It's true that bubble mixture isn't expensive or hard to find, however, what your kids miss out on is process of making it themselves! It's very easy and has only a few ingredients.
Bubbles are so beautiful and captivating.
They are loved by everyone and the need to pop a few is simply irresistible!
Children can count how long a bubble lasts before it pops.
Children can make up their own bubble mixture and test it out through trial and error.
Children can test out different bubble wands and make conclusions from testing them out.
The list is endless....
You will need -
* Dishwashing liquid
*Water
*Glycerol (which can be purchased cheaply from the Chemist)
I used a small lid to measure out each part of the ingredients.
Add 7 parts water.
Add 1 part Glycerol
Add 3 parts dishwashing detergent.
Mix this really well together.
Shhhh special trick!
If you leave the mixture overnight you will make bubbles that are easier to
blow and last longer in the air. Resist if you can.
For larger quantities of bubble mixture, you can remodel an old wire coat hanger
and use it as a bubble wand.
This is a great activity that gets dads involved.
Here we are using a garden tie as a bubble wand. You can use long bread ties too.
Success!!!
Enjoy
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