All About Bubbles

Bubbles are so much fun! They are like little colorful balls of air covered in a thin layer of soapy water.

What Makes Bubbles?

A bubble is made when soap and water mix together. The soap helps the water stretch and hold together in a circle, which traps some air inside. This is why we see bubbles floating in the air!

Why Do Bubbles Pop?

Bubbles pop for a few reasons:

• Touching Them: If something touches a bubble, like your hand or a sharp object, it can break the thin layer of soap and water.
• Dry Air: If the air is very dry, bubbles can dry out and pop quickly.
• Time: Eventually, all bubbles will pop because the soap gets worn out.

How to Make Bubbles

Making bubbles is easy and lots of fun!

What You Need:

• 1 cup of water
• 2 tablespoons of dish soap (like for washing dishes)
• 1 tablespoon of sugar (to make bigger bubbles)

Steps:

1. In a bowl, mix the water, dish soap, and sugar together gently. Try not to make too many bubbles in the bowl while mixing!
2. Get a bubble wand (you can even make one with a straw or a pipe cleaner).
3. Dip the wand into the bubble mixture and then blow gently to make bubbles!

Fun Bubble Activities

Here are some fun things you can do with bubbles:

• Bubble Blowing Contest: See who can blow the biggest bubble!
• Bubbles in the Sun: Try to catch bubbles in the sunlight and watch the colors sparkle!
• Bubble Painting: Blow bubbles onto paper and see the shapes they make!

Remember, bubbles are all about having fun! Just be careful when popping them, and enjoy your bubble adventure!