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Chill Out with Winter's Coolest Activity: Frozen Bubbles!

Discover the Magic of Creating Frozen Bubble right at home with this Simple Recipe

By Julie Tanner: Publisher & Editor of Macaroni KID Lexington & Frankfort-Georgetown territories February 18, 2024

With winter making a come back, finding indoor activities that are both entertaining and educational can be a challenge. But fear not, because I've discovered the perfect winter win that will entertain both kids and adults:

Frozen Bubble Fun! 

With just a few simple ingredients (you probably already have at home), you can turn a snowy day into an educational experiment.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2.5 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2.5 tablespoons dish soap
  • Straws
  • Bowl with a lid

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of warm water, 2.5 tablespoons of corn syrup, and 2 tablespoons of sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Gently stir in 2.5 tablespoons of dish soap until well combined. Be careful not to create too many bubbles.
  3. Set the bowl outside or in the freezer for 30 minutes to get cold, but don't completely freeze it.

Making Frozen Bubbles:

  1. Dip the end of a straw into the bubble solution and blow gently to create a bubble on the end of the straw.
  2. Carefully release the bubble onto a cold surface, such as a snow-covered table or the ground. Watch as the bubble begins to freeze and transform into a delicate ice sculpture.
  3. Experiment with different bubble sizes and shapes to see the unique patterns that form as they freeze.





Embracing the winter weather has never been more fun than with Frozen Bubble Fun! So bundle up, grab your bubble solution, and let the frosty fun begin!