Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, you don’t need fancy toys or big plans; a simple bottle of bubbles and a few minutes of undistracted presence together for quality time.

No Non-cents Nanna loves to encourage the simplicity of childhood. Giving a small child a bottle of bubbles and a bubble wand might be more exciting than discovering buried treasure.

In these quiet moments, children learn through play, imagination, and gentle exploration. No screens. No noise. Just breathe, Light, and laughter.

This 2015 blog post has been updated to include the Magic Bubble for quiet time personal space, the benefits of blowing through pursed lips, science facts about bubbles, and a fun transition song about bubbles.

 

 

Children learn a great deal from being able to use their imaginations in a relaxed manner.

 

🫧 Legacy Moment – Emotionally Safe & Screen-Free

💡 Legacy Tip: Invite your family to slow down and notice the small things, like the shimmer of a bubble or the giggle that follows. These are the memories that build emotional safety and lasting connection.

There’s magic in the wide-eyed wonderment of a child. A single bubble floating through the air becomes an exciting world of possibilities.

 

 

I feel so blessed to have captured these beautiful moments with my granddaughter, Sophi-Do-It, when she was four years old in 2015, her joy bubbling over with every breath of wind that carried away tiny bubbles. Sophi-do-It is now a teenager! My followers watched her grow. Perhaps this post will inspire you to pull out some of your family photo memories, too.

 

Encourage your family to relax and explore the natural beauty like a simple bubble blown in the wind, just for fun.

 

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🫧 BONUS CONTENT 🫧

 

🧪 The Science of Soap Bubbles

Bubble Science: What Makes Bubbles So Magical?

🧠 Science Tip:

Bubbles are always round because a sphere uses the least energy to hold its shape.
That’s why bubbles float, stretch, and pop in such gentle ways.

🫧 What Is a Bubble?

A bubble is a thin layer of soapy water wrapped around air.
The soap helps the water stretch without popping right away.

🌈 Why Are Bubbles Colorful?

Light bounces off the bubble’s surface and creates rainbow swirls.
The colors change as the bubble gets thinner: like magic, you can measure!

Science Fact

Did you know? Bubbles pop when the water layer becomes too thin or touches a dry surface. That’s why wet hands make better bubbles!

Soap bubbles are more than just playful spheres. They’re tiny, shimmering lessons in breath, balance, and beauty. Whether you’re crafting a ritual, a science moment, or a legacy memory, they offer endless possibilities.

Here’s a quick dive into their magic:

 

🫧 What Are Soap Bubbles?

• Structure: A soap bubble is a thin film of soapy water enclosing air. The soap stabilizes the water layer, allowing it to stretch and hold shape.
• Colors: The swirling rainbow effect comes from light interference: different wavelengths bounce off the bubble’s surface at various angles.
• Shape: Always spherical unless joined with others. The sphere minimizes surface tension, making it the most efficient shape.

 

🧪 Bubble Solution Basics

You can make your own bubble solution with simple ingredients:

Standard Recipe: that has been tried and true for several generations.

• 6 cups warm water
• 1½ cups dish soap (Dawn or Palmolive preferred)
• 1 cup corn syrup or ½ cup glycerin

Let it rest for a few hours for the best results. This creates strong, long-lasting bubbles.

 

🧼 Storage Tip

Use a plastic juice bottle or a 2-liter soda bottle with a secure lid.
Label clearly: “Bubble Solution – Outdoor Use Only”

Keep out of reach of small children. Do not drink.
Cover with a wide strip of clear packing tape for durability.

 

🫧 Safe Storage Tips for Bubble Solution

🧴 1. Use a Clean, Labeled Container

• Choose a plastic with a secure lid (recycled juice bottles or 2-liter soda bottles work well).
• Label it clearly:
  “Bubble Solution – For Outdoor Play Only”
  Optional: Add a legacy note like “Made with love by No Non-cents Nanna”

🧊 2. Store in a cool, dark place

• Keep the solution out of direct sunlight to prevent ingredient breakdown.
• A cupboard, pantry, or shaded shelf works best.
• Avoid freezing or overheating—room temperature is ideal.

🧼 3. Keep Out of Reach of Young Children

• While the ingredients are generally safe, it’s best to treat it like any cleaning product.
• Use a child-safe latch or store it with your other play supplies in a labeled bin.
• Would you like to download a printable label? Leave a comment. Printable and downloadable support material will be available upon request in the comments. (To reduce spam, we require registration.)

 

Feelings Prompt:

What feeling floated away when you blew your bubble?

☐ Worry ☐ Anger ☐ Sadness ☐ Something else: ___________

Legacy Tip: Even a breath can be a boundary. Let your bubble carry your feelings into the air.

 

🧠 Educator & Caregiver Use

• Use during science units, emotional regulation breaks, or outdoor play
• Pair with movement games, chants, and journaling
• Invite children to decorate a plain piece or add their own bubble facts

In the works:

• Let us know in the comments that you would like to have free downloadable and printable lyric cards on this blog post.
• What do you think about the song lyrics with the music?

 

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Breathing Exercise

For educators and caregivers who want to pair emotional safety with physical wellness, practicing blowing out through pursed lips is a relevant bonus. Blowing bubbles isn’t just whimsical; it’s a gentle lung exercise with tangible benefits for breath control, airway strength, and stress relief.

Blowing bubbles and blowing on hot soup to cool it off as a breathing exercise helps calm the nervous system, strengthens the lungs, and stretches each breath into a moment of peace.

 

🫁 Bubble Breathing Benefits – Why It’s Good for Your Lungs

Blowing bubbles and blowing on hot soup help children:

• Practice deep breathing in a playful, low-pressure way
• Strengthen respiratory muscles like the diaphragm and intercostals
• Improve breath control by focusing on slow, steady exhalation
• Expand lung capacity through repeated deep breaths
• Reduce anxiety by pairing breath with visual release, watching worries float away

“Try to blow the biggest bubble you can; it teaches your lungs to stretch and your breath to slow.”

This makes bubble play perfect for transitions, calming corners, and sensory breaks. It’s science-meets-storytelling, and it fits beautifully into a Bubble Lab and Magic Bubble Ritual.

 

The Magic Bubble or Safety Bubble invites children to create their own calming space using breath, movement, and imagination. Let’s turn this into a printable card and classroom prompt that educators and caregivers can use during transitions, quiet time, or reading moments.

 

🫧  Prompt Card: Magic Bubble Ritual

Front Title:
🫧 Magic Bubble Ritual – A Legacy Moment for Calm & Focus 🫧

Instructions (child-friendly language):

Stretch out your arms wide.
Take a deep breath in… and blow out slowly.
Imagine a big, shiny bubble forming around you.
This is your Safety Bubble.
You can sit inside it to reflect, read, or rest.
No one can pop your bubble unless you say it’s okay.

You’re safe.

You’re calm.

You’re ready.

 

Footer Tip (for adults):
Use this ritual to help children reset, self-regulate, or prepare for focused activities.
Pair with breathing exercises, soft music, or a reading nook.

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Print the following chants for your family, like and share

This chant can be used during transitions, calming routines, or outdoor play.

Add music, movement, or bubble wands to create a multisensory ritual that supports emotional regulation and connection.

🎶 Bubble Up the Calm

Extended Chant for Music & Movement

https://suno.com/s/odUFAiNfFNHB4b2A

 

Bubble up, bubble down,
Spin around the bubble town.
Catch a giggle, let it fly,
Wave hello and say goodbye.

Bubble breath, bubble play,
Make good choices every day.
Celebrate quiet joy -no need for loud display
Bubble joy is here to stay.

Float it high, float it low,
Let your feelings gently go.
Whisper kindness to the air,
Watch it shimmer everywhere.

Bubble slow, bubble wide,
Let your worries step aside.
Blow a wish, then take a bow—
You’re safe and loved right here and now.

 

Airy Prompt (spoken or sung gently):
“Take a breath. Blow slowly. Let the bubble carry your feeling where it needs to go.”

Chant verses can be sung in rounds or call-and-response.

🎶 Lyric Card Teaser: Short Bubble Chant 

Title: Bubble Up, Bubble Down

Bubble up, bubble down,

Spin around the bubble town.

Catch a giggle, let it fly,

Wave hello and say goodbye.

Bubble breath, bubble play,

Make good choices every day.

Good choices lead the way

Bubblejoy is here to stay!

 

Note: This chant can be paired with movement, twirls, tiptoes, and gentle breaths.

 

🫧 Bubble Moments Journal Page

Title: Bubble Moments: A Legacy of Wonder

“One bubble.

One breath.

One memory that lasts forever.”

Says, No Non-cents Nanna

 

Emotionally Safe Family Activity Suggestions:

 

1. Draw what you saw in the bubble
   (A blank space with a soft border for kids to sketch their imagined scene)
2. What did the bubble remind you of?
   • A dream
   • A place
   • A feeling
   • A funny thought
3. Let’s Make Good Choices Together
   Write or draw one kind thing you did today.
4. Legacy Tip from No Non-cents Nanna:
   “Even the smallest bubble can carry the biggest joy. Take a breath. Blow gently. Watch what happens.”

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Let’s bubble up the joy, families: connect everyday tasks like handwashing and washing plastic cups to emotional safety, which is pure No-Non-cents brilliance. Here’s a pin-able image that blends movement, rhythm, and warmth of family legacy.

 

🫧Pin-able Chant Card: Safety Bubbles

No Non-Cents Nanna’s Safety Bubble ritual is a gentle way to support emotional regulation and legacy building through everyday routines.

1. Individuals stretch out their hands and arms to form an invisible bubble around their personal space. Inside our safety bubble (magic bubble), we can quietly think or read a book.
2. By turning handwashing transition into a calming chant, families can create emotionally safe moments that help children reset and reconnect. This modular learning activity is perfect for educators, caregivers, and anyone seeking screen-free joy and simple play.

 

 

🎶 Chant: Bubble Up the Calm

 

 

I am Malika Bourne, the No Non-cents Nanna, encouraging all of you: Let’s make good choices together.™

 

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“Coming up in our Legacy Moments series: Sock of Surprises: where quiet feelings find a playful voice.”

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Photography by Malika Bourne, the No Non-cents Nanna

Copyright March 2015.

Source: No Non-cents Nannas Blog

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