Provide the children with plastic alligators and
 crocodiles to play in this slimy swamp.

2 cups white glue

1 ½ cups water at room temperature

1 cup hot water

2 ½ Tablespoon Borax

2 mixing bowls

mixing spoons

In smaller bowl, thoroughly blend glue and room-temp water. 
 In larger bowl combine hot water and Borax.  Stir until Borax
 is dissolved.  Slowly pour glue mixture into Borax mixture,
 stirring constantly.  Knead until not sticky.
  Will keep in the fridge for a couple weeks.

Dig a 1-foot-deep trench in the sand and lay the board
 across it as a bridge. Add a few plastic alligators to
 make an alligator pit that is sure to create lots of excitement.

Have the children hunt for short sticks.  These will be their alligators.
  Fill a shallow pan with water for the swamp.  Let each child, in turn,
 carefully place his or her gator in the water.  Tell the children that
 when alligators float, they resemble tree trunks or logs.  Discuss facts
 you have learned about alligators. (Found under Alligator: Misc. & Links)