Bubble Painting
By: Evan Neidich
Painting with bubbles is a delightful and relaxing activity to do together! We use colorful bubble solutions and our breath to create paintings!
Materials you will need
● Small bubble wand containers
● Food coloring
● Bubble solution
● Water
● Paper- watercolor paper is best. It is nice to have some different size options
● Paper towels
● Small funnel (helpful but optional)
How to prepare
1. Prepare bubble solution by following the directions on the bottle for water to concentrate
ratio
2. Fill bubble wands a little over half way
3. Add food coloring, 8-16 drops depending on how saturated you would like the color
4. Try to have the color match the wand container color so artists can make choices about
what colors they want to use in their art
5. Put cap back on and gently shake each container
6. Cut paper to different sizes
This experience can be an experiment! Here are some questions to consider:
● What happens when you blow hard vs. soft?
● What happens when you hold the want close to the paper vs. far from the paper?
● What happens when you let the wind blow the bubbles onto the paper?
This project can also be an opportunity to talk about breathing and how it can help us get
energized or relaxed.
Caregiver tip: So often in life we are focussed on the product or outcome of our work, or getting
things “right.” What would it feel like if we let this experience be about the process and gave
ourselves permission to play? What would modeling that attitude do for others around us?
Check out some of our Group Home friends as they get creative with bubble painting!