Easy DIY Bubble Wand Bubble Making Station
Looking for a fun and easy activity to keep little hands busy? This DIY Bubble Wand Fine Motor Activity is the perfect blend of simple, playful, and packed with skill-building! Set up bubble wand making stations for hours of fun!
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Whether you’re a preschool teacher, a parent, or just someone who loves a good DIY project, you’ll love how quick and easy this idea is to pull together. Grab a few basic supplies and get ready for some bubbly, giggly fun that kids (and grown-ups!) will absolutely love!
If you are making these during the summer, be sure to also see our Cheap & Easy Ice Cream Sensory Bin (Great for Summer!) and this Easy DIY Car Wash Sensory Table for Preschool.
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📌What You’ll Need
Plastic beads (pony beads work great)
Small tray or container for bead sorting
✨How to Set Up the Bubble Wand Making Station:
Fold and Shape the Wand:
Pick a pipe cleaner in your favorite color. Fold the pipe cleaner in half. Shape it into a small circle at the folded end. This will be the bubble-blowing loop. Twist the two straight ends of the pipe cleaner together to secure the circular loop and form the stem.
Thread the Beads:
Decorate the wand by threading beads onto the twisted stem. Get creative with color patterns or random designs!
Secure the Beads:
Once you’ve added your beads, bend the very end of the pipe cleaner into a small hook or fold to prevent them from sliding off.
Time to Play!
Dip your handmade wand into a bubble solution and blow bubbles!
🧠Benefits of Fine Motor Activities for Kids
Fine Motor Development: Threading beads helps strengthen finger muscles and hand-eye coordination.
Creativity & Self-Expression: Kids choose their colors, patterns, and designs.
Sensory Fun: A hands-on activity that ends with the magic of bubbles!
Focus & Patience: Encourages concentration and attention to detail.
💡Helpful Tips
- We love laminating our card sets to make them last longer.
- For the highest quality feel use a nice heavy card stock.
- Check ink levels before printing. No printer? Local print shops can help, and they are usually reasonably priced or you can check an online print shop.
- While you could use construction paper, some of the colors may not show up as well depending on color.
- If you need another size other than US Letter, check your printer settings.
And there you have it — a super easy, super fun bubble wand activity that keeps little hands busy and little hearts happy! Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just someone who loves a good DIY moment, this project is a win. I hope you and your kiddos have as much fun making (and popping!) bubbles as we did. Happy crafting!
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DIY Bubble Wands
Supplies & Materials
- Pipe cleaners any color you like
- Pony beads or similar plastic beads
- Small tray or bowl for holding beads
- Bubble solution
Instructions
- Choose a pipe cleaner and fold it in half. Twist the folded end into a small loop—that’s where the bubbles will form. Twist the remaining ends together to make a handle.
- Slide beads onto the handle portion to decorate your wand. Use patterns, match colors, or mix them up however you’d like.
- To keep the beads from sliding off, bend the bottom tip of the pipe cleaner or curl it into a small knot.
- Dip your custom wand into bubble solution and have fun watching the bubbles float and pop.
