This is an activity I have wanted to do with Monkey for a long time but have wanted to make sure he was ready for it. I remember doing it as a kid and thinking it was brilliant, and we’ll let’s face it what kid doesn’t like blowing bubbles in their drink when using a straw?
I wanted to make sure Monkey fully understood the difference between sucking and blowing though so that he didn’t swallow a shed load of paint… As I’m sure that would not be good for him! After a bit of practice blowing into a cup of water it was clear he was ready and we set to it.
You don’t need much in the cup, just a couple of squirts of paint, a squirt of washing up liquid and a splash of water and you’re off. Bubble blowing time!
I had the feeling this activity was going to get a bit messy so we moved onto a waterproof mat. Normally this would be a tuff spot activity but ahem I may have been a lazy mummy and the tuff spot may be in the garden full of sand and um rain water. Ahem. So thank goodness for a waterproof mat. It is safe to say that Monkey absolutely loved this activity. He thought the bubble blowing was brilliant.
I love the effect you get when you print the bubbles onto the paper.
In truth though it was mainly me which liked actually making pictures with the bubbles… Monkey was content just blowing bubbles and then rubbing his hands in the bubbles haha. He looks so happy though don’t you think?
We did have one sucking incident which was my fault, I was trying to explain that he should take a deep breath and then do a big blow, but didn’t quite understand and ended up with a bit of a yellow mouth! Bless him we got it out straight away but he said it didn’t taste very nice!
Other than that though it was very successful and the most fun Monkey and I have had the two of us in ages. Lovely to see him so happy.
You’re so creative Caroline. What a brilliant acrivity. Monkey did very well 🙂
I remember doing this when I was a kid! Will have to add it to my to do list because it’ll be brilliant fun. Thank you for sharing! #letkidsbekids
Love this activity. Bubbles are so much fun and painting with them, even better. Monkey looks like he’s having a great time. We tried this once, but wasn’t very successful, so we must try it again, your bubble pictures are great.
Thanks for sharing with #LetKidsbeKids
Great pictures. Monkey looks like he’s having lots of fun. I remember doing bubble painting as a child but haven’t done it with my kids. Even though they’re a bit older know I think they’d still love it. #letkidsbekids
I remember doing this at school and accidently sucking in a mouthful of blue paint. I got sent to the headmaster as my teacher thought I’d done it on purpose. I was so scared! I’ve thought about doing it with the girls but didn’t want a sucking incident, but if Monkey can do it maybe they can too!
Great idea, I haven’t tried this with T but think he’d love it, thanks for the idea, I’ll add it to the list of things to try 😉 #toddlerapprovedtuesday x
these look amazing !! can’t wait to try these with my son Bodhi #ToddlerApprovedTuesday
We haven’t tried bubble painting at home yet and can imagine it could get quite messy especially with a toddler involved. The results are fab though! Love the painting #LetKidsBeKids