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Bubble Painting For Kids
simple art activity
Bubble Painting is one of those classic, tried and true activities for kids that never gets old!
This DIY bubble paint recipe is so easy to make, using only tempera paint, dish soap and water!
Painting with bubbles is such a blast-but beware- it can be a bit messy so be sure to lay down newspaper and have your child dress in play clothes before you begin,.
Bubble Painting is a fun activity to do year round but it’s especially fun during the Spring and Summer months! Head outside and let your kids create beautiful paintings while soaking in the sun and breathing in the fresh air!
Continue reading to shop this project, get the step by step directions along with helpful tips.
materials
Tempera Paint
Straws
Paper
Shallow jars or bowls
Water
Dish Soap
purpose
Engages imagination and creativity
Explores cause and effect
Allows for experimentation with new painting techniques
Just plain fun!
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directions
DIY Bubble Painting Recipe
Gather supplies
Add 1 TBSP of water to each container
Add 2 TBLS of dish soap to each container
Add 2 TBLS of tempera paint
Mix well
If you mixed the bubble paint recipe in larger containers-be sure to pour mixture into shallower bowls or container.
Place straws into each paint bowl.
Use a push pin to poke a hole in each straw to prevent your child from accidentally sipping instead of blowing!
Invite your child to choose a color and blow into the straw to make bubbles.
Blow bubbles until the bubbles reach the top of the bowl.
After the bubbles have reached the top, place paper on top of the bubbles and press down.
Remove paper and repeat this process with other colors!
Use a shallow container for the paint solution so the bubbles can easily reach the top.
Bubble Painting is a bit messy-so be sure to use washable tempera paint, and “play” clothes.
Bring the bubble paints outside so your child can soak up the vitamin D while creating art!
Make sure your child always puts the same side of the straw in the paint each time-to avoid getting a mouth full of paint and soap!
Wrap a piece of tape around the top of the straw so your child always knows which end of the straw should be in the paint.
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