Spring activities for kids

Spring is almost here and what better way to enjoy and appreciate those beautiful spring days outdoors with your children than by blowing bubbles!

Kids craft recipe for homemade bubbles:

Giant bubbles

3 cups of water

1 cup of dishwashing liquid or baby shampoo

1/3 cup light corn syrup

Mix everything together in a large bowl. Instead of using dishwashing liquid, I use Baby Shampoo. This will not sting children’s eyes if bubbles splash into their eyes.

Homemade bubble wands

1. Classic Hanger Wand: Bend a wire hanger in a circle and handle. Wrap a string around the circle. Dip container: Trash can lid upside down.

2. Giant Soap Bubble Wand – Use 2 drinking straws and a string about 48 inches long. Pass the string through both straws and knot the ends. Pour the bubble solution into a square or rectangular shaped container. Place the straws and string in the soapy solution. Gently lift the straws, one in each hand. Spread the straws as you pick them up and a giant bubble will form. Wave your arms in the air and the bubble will release, float up, and drift away.

Shampoo paint

6 tablespoons of shampoo

Water

Mix the shampoo with a small amount of water and beat with an electric mixer. The shampoo should turn like a shaving cream. If it is too thick, add more water. If it’s too runny, add more shampoo. This is great fun for kids to play in the bathtub.

For more spring activities and craft ideas for kids, visit http://www.create-kids-crafts.com.