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Science: Physical Science Math: Measurement Fine Motor
Make Your Own Bubbles
Provide water and dish-soap to mix. Use a straw to add air to the bubble solution.Instructions
Get Ready
Gather the following materials. We've linked to our suggested choices, but feel free to substitute!
- Shallow bowl
- Water
- Dish Soap
- Spoon
- Straws
- Towels
Practice New Skills
Demonstrate how to combine water and dish soap into a shallow bowl, using a straw to add air to create bubbles. Support your tot in mixing up a bubble solution of her own. Note: Many tots aren’t able to blow through a straw without also sucking in! Instead your tot can use a spoon to vigorously stir the water/soap mixture, creating bubbles.
Investigate
Describe the steps your tot is taking. Talk about what is happening, and/or why it might be happening. Help your tot make predictions and test ideas.
- You are mixing soap and water. Now you are adding air.
- What did you make?
- What will happen if you touch the bubbles?