Bubbles in a Cup

​Bubbles in a cup is a great summer activity for outside. It teaches concentration and attention span, strengthens the muscles of the mouth, provides a science lesson, teaches following directions, and is lots of fun!

Materials:

• Towel to soak up spills if inside
• Tray under the cup or bowl
• Flat-bottomed bowl or cup – one per child
• A little Liquid detergent for dishes in water
• Straw – one per child
• (for bubbles that float, add a little cooking oil)

Procedure:

1. If inside, put down a towel on the floor under their work.

2. Squirt dishwashing liquid into the bowl. Not much is needed.

3. Add a little water – maybe 1 inch).

4. Hand them a straw (If they do not know how to blow, blow air through a straw onto their arm, then let them try.)

5. Let them blow bubbles galore – the bubbles may overflow the bowl. They'll love it!

6. Warn them not to suck. (A little won't hurt them if they do swallow it.)

 

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