Most children love bubbles. Bubbles are fun to form while blowing through a wand. Kids love to chase after bubbles and pop them. We have done a lot of bubble activities such as Bubbles in Bubbles, Giant Bubbles, Magic Bubbles, Bubble Pipes, and Unpoppable Bubbles. Today we are going to show you how to make water bottle bubbles. We call this activity the Bubble Snake.
This is a simple science activity that takes 10 minutes. It is also easy to do. Additionally, we will also show you how to make a bubble solution with two ingredients.
Instead of blowing circular bubbles that come from a wand, your children will make bubbles that are tiny, long, and clump together in a snake form. The results are amazing.
The video below demonstrates step-by-step how to make water bottle bubbles. You can do this activity both indoors and outdoors.
Blowing bubbles is a fun activity to do with children. My son has loved them since he was a toddler. This is why we often do experiments that involve bubbles. In this post, we will show you how to do an easy science experiment for kids at home. Your child will learn how to make catchable bubbles.
Doing this project was exciting because bubbles pop once they touch your hands. However, this time, my son was able to catch and hold the bubbles.
My son received this kit for Christmas from a family member. He was so excited when he opened this present. The National Geographic Magic Science Kit has 10 experiments and comes with most of the materials you need within the kit. The other materials are items you have in your home like water.
The only materials you need (from your home) for the Bubbles experiment are…
We have completed three out of ten experiments in the kit so far. They all have a magical scientific component to it, which amazes kids. Most importantly, they are easy science experiments for kids at home.
In the video, below, we will show you what’s inside the kit and how we used it to make catchable bubbles.
This video below comes from my son’s YouTube Channel, Corban’s Fun Adventures and Learning. We have a lot of DIY projects, science experiments, and learning games there. Please subscribe if you like what you see.
Spring is here and this is a time for bubbles! The first time my son, Cory, saw bubbles he was a baby. He was so amazed at how they floated in the air and then disappeared (popped). Once he started to walk, Cory had a great time chasing the bubbles and popping them.
Now that my son is older, he likes to experiment with various types of bubbles. We don’t buy bubble solution from the store anymore because we make our own with various ingredients. We have made Giant Bubbles, small bubbles, Bubble Pipes, Unpoppable Bubbles etc.
My son wanted to do something new. He decided to create DIY Bubble Soap with layers on our dining room table. I didn’t know if it would work; however, it turned out to be a success.
Try this activity with your children. They will find joy in first, creating a bubble on a table. Then, they will be amazed at how they can create bubble layers. It became a fun challenge for my son.
This is a great science project for kids. They will see how three ingredients can be mixed together to create the bubbles one usually purchases in stores or online.
DIY Bubble Soap with Layers
In the video below, my son shows you how it is done.
This video comes from my son’s YouTube Channel, Corban’s Fun Learning Adventures. Please like and subscribe for more fun learning activities.
One day my son and I went to the Dollar Tree to buy pans for our next science experiment.While we were there, my son found a big bubble wand with a tray, and asked if we could get it. I told him “yes” because it looked like fun.
I thought we could incorporate science into the bubble play by making our own bubble solution. When we got home, he could not wait to try out his new wand. He also suggested that we try other bubble wands as well. We looked around the house and got pipe cleaners, a straw, tape, and paper.
We took the materials and attempted to make bubble pipes with three different materials. They were simple to make and fun to use. We stayed outside for over an hour playing. The various wands we used made the bubble play interesting and engaging. I will show you what we did below.
Learn how we made giant bubbles by viewing the video below… (this is from my son’s YouTube channel called Corban’s Fun Learning Adventures).
Let’s Get Started!
Materials for Bubble Pipe:
Small piece of writing paper
Small piece of parchment paper
Small piece of Aluminum foil
Straws (3)
Materials for Bubble Solution:
Water
Glycerin
Dish Soap (we used Dawn)
Directions for Bubble Pipe
Take the small piece of writing paper, roll it around one side of the straw, and tape it.
Take the small piece of aluminum foil, roll it around one side of the straw, and tape it.
Take the small piece of parchment paper, roll it around one side of the straw, and tape it.
Here is the small piece of aluminum foil. My son rolling the writing paper around one side of the straw.My son rolling the aluminum foil around one side of the straw.Pictured are three straws with writing paper, parchment paper, and aluminum foil around one side of the straw. It is secured with tape.
Now is it time to make your bubble solution.
Mix 1 part dish soap, 4 parts warm water, add a teaspoon of glycerin, and stir well.
Stick either the writing paper, aluminum foil, or parchment paper straw in the bubble solution.
Put with the writing paper, aluminum foil, or parchment paper side of the straw in the bubble solution.
This is our bubble solution.
Blow on the straw (opposite side of the paper or aluminum foil.
You can see a bubble forming while my son is blowing. Here’s another bubble forming.
Watch the video of my son using the bubble pipe made with writing paper.
IMG_3470bubble-pipeHere is the bubble wand we purchased from Dollar Tree.
Other Tips
If your bubble solution is not working, add more dish soap and/or glycerin.
You will have a better chance of making bubbles if you blow through the straw slowly.
