Description
Engage in colorful, bubbly fun with this DIY activity that teaches science concepts while allowing for creative play with rainbow-colored bubble snakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 plastic bottle (cut in half)
- 2 tablespoons dish soap
- 1 cup water
- Food coloring (multiple colors)
- Washcloth or sock
- Rubber band
- Mixing bowl or cup
- Scissors
Instructions
- Mix the Soap: In a bowl or cup, combine 1 cup of water with 2 tablespoons of dish soap. Stir gently.
- Add Color: Divide the mixture into bowls and add a few drops of food coloring.
- Cut the Bottle: Carefully cut the plastic bottle in half.
- Attach the Cloth: Wrap the washcloth around the cut end of the bottle and secure it with a rubber band.
- Dip and Mix: Dip the cloth-covered end into one of the colored soap mixtures.
- Create Bubbles: Place your mouth over the bottle’s cut end and gently blow to create bubble snakes.
- Change Colors: Dip into different soap mixtures to experiment with colors.
Notes
For unique effects, vary bottle sizes and add glitter to the soap solution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: DIY Activity
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 activity
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg