Rainbow Bubble Foam: Easy Sensory Play for Summer Fun

Rainbow Bubble Foam: Easy Sensory Play for Summer Fun

Looking for a simple, screen-free activity that keeps little ones busy and engaged? Rainbow bubble foam is a colorful, hands-on way to explore sensory play—perfect for warm days outside or rainy afternoons inside. Inspired by this post on Medium, it’s a hit with toddlers and preschoolers alike.

What You’ll Need:

  • Dish soap

  • Water

  • Washable paint or food coloring

  • A large plastic bin, bathtub, or wide cup/jar

  • A straw, whisk, or hand mixer

How to Make It:

  1. In a container, mix 2 tablespoons of dish soap with ¼ cup of water and a few drops of color.

  2. Whip it with a hand mixer (or a whisk!) until fluffy foam forms.

  3. Pour it into a bin and repeat with different colors to layer a rainbow.

  4. Let your child explore using spoons, flower petals, leaves, or even small toys.

For a fun twist, use a straw to blow into the soapy water mixture to create a “bubble volcano” effect.

Why It’s Great:

This kind of sensory play encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and imaginative storytelling. It’s also easy to clean up and endlessly customizable.

Whether you set it up in the backyard or the bathtub, rainbow bubble foam is a simple way to bring some magic to your summer routine.

Haley Friel