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A Simple Solution
Busy Bubble Behavior for Kids and Adults
"Everyone enjoys bubbles – babies like to watch other people blow bubbles, toddlers and preschoolers can learn to blow bubbles, older children enjoy making homemade bubble solution and trying bubble tricks and parents can tolerate the mess by remembering that blowing bubbles is a scientific activity – honest!" says Trish Kuffner, author of The Children's Busy Book (Meadowbrook Press, 2001).
Here are some bubble activities from Kuffner's book your children will enjoy!
How to Make Bubble Solution
According to Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, glycerin helps soap bubbles hold water, which helps keep the bubbles from popping. Try a tablespoon or two of glycerin for a small batch of solution. Glycerin can be purchased at most pharmacies. All-Purpose Bubble Solution
This solution works for most bubble tricks, experiments and activities. You'll need: - 7 to 10 parts water
- 1 part dish detergent
- Glycerin
- Bowl
Mix the water, detergent and glycerin in a bowl.
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