Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles

Using bubbles with your child is an awesome way to work on language skills and also early developing speech sounds.  When blowing bubbles with your child you can have them request for the bubbles such as “bubbles”, “I want bubbles”, or “more bubbles”.  You can expand the activity by asking your child if they want a big bubble or little bubble.  You can even reach further by asking your child where they want to blow the bubbles (ex. up, down, under the chair).  If your child is able to blow bubbles by themselves, you can practice turn taking (ex. “It’s my turn”, “It’s your turn).

If your child is younger and not quite using words yet, you can also practice some early developing sounds with your children.  See if your child will repeat the “ba” sound to request for bubbles.  You can also see if your child will repeat the “pa” sound when popping the bubbles.  The “p” and “b” sound are bilabial sounds.  These sounds are developmentally appropriate by 2-years-old.

Below is my favorite brand of bubbles as they are no spill!