Unbreakable Bubbles
A fun and easy activity to create bubbles that last longer than regular soap bubbles, perfect for a quiet afternoon with kids.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Multiple bubbles
- Category: Activity
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons dish soap
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the water, dish soap, and corn syrup.
- Measure the water into a bowl first so you can see the volume. Add the dish soap slowly to avoid splashing. Pour in the corn syrup and let it settle into the mix.
- Stir gently to avoid creating too many bubbles.
- Use a spoon and stir slowly, like you are drawing small circles. Stop when the ingredients look joined and the surface sits smooth.
- Dip a bubble wand into the solution and blow bubbles.
- Dip the wand straight down and lift it slowly, letting extra drip back into the bowl.
Notes
This recipe can teach kids about cause and effect, fine motor skills, and basic experimental thinking. Supervise young children during the activity to manage mess and ensure safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 session
- Calories: 50 (estimate based on ingredients used)
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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