7 Easy Bubble Activities for Kids

Kids of all ages love playing bubbles, and you don’t need lots of fancy tools to create fun activities with bubbles for your students (or your own children).

7 Easy Bubble Activities for Kids

These easy bubble activities use items you probably already have at home, or can easily buy at the supermarket, they are quick to set up, and students of all ages are sure to love them!

My own children, and students I have taught, have enjoyed these simple bubble activity ideas. From toddlers and preschoolers, through to kindergarten and elementary age students, it really doesn’t matter how old a child is, the magic of bubbles is so engaging and super fun.

Bubble Painting

Bubble painting is super cool! Lots of fun to try and the results are really awesome too. I like to use the dried paintings in multimedia art projects with students. Head over to my tutorial to find out more about the bubble painting process.

Bubble Science: What Can You Use to Make Bubbles?

Have fun testing common household and classroom items to see which can be used as a bubble blower to make bubbles – what can you use to make bubbles?

Bubble Play Duplo

Combine bubbles and Duplo for some great imaginative play! Previously shared as part of my collection of 20 Sensory Play Ideas for Toddlers, I made bubbles with dishwashing detergent and a little water in a flat bin (I use an under bed storage tub). Set the tub on a table outdoors, or indoors with some bath towels handy for splashes.

Good, Clean Fun

Toddlers and preschoolers love the process of cleaning plastic toys. And all you need is a little detergent, water and a soft cloth. Animal figurines, toy vehicles, baby dolls and home corner dishes all make for good, clean fun!

Body Part Bubble Pop Game

Great for body part recognition and gross motor development, this game invites children to pop bubbles (blown by an adult) with a specific, named body part. This Colorado Culture of Wellness in Preschools document includes six fun movement activities with bubbles.

DIY Soap Crayons

Involve children of all ages in making this simple soap crayon recipe for sensory play.

DIY Bubble Dough

Playdough that you can put in the bath? Cool! This DIY bubble dough recipe from Picklebums is awesome, and can be used in place of soap!