Bubble bowl
A simple and mindful sensory activity using water, a squeeze of dish soap and a straw to blow and pop bubbles in a bowl!
All you need is a bowl, a bit of water, a squirt of dish soap, and a straw to create a captivating bubble experience for kids and grownups too!
You can blow into the bowl to make bubbles, then pop them, over and over. This playful, sensory activity supports breath control, focus, and fine motor skills. And it's a bonus science lesson!
It’s great for when you need a quick distraction - like during meal prep - because it’s low-mess, super quick to set up and the soap washes up easily. Or turn it into a game and challenge each other to blow the fastest / biggest bubble mountain!
💡 Hot tip: Cut a small slit near the top of the straw to prevent accidental sipping.
Materials
Prep
Step 1:
Fill a bowl up to 3/4 with water.
Step 2:
Add a small squirt of dish soap and gently swirl to combine. (You don't need much)
Step 3:
Cut a small slit near the top of the straw to help prevent accidental sips.
Step 4:
Optionally place everything on a tray or mat to help contain spills.
Play
Step 1:
Blow gently into the straw to create bubbles. Soon enough it'll turn into a bubble mountain!
Step 2:
Experiment with blowing softly or more quickly to make different sized bubbles.
Step 3:
Observe the shapes, listen to the popping, and enjoy the sensory experience.
Step 4:
Pop with the straw or your fingers and repeat as long as it lasts!
Extend
Colour Splash: Add a few drops of food colouring for colourful bubbles.
Tool Twist: Use spoons, whisks, or other utensils to stir and make bubble patterns.
Science Experiment: Try different water-to-soap ratios to see how bubble formation changes.
Make it a game: Set up multiple bowls and race to see who can blow the fastest or biggest "bubble mountain"
