BUBBLES . . .

 

Summer has finally arrived, (Mother Nature has been known to be fashionably late on occasion) and we can look forward to many fun filled days of outside play. As early learning and child care professionals we spend countless hours trying to find new and exciting activities to fill those long summer days.  Bubbles are a great way to have some fun in the sun and are easy to grab when you need to add some excitement to a lazy summer afternoon.  The recipe below makes for some "tough" bubbles that won't pop when they hit the ground.  You can also check out our Early Childhood Resource Library for some great resources on bubbles.

Mix Your Own Bubbles

Follow this recipe to make super strong bubbles. Add food coloring for extra fun.

You will need

• 1 package unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup just-boiled water
• 1 1/2 to 2 ounces glycerin (available in the skin care aisle or at a health food store)
• 8 1/2 ounces Johnson’s Baby Shampoo

Stir the gelatin into the hot water until it’s dissolved. Mix in the glycerin and shampoo, stirring gently. The solution will gel as it cools.Stir the gelatin into the hot water until it’s dissolved. Mix in the glycerin and shampoo, stirring gently. The solution will gel as it cools.