Bubbles Activity
Why do it?
Blowing bubbles is a very soothing activity, and can be a way for a child to become calm again.
It can be enjoyed inside and outside.
It’s a fun activity to do with groups of children.
How to do it
Bubble mix recipe
Mix together:
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons glycerine (from chemist)
- 4 tablespoons dishwashing liquid.
Some people recommend keeping the mixture overnight before using it.
Use rings off milk bottles, with a peg for a handle, to make bubble blowers.
Experiment with other bubble blowers, such as pipe cleaners.
Using more te reo Māori
| Mirumiru | Bubbles |
| Wai | Water |
| Hopiwē, hopi teretere | Detergent |
| Porotaka | Round, circular |
| Teretere | To float |
| Toro(a) | Reach out |
| Rere(a) | Fly about |
| Pū(hia) | Blow gently |
| Pārekareka | Enjoyable, fun |
| Pahū | Burst, pop |
| Oma | Run |
| Peke | Jump |
| Whai | Chase |
| Hopu | Catch |
| Kia tere | Be quick |
| Kei te oma tere koe | You are running fast |
| Ka taea e koe te hopu? | Can you catch it? |
| Ka rawe | Awesome |
| Ka mau te wehi! | That's amazing! |
| Horoia ō ringaringa ināianei | Wash your hands now |
