Have you ever tried Bubble painting with your child?
Today’s bubble painting activity post is from Amber. A teacher and mom of two boys who specializes in creativity! Go to her blog, SSS Teaching, to find more fun and engaging activities to do with your kiddos and students!
Bubble painting is your new favorite summer science activity!
Are you looking for an activity that combines art and science and is super entertaining?
Kids love bubbles and with such few supplies this is something you can pull off in your home or classroom any day!
Supplies:
- dish soap
- tempera paint
- straws
- Cardstock or heavy paper
- shallow bowls or dishes
bubble painting has many benefits:
- fine motor skills – mouth movement, stirring
- color mixing
- science – air, reflection, surface tension (you can really extend to the level of your participant)
How to get started: Mix 2 Tbsp. paint with a squirt of soap.
Mix with a straw or spoon.
Use the straw to blow bubbles and catch on paper.
The bendy straws work great because you do not have to be right over the bubbles and can be off to the side!
My preschooler helped and loved this activity. It was easy to “catch” the bubbles for bubble painting and make beautiful backgrounds. It spurred conversation that really let us dive deep into science concepts and even involved my littlest little with colors and shapes!
Extensions – take this activity to the next level by:
- Adding silhouettes over the top
- animals for science (adding a fish in the sea!)
- people for a unit on personal narratives
- galaxy painting
- kite/summer sky art
If you loved this activity be sure to check out my entire Summer Science Series – PACKED with awesome EASY experiments for young learners!
This makes such a great back to school or end of summer fun project for young learners!
Visit SSS Teaching for more activities like bubble painting!
Let me know below, did you try this activity? I want to see your results!
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Hi there, I’m Jenna! I am a devoted mommy and wife. As well as an advocate for children and creating a peaceful atmosphere for those we love. I co-wrote Faith Actually: Living Life After Tragedy with my husband. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and currently working toward my Master’s in Positive Psychology. My number one desire is to create a peaceful home life for my family. My second desire is to share with you the tips I learn along the way!