Children love to blow bubbles and summertime is a great time for this outdoor science activity. There are many recipes out there for making your own bubbles. They are economical and really easy to do. Just choose one that keeps your children’s safety in mind.
Basic Homemade Bubbles 
1 cup water
1 Tablespoon dishwashing liquid
Combine the water and dishwashing liquid in a cup, bottle or dish. Stir gently and thoroughly to combine. Dip your bubble wand and get started with some fun!
Bubble Recipe
1 cup dish detergent liquid 
8 cups water
1 cup corn syrup
Mix all ingredients together. Store in a closed container. This bubble solution stores well.
Big Bubble Solution – makes it easy to blow really large bubbles.
3/4 cup liquid dishwashing detergent
1/4 cup glycerin (can be found at drugstores)
1/2 gallon water
Mix all ingredients and pour into a shallow pan. Excess solution can be stored in a sealed container. This solution works best it if is allowed to set for several days before use.
The Art and Science of Bubbles
American Cleaning Institute has great resources for you to use. Visit their website for recipes, riddles, science activities and more. You can also make your own mini-book.
http://www.cleaninginstitute.org/clean_living/art__science_of_bubbles.aspx
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