get but as a additional needs parents I know items such as this do carry a higher price tag but this item is worth the money. weeks on, kept in a non air tight box this still hasn't dried out which is incredible as it's being played with every day.Can be used to compliment educational activities or just as a game to play with, whatever you do with this do keep away from carpets and sofas as it can be awkward to remove, same as dog hairs as these seem to be attracted to this so do ensure your hands are always clean.This would make a lovely gift as its' presented in a lovely star shape container that can be used as storeage

It came delivered rock hard! Waste of money that was

This was good fun to play with and is very good for sensory.There is not much but it was fun overall.

A nice pack with 5 colour that have glitter in so nice to choose and play, make and stretch with.nice little stocking filler for kids, you just have to find a container to store it in after.little one got a little bored after a while so may be suited to a younger age

I have two daughter with ASD who need to fidget, this is just absolutely brilliant, it can be a little messy at first but once played with a bit makes an excellent sensory fidget toy. Doesn’t leave any residue on fingers and feels amazing.We loved it so much we bought another pack to keep in our going out bag

This is a cool stocking filler perfect for kids of all ages (from 3 and up). The foam feels great and has a good stretch, perfect for sensory play. There is a small amount of shimmery glitter in it which hasn't got on anything yet (happy mom). There's no weird smell and it's quite easy to keep clean and not cause a mess in play.You get 5 different colours that can be stored in each section of the star. So far hasn't dried out.I think it is a bit expensive for what it is but it was a larger pack than I expected. With younger kids just make sure you supervise play and make sure none of the little balls separate and find themselves being swallowed.

If you asked our Little Girl what she likes about this playfoam, she could probably give you a dozen good answers. But speaking as a parent, I can give you two easy reasons to buy it.Reason #1: No Mess. Slime is a nightmare, especially if it gets on clothing. Kinetic sand is great, but it gets all over the floor. This stuff is ridiculously easy to just pick up and put away when your kids are done playing with it.Reason #2: It Won't Dry Out. Ever leave slime out? Or kinetic sand? Both dry out. And you've basically wasted your money, if they're left out for too long. This stuff doesn't dry out. So even though I would have liked it a bit more if the container it comes in could be re-sealed somehow, it's nice to know it can actually be left out (we stuck ours in a quart size Ziplock bag).WHAT IT FEELS LIKE:Our Little Girl and I were both kind of surprised by the touch and feel of this stuff. At first, I expected it to be like "Pluffle." Which is a really amazing playfoam from the same brand. Pluffle moves a lot like kinetic sand, almost like brown sugar when you handle it gently. This particular playfoam reminds of me pulling apart a Rice Krispies treat. There's some sort of sticky substance that holds the foam together. So when you pull it apart, it's like looking at the marshmallow threads of a Krispie treat. But the sticky stuff doesn't stick to you, or other things.One thing that's cool about this stuff, is that it's way easier to shape (and keep the shape of) than Pluffle and other playfoams. It's stiffer to work with, kind of like a piece of extra soft packaging styrofoam. You can't really shape it the way you do kinetic sand (with molds and stuff). But you can absolutely create different shapes with it. We tried using different colors for different things at first. Inevitably, they're all just going to get mixed together. Which is perfectly fine, I knew that would happen eventually.Our Daughter and I have a lot of fun playing together with this stuff. It's cool for kids with ADHD, but I'd say it's a practical gift for any kid that likes "sensory" toys (a la kinetic sand, slime, magic snow, etc). Even my Wife loves to play with this stuff, she says it calms her down.This would be good as a stocking stuffer, but even just as a stand-alone gift for someone. The packaging is really cool looking, so it's definitely giftable. Other kids that come over will be super interested in it, we got asked by different moms where we got it from. So there's also the cool factor of your kid being the only one to actually have this type of playfoam (I haven't seen anything like this in stores yet). Parent to parent, I'd recommend it. But don't just take me at my word. Order some. See for yourself how much your child or grandchild likes it.

Far less messy than the currently popular glitter slime you see everywhere, this will still shed bits and pieces all over, but at least vacuums up without issue. Has a really interesting look feel and can be reshaped and remolded over and over. Wish it came with a storage container, as we just ended up putting it into Ziplocs after opening.

I was disappointed when I opened this for my daughter and it was dry. I could hardly get it to form a shape and it was too hard for her little hands. We tried to play with it but ended up throwing it away.

The foam reminds me of slime and its basically a less messy version of one. It's more foam beads than glue, and while thats nice for clean up, it makes its pretty dry. Leaves a glue-like residue on hands after playtime and glitter flakes and foam beads pop off and stick for awhile. Once you think you have gotten off all of the glitter flakes, one always pops up in the shower. A better activity for kids would be a DIY version of this toy. It takes a long time to dry out. I left it in a drawer for a couple of days and it didn't dry out in the open box.

Fun, sensory material to add to your child's creativity.- Product arrived as advertised with 5 colorful foam options nested in the points of the plastic star packaging.- I'm including a photo of 1 color to see the scale of a how much is given in the package.- Each color = white foam + colored glitter. The glitter is a mix of chunky and fine glitter.- The glitter does not rub off onto hands.- Foam sticks together nicely, and the stickiness does not transfer onto hands.- Foam is a little hard to get out of the star points. Wish it came in a package that would be easier to use for storing it, but not a big deal.- When I pulled it out of the packaging, a few flecks of the foam/glitter were stuck to the packaging. Just keep this in mind when playing with it on certain surfaces. It does not seem to separate, flake, or leave little bits on the table like playdoh. Pretty clean! No residue left on hard, smooth tabletops.- Does not dry out.- Very soft and squishy, but on the stiffer side. Glitter does not interfere with the softness. Formations made by the kids will definitely keep their shape.- You're not going to make super detailed sculptures with this material like you can with clay. It's more for abstract play.Overall this product is very easy to use and basically no mess! Also inspires hours of fun. Probably more relevant for a preschool/toddler since older kids may want to do more with molding shapes and building more representational pieces.