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13 Fun Things Kids Can Do With Kool-Aid

March 27, 2022 Brittanie Pyper

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Who doesn’t love Kool-Aid? Join your kids in discovering how fun the sugary colorful Kool-Aid packets can be used for Kool Aid crafts, Kool Aid hacks, Kool Aid recipes and so much more Kool Aid fun for kids of all ages.

Get creative with these 13 Kool-Aid Activities For Kids!  5 things made with Kool Aid shown from Kool Aid dyed hair, Kool Aid cookies recipe, Kool Aid rock candy, Kool Aid slime and Kool Aid slurpees
Let’s have fun in the “kolorful” world of Kool-Aid!

Kool Aid & Kids

Kool-Aid is one of those staples to keep around the house. Aside from drinking it, there are so many things you can actually use it for! Everything from Kool Aid science experiments to cleaning your bathroom toilet (yes, really). Kool-Aid is an inexpensive way to have fun!

Related: More Cool Kool Aid Ideas for Kids

So, here’s 13 Things Kids Can Do With Kool-Aid. Just keep in mind, it does stain so use clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy and colored in the process!

Awesome Things Kids Make With Kool-Aid

1. Make a Kool-Aid Play Dough Recipe

Grab a mixing bowl! We are using Kool-Aid powder and some flour to make this cool Kool-Aid Play Dough recipe by Kids Activities Blog is so easy to make and it smells amazing!

colorful Kool-Aid play dough
A colorful homemade play dough? Let’s make one!

2. Homemade Kool-Aid Sherbet Recipe

With just a packet of Kool-Aid, some milk, and sugar & stir to make this homemade Kool-Aid Sherbet (I call it ice cream) by Butter With A Side of Bread is a tasty way for kids to keep cool for the summer. Have them make their own! YUM!

colorful Kool-Aid sherbet
Kool-Aid and sherbets? Those are both my favorite things!

3. DIY Kool-Aid Lip Balm

Kids keep running out of lip balm? The fun way to solve that problem is with homemade Kool-Aid lip balm by One Crazy Mom uses Kool-Aid, coconut oil, and sugar is easy to make. The kids can make it themselves. How cool is lip gloss from Kool Aid packets that is petroleum jelly free?

colorful and tasty Kool-Aid lip balm (lip gloss)
I get to pick my own flavor and color of lip balm? I have to do this later!

4. Kool-Aid Slime Craft for Kids

I’ve always wondered what eating slime would be like. Now you can try it with this Rainbow Slime by Growing A Jeweled Rose. You just need Kool-Aid, warm water, and a bit of Psyllium husk powder. It’s also borax free so it’s safe for you and your kids! No wonder Pinterest loves it.

colorful and edible Kool-Aid slime
Eating slime? That sounds so silly but cool at the same time! Let’s try it!

5. Kool-Aid Slushies Recipe

These Kool-Aid Slushies by Kid-Friendly Things To Do are easy to make and the perfect summer treat to keep kids cool and hydrated. You just need water, a bit of sugar and a blender and you’re ready to go!

Kool-aid slushies with straws
Kool-Aid slushies? What a cool way to beat the heat!

6. Make Your Own Spaghetti Slime

This Spaghetti Slime by The 36th Avenue is crazy fun mixture for kids to play with and it’s made with edible ingredients! Fire up the stove, and a big pan with quarts of water to boil and then all you need is spaghetti, some oil, and Kool-Aid packets and you’ll have the most colorful meal you’ve had in your life.

colorful Spaghetti slime
This colorful spaghetti sure looks like a party!

7. Create Kool-Aid Scented Art

With scented art by Mess For Less, your kids can make fragrant art using glue, paper and Kool-Aid! How fun!

colorful Kool-Aid scented art
Artworks that smell good? That’s awesome!

8. Homemade Kool-Aid chalk Paint

Paint the town red with DIY homemade chalk paint by Our Kid Things using just Kool-Aid, cornstarch, and water! Now the kids will have a colorful neighborhood.

colorful DIY Kool-Aid chalk paint
Let’s play some hopscotch using this DIY Kool-Aid chalk!

9. Make Homemade Rainbow Fingerpaint

This Rainbow Fingerpaint by Fireflies and Mud Pies uses Kool-Aid, gelatin, and cornstarch. Perfect for your toddlers who want to taste anything they touch. Get creative and worry free with this edible paint!

colorful Kool-Aid Rainbow Fingerpaint
Eating art? That sounds a lot of fun. I’m hungry!

10. Bake Kool-Aid Cookies Recipe

These Kool-Aid cookies by The Happier Homemaker are not only pretty, but they taste amazing too! With normal cookie ingredients mixed with Kool-Aid, I’m sure your kids will love this new kick to their snacks!

colorful Kool-Aid cookies
These are the most colorful cookies I have seen. Let’s make them!

11. How to Tie Die Clothes with Kool-Aid

Kids got clothes with stains you can’t get out? This Kool-Aid tie-dyed shirts by Education.com uses Kool-Aid to bring new life to your kid’s old shirts!

colorful Kool-Aid tie-dyed shirt
Kool-Aid shirts? I want one!

12. Let’s Dye your Hair Using Kool-Aid

This Kool-Aid hair dye by Growing A Jeweled Rose brings life and color to you and your kid’s hair. It’s easy, temporary, and the best part is, no harsh chemicals!

colorful Kool-Aid hair dye
You can do that with Kool-Aid? I want blue hair!

13. My Favorite Kool Aid Candy! Make a Kool-Aid Rock Candy

This Kool-Aid Rock Candy by Growing A Jeweled Rose is a fun and tasty science experiment that will entertain the kids for hours! You just need Kool-Aid, sugar, some skewers and you’re ready to go!

colorful Kool-Aid rock candy in jars
Making candy from Kool-Aid? Now I can enjoy them anytime, anywhere!

MORE KIDS CRAFT & FUN FROM PLAY IDEAS

  • Want more Kool-Aid activities? Check them here.
  • More colorful homemade paint ideas here!
  • A lot of cute and colorful rainbow crafts here.
  • More activities to beat the summer heat? We have a lot more!
  • Here are some slimy ideas for the fall that are oh so adorable!
  • Out of this world cuteness! Here are some Star Wars activities for your kids.
  • Get creative with popsicles with these popsicle crafts!
Get creative with these 13 Kool-Aid Activities For Kids!

What was your favorite thing to make with Kool-Aid?

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