Rainbow Foam Bubbles

bath toysBubbles are great fun for kids and adults alike! The following rainbow foam bubble recipe is magical, and mixing the colors can be a learning experience for your kiddos. This foam is a quick to make and easy to clean. You do use soap to make the bubbles, so little ones who tend to put stuff in their mouths should have close supervision.

What you need:

  • 2 tablespoons of dish soap (Liquid bubble bath will also work.)
  • 1/4 cup of water (If you have hard water you might want to use bottled water instead.)
  • Food coloring or liquid watercolors*
  • Large bowl
  • Hand mixer

What you do:

Combine the dish soap, water and color in a bowl and mix on the highest possible setting for a minute or two to make foam, which will form stiff peaks when ready. You can make several batches, adding a new color to each. Pour the foam out into a bathtub, sink or large container. Kiddos will love exploring the colors and texture of the foamy bubbles. For extra fun, add some waterproof toys to the foam.

* Food coloring can stain clothing and potentially hands, feet, hair, etc. You might want to explore liquid watercolors — they don’t stain, their colors are  vibrant, they mix well and they are inexpensive.