Shuffle Bubbles are bubbles made from a solution that is stronger than typical bubble solution so it doesn’t pop as easily! Children can actually catch and pass the bubbles. Parents can make the solution using the recipe below or buy an inexpensive Shuffle Bubble set online. Shuffle Bubbles is also a good lesson in self-control. Children love popping bubbles, but in Shuffle Bubble we want the bubbles to last as long as possible, so they must demonstrate impulse control and not pop the bubbles.
Bubble Materials
- Bubble Catching Gloves
- 1 cup Dish Soap (Dawn Original Dish Soap works best for bubbles)
- 1/4 Cup Glycerin Oil (can buy this at Amazon or Hobby Lobby)
- 2 Tablespoons White Corn Syrup
- 1/2 Cup Bubble Solution
Bubble Blower Materials
- Paper Straws
- Decorative Tape
How to Make a Bubble Blower
- Bunch up five straws.
- Hold them tightly.
- Wrap decorative tape around the straws at the top, middle, and bottom.
Benefits
Blowing bubbles helps children relax. Catching the bubbles and shuffling them to a friend increases focus, social skills, and enhances cooperative play. Shuffle Bubbles develops executive functioning skills, which help children to self-regulate and show self-control
What to Say
We are going to wear magic bubble-catching gloves so that we can catch bubbles. Remember the goal is to catch the bubble, not to pop it. Let’s take three deep Balloon Breaths before we get started.
Slowly and mindfully blow a bubble. Catch the bubble in your hand and shuffle it to a friend. Be mindful when handling the bubbles because they will pop if you aren’t very gentle with them. Now let’s see how many times we can bounce the bubble back and forth before it pops.
Mindfulness Challenge
For an extra mindfulness challenge build a bubble tower in your hand! Hold your gloved hand out in front of you. Position your bubble blower so your hand is below it. Slowly let the bubbles drop onto your gloved hand. TADA! Behold your bubble tower.
