Bubbles
Bubbles provide a calming, engaging and fun experience. Tamariki explore science (chemistry and physics), have fun with maths (estimating or counting how long before a bubble pops) and learn new words. Blow bubbles together and feed your inner scientists.
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
You'll need:
- one cup of water
- 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid
- (optional) 2 teaspoons of corn syrup or 2 tablespoons glycerine (from chemist),
- a clean container
- a pipe cleaner or some bendy wire.
Steps:
- Gently stir the water, dishwash and syrup together, then pour the mix into your container. (Some people recommend keeping the mixture overnight before using it.)
- Bend one end of your wire so that it forms a small circle. Or find something with a closed circle, like scissor and whisk handles, or a tea strainer. You could even use rings off milk bottles with a peg for a handle.
- Dip the wand into your bubble mix. Can you see some in your circle? If so, gently blow through the circle… bubble magic!
Using more te reo Māori
| Te reo Māori | English |
|---|---|
| Mirumiru | Bubbles |
| Wai | Water |
| Hopiwē, hopi teretere | Detergent |
| Porotaka | Round |
| Teretere | Float |
| Whātoro | Reach out |
| Kopa | Fly about |
| Pū(hia) | Blow gently |
| Pārekareka | Enjoyable, fun |
| Pahū | Burst, pop |
| Oma | Run |
| Hūpeke | Jump |
| Whaiā | 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? |
| Rawe | Excellent |
| Ka mau te wehi! | Awesome! |
| Horoia ō ringaringa ināianei | Wash your hands now |
