Bubble Foam Rainbow Tray
A vibrant and sensory-rich craft that engages kids in creative play while teaching them about color mixing and the science of foam and bubbles.
Ingredients
For the Bubble Foam
- 1 part Dish soap Can use liquid soap if it creates enough bubbles.
- 3 parts Water Mix with dish soap to form foam.
For Coloring and Tools
- Various types Food coloring Choose various colors for creating the rainbow.
- 1 large Tray A shallow tray is recommended.
- Several cups Plastic cups For mixing colors.
- 1 cup Measuring cup To measure dish soap and water.
- As needed sticks Stirring sticks or spoons For layering colors.
- Optional Sponge or small foam pieces Can enhance the sensory experience.
Instructions
Preparation
- Choose a large, shallow tray to contain the bubble foam.
- In a large bowl, mix 1 part dish soap with 3 parts water.
- Whisk the mixture vigorously or use an electric mixer until foam forms.
- Pour the foam into different plastic cups for each color.
- Add food coloring to each cup to achieve your preferred colors.
- Use spoons or stirring sticks to layer colors in the tray.
Exploration
- Let kids dip their hands into the foam and explore color mixing.
Notes
Customize colors with natural dyes. You can also add glitter for extra sparkle. Make sure to supervise younger children during play.