Have Fun With Bubbles!
Bubble activities and crafts bring the magic of bubbles into hands-on bubble projects that kids and adults can enjoy together. Using simple supplies like dish soap, water, food coloring, or bubble wrap, these ordinary materials can be transformed into colorful and creative masterpieces.
They’re perfect for classrooms, rainy days, or outdoor play; combining fun, science and creativity in one activity.
Some major advantages of bubble play are that it is a sensory activity that allows for engaging play with water and bubbles. It also improves fine motor skills by working with the wands to make the bubbles. Finally, it encourages imaginary play!
From bubble painting and bubble prints to bubble wrap stamping and even frozen bubble art, bubble crafts spark imagination while encouraging creativity. Best of all, they are inexpensive, easy to set up, and guaranteed to bring smiles!
Bubble Activities
There are many ways to play and experiment with bubbles. Check out the ideas below:
- Classic Bubble Blowing uses store-bought or a homemade bubble solution.
- Giant Bubbles are made using big bubble wands or string loops.
- Bubble Chase is when kids run after bubbles and pop them.
- Bubble Inside a Bubble is made by gently blowing a bubble on a flat surface, then adding smaller ones inside.
- Frozen Bubbles can be blown outside in freezing weather and watch them crystallize.
- Bubble Tunnels and Domes can be made on a tray or table using straws.
Scroll down to see the wonderful and simple homemade bubble solutions. Most of them work as well as store bought solutions but cost a fraction to make.
Bubble blowing activities, like the ones above, are not too messy. Don't be afraid to add paint to the solution, blow bubbles, and make bubble imprints on paper. This does raise the messy factor, but kids love it!
You and your kids are sure to enjoy the bubble activities below. Scroll down for lots of bubble activities and crafts with bubbles!
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A fun kids' craft project is to make DIY bubble wands with pipe cleaners and beads. Then mix up your own homemade bubble solution and let the kids have fun, fun, fun.
Artful Parent
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These delightful DIY bubble wands, crafted with colorful pipe cleaners and beads, are easy to make. Combine them with your own homemade bubble (recipe here) and kids will enjoy this outdoor activity.
Napp
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Here is a step-by-step tutorial (plus video) on a bubble science experiment that makes bubbles inside bubbles.
Hello, Wonderful
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This STEM bubble activity will amaze your child as they mix, blow and bounce bubbles.
Little Bins for Little Hands
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This activity is so simple! Fill a pan or tray with warm, soapy water, add cars and let your child play.
What Do We Do All Day
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Children and toddlers are captivated by bubbles. Here is a DIY bubble blower activity that, with a few household items, you can make a homemade bubble blower that will provide hours of entertainment.
A Sparkle of Genius
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Use this tutorial and upcycled items easily found around the house to make a bubble blower. This craft is perfect for Earth Day.
Children's Museum New Hampshire
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At this post, learn how to turn an empty water bottle and sock into a bubble blower with these step-by-step instructions.
KiwiCo
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In this post, you'll learn how to make bubble foam and how to add a bunch of plastic construction trucks to it in a storage container for play.
Busy Toddler
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A fun summer idea, this messy yet clean outdoor activity involves making bubble foam and letting kids play with it in a water table.
Busy Toddler
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Two recipes for bubbles.
Exploratorium
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Create art without a paintbrush! With just a few basic supplies, kids can create colorful paintings. Here is an introduction to bubble painting.
Typically Simple
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This post uses store-bought bubble solution, mason jars, food coloring and a straw to bubble paint.
Mama Papa Bubba
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All you need is some bubble solution, some bubble wands, some plastic cups, and some food coloring to bubble paint. Check this tutorial.
Capturing Parenthood
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Boys and girls will love bubble painting with dish soap. It's simple! It can be a little messy so protect the work surface with a plastic tablecloth and have paper towels handy. This post explains all you need to know about bubble painting.
Happiness Is Homemade
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Want to introduce your child to bubble painting? Here is a recipe to get you started.
Tinkerlab
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There is something magical about bubbles and kids love them. Here is a bubble painting activity that only needs a few simple supplies and is sure to please your kids.
Childhood 101
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Several bubble recipes.
Bubble Mania
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This is a simple project and you end up with a long string of bubbles that are snake-like.
One Little Project
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A bubble snake is a fun and easy STEM activity for kids. With simple household item, you can make this educational project.
Canton Public Library
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Summer is bubble season! It's fun to make your own bubble wand with these step-by-step instructions.
KiwiCo
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This Bubble Water Table for kids offers a fun summer sensory play experience! It's one of the best activities for toddlers and preschoolers!
Sweet Hazel Honey
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This bubble art butterfly craft is a wonderful way to encourage kids to enjoy the outdoors and create bubble-blowing art that they can transform into colorful butterfly crafts.
Red Ted Art
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Make a homemade bubble blower with a cardboard roll when your kids want to blow bubbles but you can't find a wand.
Happy Hooligans
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Here is a kids' individual or group screen-free activity which will keep them busy and entertained for hours. Have them make bubble wands with Chenille pipe cleaners and beads. Then mix up some bubbles (recipe included) and let the fun begin.
Crafts by Courtney
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In this post, learn how to make bubble wands in various shapes with pipe cleaners.
Little Bins for Little Hands
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At this post, learn how to make the bubble solution and what to use to make giant bubbles.
Learning and Exploring Through Play
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This fun bubble activity is ideal for older kids. They can learn how to make bubbles with their hands.
The Craft Train
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This homemade bubble blower is easy for kids to use. It's quick to make and uses only two things: a plastic cup and a plastic straw.
Toddler Approved
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This is the easiest and quickest DIY bubble recipe and it doesn't use glycerin.
Artful Parent
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A number of bubble recipes.
Bubble Blowers
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Make the biggest bubbles ever with this homemade giant bubble recipe and learn how to make a giant bubble wand.
Happy Hooligans
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This is an awesome activity that will keep your child busy and entertained. To get this activity going, all you need is toy cars that can be submerged in water, soap, water, dishpan.
Healthy Hatha Mama
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Learn how to make frozen bubbles with this tutorial!
Run Wild My Child
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Bubbles aren't just for toddlers! This beautiful bubble painting hydrangea flowers craft is the perfect project for tweens or teens to show some creativity.
A Piece of Rainbow
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Bubble foam is a fun activity for both toddlers and preschoolers. Take the activity outdoors and wash those outdoor toys like cars, playhouse, slides, etc.
Ten Little
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In this post, learn how to make a personalized bubble wand. In addition, you'll find a recipe for homemade bubble solution.
What Do We Do All Day
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Up your kids' bubble game by making and showing them how to make a super fun and simple bubble snake.
Super Simple
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Yes, square bubbles! For a hands-on STEM experiment, kids learn how to build 3-dimensional bubble wands and once done, use them like a standard bubble wand and make fantastic bubbles.
Babble Daddle Do
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This enjoyable indoor activity gives children a task that teaches them a valuable life skill and can kickstart their playtime. Discover why “washing the toys” is one of the best activities for kids.
Busy Toddler
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At this post, check out three ideas for making bubbles with water bottles. Wonderful water bottle recycling activity.
Projects for Preschoolers
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Can't find a bubble wand! You can use a kitchen whisk along with this homemade bubble solution.
No Time For Flash Cards
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