Making Bubbles
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*First things first, this fun activity is not for small children. Please supervise your little ones and make sure they are blowing OUT, not sucking in.*
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Here’s an idea that will keep kids busy!!!! I thought with the warm temperature coming and kids out of school, now would be the time to bust out this idea! Making some Bubbles
To start out you need a water bottle…empty.
I gave my kids a water bottle and they drank it fast. Okay they didn’t…I caught them pouring it on the plants, but it was a good thought! Is it just my kids who would rather have their teeth pulled than drink a glass of water!?!
Back to making snake bubbles…Cut off the bottom of the water bottle.
Use a piece of fabric and put an elastic around it to hold it on. An old rag or an old sock does the trick. Hey, we are recycling 2 things, water bottles and socks. Here’s to a green tutorial!
Put some dish soap in a shallow bowl. I added a little water to make it go further.
Dip it in.
Start making bubbles by blowing.
Tip: Don’t let them blow too hard or the rag will pop off. A light steady gust of air will produce bubbles to make your little ones squeal. I think I heard my husband squeal too, but he’d never admit that:)
Have a contest for the longest snake, make a hat with the trail of bubbles, or try to pop them as they float away.
Making bubbles with kids is super fun and thrifty!
Idea adapted from: Family Fun
Alexandra says
Ive just done this with my girls, and they love it!!!! Thanks so much for this idea 🙂 My youngest is only 17 months so she couldnt do the blowing, but she loved trying to catch them after my 5 year old blew them out 🙂 Xxxx
Tessa says
I am studying to be a teacher in Holland , and I will use this funny activity to teach them about bubbles ! love it
Pam Holland says
Just the things I’m needing for 2 boys to keep them busy!!!!!
maria says
Hello, I tried this experience with some paper “kitchen roll” but that did not walk(work). Then I made a hole in the soppalin and the that made me big bubbles, some some selement. I have re dipped and that redid me the same effait
KK says
Do you know, can you do this with one of those little kiddy sized water bottles? I don’t often use plastic water bottles at my house, because we all have our own. The little kiddy water bottle is the only one I have, and I really want to do this with my family.
Tifani says
We just tried this idea yesterday and love, love, loved it!! Thanks so much for the idea. Here are our pictures: msmathmom.blogspot.com/2010/06/bubble-snakes-cheap-summer-fun.html
Tricia H says
Super fun!! I’m going to do this with my kiddos tonight.
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Lacie E says
I posted this on my blog today, my son loved it!!
.-= Lacie E´s last blog ..Summer Bubbles =-.
kimbowest says
featured this on my blog today! so great! love it! kimboscrafts.blogspot.com
.-= kimbowest´s last blog ..summer to-do list craft version Part 1 =-.
Anna says
I tried this last week with my (almost) 3 yr old. She loved it! Although I do have to note the importance of teaching the child NOT to DEEPLY inhale through her mouth, while her mouth is still covering the opening! LOL. LOTS of hacking, gagging and spitting will be evident from said action :X
Linze says
I JUST did this with the kids I nanny and they went crazy for it – They thought it was the coolest thing! Great idea – a way to make a fun toy AND recycle!
*muah*
SteviKay White says
This is a really cute idea.. Have to give it a try thanks for the idea..
Stephanie says
LOVE THIS! As soon as I finished reading this, I went and made 3 for my kids and they played with them forever outside! So easy and fun! I am going to feature this on my blog and link back to you! Thanks for linking up such an awesome idea!!!
Lori says
How very fun!
TidyMom says
How fun!!! Even my 13yo would love this!!
Thanks for linking up to I’m Lovin’ It! Have a Fantastic Weekend!
Natalie Kay says
My boys are addicted to bubbles… This would be easy enough for my two year old who can’t quite get the hang of using a bubble wand. THank you for all of these ideas! You guys are taking all the guess work out of our family night activities.
Hinke says
Ooo this is soooo cool.
My two boys would love this !!!!!!
Thanks for the idea.
Bye
Hinke
Sealbeachmama says
That looks like a blast! My kids (and their friends) are going to LOVE this! Thanks for sharing!!!
Sarah says
Oh this looks so fun!!
Cherie Nelson says
I can’t WAIT to try this with my kids!
joanne says
thats so awesome! adding a little drop of glycerin helps keep the bubble together.
kelley clayton says
I am so going to try this!
Thanks!
Wendy Cooper says
I love this!! We will do it on the next nice day we have!
Carol says
This is awesome! I’m going to try it with my little granddaughters for sure. I’m wondering how crazy I would be to try it with my 25 second graders…
Mandy Burkett says
That looks like so much fun!!! Mallory will LOVE this!!!! Thanks so much for sharing such a clever idea!!
~mandy
Marianne says
Great idea! Although, I’ve learned not to use dish soap for bubbles because it always ends up in a little one’s eyes and that ends the fun. I’ve started using bubble bath and watering it down some. I like the Mr Bubbles since its cheap and tear free. =)
Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says
oh how fun! I need to do this with my monkey, he would so love those snake bubbles!
Casey says
Love this idea. Can’t wait to try it this afternoon!
Shelley says
How fun! I’m pretty sure my husband I need to have a bubble blowing contest date night. I’d so win! 😉 {Honey,…you out there?…BRING IT!}