Bubbles

Pin It Yesterday was "Bubble Day" in first grade.  What a blast!!  My favorite activity of the day was making bubbles on our desks.   It was so cool.  The kids could have played forever....and truth be told, I had just as much fun as they did!  I wonder if you ever get too old for bubbles?  Do they ever lose their magic?  

   Pour 1-2 tablespoons on top of

 the desk, and spread it out a little.

Dip straw into bubble solution.  I put the solution into portion cups.

Then set the straw on the desk and blow gently.

Check out this bubble inside a bubble. 

Our record was 3 bubbles inside a bubble.   

They were making lady bugs, flowers, and racing their bubbles across the desks.

I can also guarantee their desks have never been cleaner. 

Fun, fun, fun!!!

Here is the recipe for making your own bubbles:
1 cup water
4 tablespoons dishwashing liquid 
2 tablespoons glycerin 


Couple of Hints
Joy or Dawn dishwashing liquid work best.  Glycerin makes the bubbles stronger so they don't pop as fast.  I've also been told you can use light Karo syrup instead.  I haven't tried it with Karo syrup.  If you have, and it works let me know.  Glycerin can usually be found in the first aid section of the pharmacy.  Some pharmacists keep it behind the counter and you will need to ask.

I mixed up a big 12 cup batch and we had plenty for all of our "Bubble Day" fun!!