Making Bubbles

Bubble observations

• Use purchased bubble mixtures or make your own:

Homemade Bubble Recipe

8 tablespoons dish soap (Dawn seems to work well, Ultra Joy)

1 quart of water (distilled is best)

1 to 2 tablespoons of glycerin (optional)

OR

1 cup dish soap (Dawn or Ultra Joy)

3 cups of water (distilled)

1/3 cup white corn syrup

• Place mixture in shallow tray and dip in bubble wands or blow with drinking straw
• Blow through the wands or wave back and forth
• Encourage the child to observe and experiment with bubbles, some examples:

1. Ask: What is inside the bubble? (Air)  What shapes of bubbles do you see? (Round, oval, etc.)
2. Find different wands to use
3. Touch and pop the bubbles
4. Make a 'Big" bubble,  make a "Small" bubble
5. Make bubbles that are joined together
6. Count how long a bubble lasts until it pops

*Cool, humid, and shady conditions are best for bubble blowing - have fun!