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    Home » Recipes » Toddler Learning

    Fly Swatter Bubbles

    Published: Mar 29, 2021 · Modified: May 3, 2021 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Fly Swatter Bubbles

    It’s already spring time here in Texas and we have been enjoying the nice weather outside as much as possible. We recently had blast doing these fly swatter bubbles. Best of all, they were so easy to prep!

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    Fly Swatter Bubbles

    My kids loved these bubbles and we spent a good 45 minutes on our porch playing with them. It was a great way to get some outdoor time and break up our day.

    Fly Swatter Bubbles

    This is a great activity to do one-on-one with your child or as a group activity. We have made this solution a few times and it’s always worked well. My oldest child hasn’t yet mastered the art of blowing bubbles so waving the fly swatter around to make bubbles was a thrill for him.

    Supplies needed to make fly swatter bubbles

    These fly swatter bubbles are super easy to prep. You will need:

    • Fly swatters (we used new ones)
    • Large tupperware container or plastic bowl (long and shallow is best)
    • Dish soap
    • Water
    • Corn syrup
    • Corn starch (corn flour in the UK)

    Don’t skip the corn syrup and corn starch as they will help the bubbles not to pop and help you to get some bigger bubbles.

    How to make bubble solution

    To make the bubble solution, you will need:

    • 5 cups of water
    • ½ cup of dish soap (any brand or color will work)
    • ¼ cup corn syrup
    • 2 tablespoons corn starch

    Mix everything well and put into a shallow tupperware container. The bubbles will be good for a few hours after mixing. I recommend mixing right before using and then disposing of the mixture once done playing.

    How to make the bubbles with a fly swatter

    How to make Fly Swatter Bubbles
    Bubbles are harder to photograph than I thought.

    To make the bubbles with a fly swatter, you can either dip the fly swatter in the bubbles solution and blow like you would a traditional bubble wand or you can wave the fly swatter around vigorously to create bubbles. I thought this activity was great for my three year old who can’t blow bubbles yet! My youngest also loved making bubbles.

    You don’t just have to use a fly swatter, you can use other bubble wands as well.

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    5 from 2 votes

    How to make fly swatter bubbles

    Kids will have a blast making these fly swatter bubbles. Using a fly swatter helps to make a ton of bubbles!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Active Time0 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Just for fun
    Cuisine: Just for fun
    Keyword: How to make fly swatter bubbles
    Yield: 1 large batch of bubble mix
    Author: Audrey
    Cost: $3

    Equipment

    • shallow tupperware dish or plastic container

    Materials

    • 5 cups water
    • ½ cup dish soap any brand or color will work
    • ¼ cup corn starch
    • 2 tbs corn starch

    Instructions

    • Mix all the ingredients together.
    • Pour into a shallow tupperware or plastic container.

    Notes

    The bubbles will be good for a few hours after mixing. I recommend mixing right before using and then disposing of the mixture once done playing.
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    Comments

    1. Cecilia

      March 30, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      So much fun! I’ve never seen this bubble-recipe, it’s obviously a good recipe, judging from the photos. It’s a great idea for a sunny day! Kids love to make soap bubbles.

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    2. Kimmy

      March 31, 2021 at 5:29 am

      What a genius idea to do this with the fly swatter!

      Reply
    3. Hege Rebecca

      April 13, 2021 at 10:27 am

      This looks like a lot of fun. We’re definitely going to make this 😊

      Reply
    4. Jacqueline

      April 13, 2021 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      This is a brilliant idea for using a standard household item in a new and exciting way! My two year old would absolutely love this!

      Reply
    5. Danielle

      April 14, 2021 at 9:39 pm

      This is such a great idea! I never even thought of using these for bubbles!

      Reply
    6. Suzanne

      May 10, 2021 at 9:45 pm

      I love this my preschool class will have so much fun! I am sure bubbles will be flying everywhere 🥰

      Reply

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