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Simple soapy bubble play for toddlers and preschoolers

September 14, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

Just like children are drawn to playing with water, children can also be just as attracted and fascinated by soapy bubbles in water. It might seem obvious, but simple soapy bubble play for toddlers and preschoolers is easy to set up, fun to watch and great for sensory development needs. 
Simple soapy bubble play for toddlers and preschoolers

Anytime we have bubbles in the bath or bubbles in the kitchen sink my children are there wide eyed and arms outstretched. The just love the texture of bubbles, especially bubbles that froth and foam up in water. 

Recommended ages: 2 years + 
(Strict, active and constant supervision is required at all times with this activity) 
Bubble tub for sensory play

Simple soapy bubble play for toddlers and preschoolers

I also love how simple the set up is for this soapy bubble play activity for kids – 

  • Tub
  • Water
  • Child safe dishwashing detergent
  • Tools (whisk, cup, spoon etc) 

Remember to always supervise your child around water. 🙂

bubbles and sensory learning for kids

I simply added a few good squirts of the detergent and filled our tub with water. The bubbles immediately started to form and take over the tub and the girls were squealing with delight. 

simple bubble playing sisters together

Perfect for siblings to do together

You know that I’m all for finding activities for siblings to do together, I created the 101 activities for siblings poster that you all loved so much. This is one of the greatest play ideas that your children can do together because it is open-ended and there are no rules to what needs to be done. Children can be as creative as they like! 

playing in soapy bubbles for sensory play

Speech, hearing and language development

When children play with bubbles it creates a wonderful opportunity for them to practice their speech, hearing and language development. Children will be keen and naturally want to use the word bubble, which is great because by doing so they are learning the early speach sound of ‘buh’ as in bubble and ‘puh’ as in pop.

Language can continue to be developed when conversations turn to describing the bubbles and how they look and feel. 

bubbles on child's arm for sensory play

Sensory and body awareness

Bubbles can provide a child with endless reasons to get to know more about their body and how it moves and feels. Boo, aged 2 years, was particularly interested in seeing the bubbles on her arm and how they would slide up and down along her skin. 
toddler and preschool playing with bubbles

Bubbles that have been formed in a watery tub provides a child with endless open-ended entertainment and learning opportunities. My girls both loved this activity as it’s great for all ages. Simple soapy bubble play for toddlers and preschoolers is a must.

Would your child love to play with soapy bubbles? 

N.B Remember, ensure you are actively supervising your child at all times around water.

Simple play dough ebook with recipes and play dough activities for kids.

If you like this idea then you’ll also love – 

Easy science experiment for kids that will teach them about colours and chemical reactions   Bubble painting with kids   Bubble painting with kids

Ebooks I’ve contributed to – 

Zero to Two: Book of Play    Three to Five Playful Preschool ad     ABSs and 123 ebook by Laughing Kids Learn

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Comments

  1. semmalar says

    November 26, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    Bubble play is also children with multiple disability.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      November 28, 2017 at 10:16 am

      Totally agree with you Semmalar. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Swagata Som says

    October 31, 2020 at 8:03 am

    That’s the most simple yet entertaining play for any ages. My 1yr old also loves to play with water and soapy bubbles . Thanks for sharing such a useful article. People often ignores simple play ideas which the kids can enjoy with the fullest.

    Reply

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