Looking for a little magic this summer? It’s simple. Blow bubbles with your kids and watch their faces light up with wonder and joy! Bubbles are a simple activity for kids that brings a sense of awe and surprise. And kids love surprises. Kids thrive on the idea of wonderment and experimentation. This is why bubble activities for kids are the perfect way to get some fresh air outside while entertaining and enlightening your child with their fascination with bubble-making!
Why are bubbles such a great activity for kids?
Bubbles are truly one of the best activities for kids. While often incorporated with water sensory play, bubbles can be their own category of sensory play altogether. Aside from keeping their attention for more than just a few minutes, bubbles offer so many benefits to help enhance child development.
- Creativity
- Fine motor development
- Gross motor development
- Hand-eye coordination
- Hands-on play
- Independent play
- Natural curiosities
- Oral and language skills
- Sensory play
RELATED: This sand sensory activities list for kids is the ultimate hands-on sensory play for summertime!
Where can I find bubbles for kids?
Making bubbles is easy! There are several ways to make and use bubbles to inspire sensory and independent play.
- BUY pre-made store-bought bubble mix: This is fool-proof but can add up over time. Especially if your child “accidentally” dumps the entire bottle in one quick swoop.
- MAKE your own bubble mix: This is also foolproof as it only requires a few simple ingredients we guarantee you already have at home. This tends to be our preferred method because it’s quick, easy, on-hand, and will cost you nothing to make.
RELATED: Looking for more simple ideas to fill your days outside this summer? Check out our list of 50 Outdoor Activities for Kids!
Bubble options for your Amazon order
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Bubble Wands
This 12-pack is a great way to introduce a few at a time. Hand one per child, store the others and take them out when you need them again on the next hot summer day.
Bubble Solution Refill
Next time the bubbles spill, you can swoop in and save the day with this large bubble refill bottle!
Gaint Bubble Wand
This is my favorite bubble wand for making large bubbles!
Bubble Machine
The truth is, I am not very patient with bubbles. Cheers to this bubble machine for doing the work for me.
How do you make bubbles at home?
If you are looking to make your own bubbles, look no further. This simple and quick bubble recipe is guaranteed a win for you and your kids.
Grab these 3 supplies, mix them together, and start the bubble bonanza fun!
- 4 cups of warm water
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of dish soap (Dawn works best!)
TIP: If you can let the bubbles sit for a couple of hours, they work even better. But let’s be honest, who has time for that when toddlers know the bubble mix is on its way?
15 bubble activities for kids
Bubbles are such a great summer activity for kids when the sun is out! Whether you have a container of bubbles sitting around or are feeling inspired to mix up your own, this list of 15 bubble activities for kids will keep your toddler, preschooler, and big kids excited and amazed!
Bouncing Bubbles (Little Bins Little Hands)
This STEM bubble activity will amaze your little scientists as they mix, blow and bounce bubbles.
Bubble Art Butterflies (Red Ted Art)
Your child will love this adorable arts and crafts project that combines bubble blowing and creativity to make a cute little butterfly!
Under the Sea Mixed Media Picture (Find the Little Mind)
Okay, so this one isn’t bubbles. But it is bubble wrap to switch up this list of ideas, and I am here for it!!!
Bubble Painting with Bubble Blowers (Childhood 101)
Your toddler or preschooler will love creating colorful works of art with bubble wands and food coloring!
Bubble Snakes Outdoor Activity (Toddler Approved)
This awesome bubble activity for kids uses socks and a few other simple supplies to create the most beautiful and colorful rainbow bubbles!
Colorful Bubble Foam (Mama.Papa.Bubba)
Makes colorful bubble foam that is beautiful to look at, fun to play with, and super easy to make!
Easter Egg Water Sensory Play
Fill your sensory bin with bubbles, water, and Easter eggs for a fun springtime sensory play that will keep your preschooler busy exploring.
Geometric Bubble Activity (Little Bins Little Hands)
Get creative with this cute craft to make adorable bubble wands using pipe cleaners and beads to develop fine motor skills and make all sorts of fun-shaped bubbles!
Giant Bubble Wands (Red Ted Art)
Have you seen those awesome wands that make massive bubbles? Save your money and make your own with this easy DIY giant bubble wand idea. Your kids will be amazed!
Halloween Water Play
Create some Halloween-spirited witchcraft with bubbles and let your toddler engage in some spooky sensory water play.
Homemade Bubble Blower from a Cardboard Roll (Happy Hooligans)
Have an extra paper towel or toilet paper roll sitting around? Don’t toss it! Learn how to reuse these cardboard rolls to blow big bubbles!
Make Easy Glow-In-The-Dark Bubbles (Kids Activities Blog)
Say what?! Follow these simple steps to make the magic of bubbles even more majestic with this easy glow-in-the-dark bubbles activity.
Ocean Sensory Bin
Create an ocean scene for your toddler with this simple sensory bin setup involving bubbles, water, ocean creatures, and some basic kitchen utensils for scooping and pouring.
Valentine Science Bubble Activity for Preschool (Pre-K Pages)
Show your little lovebug the magic of bubbles with this valentines-themed science activity.
Whisk Bubble Wands (No Time for Flash Cards)
Grab some kitchen whisks and follow this simple guide to use kitchen whisks to make fun bubbles!
Let bubble activities inspire play this summer!
If you’re stuck on ideas, blow bubbles with your kids! Bubble activities for kids will inspire a whole new way of play with so many different ways to play. Use store-bought or our simple DIY bubble recipe to create magic outside all summer!
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FAQ
Bubbles are great for childhood development. They can help kids engage in hands-on sensory play that strengthens fine and gross motor skills. Plus, kids love bubbles!
Sensory play is important for helping children develop their natural curiosities, independent play skills, creativity, and fine motor skills.
The best bubble activities are the ones that keep your kids engaged. Sensory bins, blowing bubbles, and bubble art are some great ideas for sensory bubble play.
