Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles

Bubbles and soapy water are magnets for children. Running out of bubble solution can prove to be quite a disappointment, so I wanted to share a simple, 3 ingredient recipe for making a homemade bubble solution. Children can definitely help with the measuring and pouring and stirring. And, remember the kitchen can be your science lab so talk about what happens when you mix this up.

HOMEMADE BUBBLE RECIPE
Ingredients:
5 cups water
2 cups dish soap, like Dawn or Joy
¾ cup corn syrup
Container with a lid for mixing and storing (a pitcher with a lid works great)
Smaller containers for individual bubble solution
Bubble wands - these can easily be saved from store bought bubbles

How To:
1. Pour the corn syrup into the 5 cups of water.
2. Stir really well.
3. Measure the dish soap and add to the corn syrup/water mixture.
4. Stir well again. Don't shake it up or you will be overwhelmed with foaming bubbles.
5. Pour bubble solution into smaller containers for each child.

BLOW BUBBLES AND HAVE FUN! This solution makes big, strong bubbles.Your kids will have fun for hours!

WASH YOUR HANDS AND SING!
I know we are getting into good hand washing routines, but sometimes it does seem boring and we may be tired of singing Happy Birthday. This website will liven up your next hand washing for sure.

This is a funny link a teacher shared with me after her teenage daughters discovered it. Type in your child’s  favorite song, print it out and it will show you how to wash your hands properly phrase by phrase. Tape it (or certainly multiples so everyone doesn't have to agree on one song) over the sink for easy reference.  And when you are tired of a song, there are plenty more to choose.

https://washyourlyrics.com

The Wheels on the Bus is especially cute!! 

SINKS AND WADING POOLS! And, what could be more fun than playing in a sink full of bubbles? Or a wading pool filled up with suds now that it is getting warm? Get your child safely in front of the sink or next to a pool (or in it if it is warm enough - can double as a really fun bath!) and stay close! Fill up your sink or pool with soapy water and give them plastic measuring cups, bowls, sieves, hand beaters, and utensils and let them enjoy. 

They could also have a car wash or give a baby doll a bath. There is endless fun when you pair kids with water!