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Bubbles

© Alicia Luthy

As I hung the wet clothes out on the line today, I was amazed at what a beautiful day it was. The weather is warm and sunny. I thought this would be a good week to do some crafts that get us outside. Here are some craft ideas, activities, and some recipes for bubbles.

QUOTE-

Never raise your hand to your children; it leaves your midsection unprotected. - Robert Orben

ARTS AND CRAFTS-

Add some liquid tempera paint to your bubble mixture. Hang poster paper on an easel or on a fence outside. Have the kids blow bubbles onto the paper and watch the design that forms when they pop.

Make a colored bubble bottle. (Try saying that 5 times real fast!) Fill a plastic pop bottle 1/3 full with water. Add tempera paint and about 1/3 cup liquid detergent. (You might want to tape the lid on.)

Add food coloring to your bubble mixture then blow bubbles through a wand. Have kids try to catch the bubbles with a piece of white construction paper (cut into any shape you'd like). Make sure the kids are wearing smocks because sometimes the bubbles land on them and the food coloring will stain.

Make a bubble/wave jar. Fill a small plastic bottle half full of water. Add a few drops of food coloring, if desired. Add baby or mineral oil to completely fill the jar. Secure bottle tightly. Then slowly tilt bottle from side to side. When this occurs, the liquid in the jar resembles waves. Bubbles can be created by shaking the bottle. Encourage the kids to watch the different reactions and tell you why the two reactions are different.

ACTIVITIES-

Encourage kids to blow a set number of bubbles that you specify. For example, if you say the number 4, the kids would try to blow 4 bubbles.

Become a bubble scientist. Notice that not all bubbles behave the same way. What happens if you blow hard? If you blow soft? What color are the bubbles? Are all bubbles the same shape? The same size? If you touch a bubble, what happens? How long do bubbles last?

Have the kids lay on their backs not touching anyone. Play soft music and have the kids relax. As the kids relax, blow bubbles over them and encourage them to let the bubbles land on them. I had my kids close their eyes as the temptation to pop them with their fingers was too great. Ask what the bubbles feel like. This is a great activity to do before nap time.

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