We LOVE bubbles at Mini Mozarts North Wales – so much so – we have them at almost every session! Read on whilst we unlock the secret developmental benefits bubbles have for your child’s development.
1. Sensory
Blowing and chasing bubbles can provide sensory stimulation, as children engage their sense of sight, touch, and hearing. I choose engaging music each week to accompany bubble time – sometimes calming and other times up tempo and exciting – it’s a delicate balance each week choosing the playlist (link to another post on playlists).
2. Motor
Playing with bubbles requires hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills. As children learn to blow and catch bubbles, we improve their motor control and coordination. Reaching for bubbles develops their finger and arm muscles as they try to pop them in the air. Have you heard me ask the toddlers in class to catch their bubbles with their castanets or sticks? This really fires their imagination too as they swipe bubbles with their stick words and chomp bubbles with their alligator castanets!
3. Visual Tracking
Following the movement of bubbles in the air helps children develop their visual tracking skills. They learn to focus their attention on an object, track its path, and predict its movement. Babies are absolutely mesmerised by bubbles and its such a magical moment for you both in class as you soak in your babies reactions. But did you know this skill is important for reading, writing, and many other daily activities too?
4. Language Development
As children play with bubbles, adults or caregivers engage them in conversations about what they see, how the bubbles feel, or what they can do with them. This interaction promotes vocabulary development, sentence formation, and expressive language skills. You can really ramp this up to the max by using your voice to slide down as the bubbles fall “weeeee” or “ooooooo” – our children LOVE it when we play too!
5. Emotional Regulation
The joy and excitement that bubbles can bring can positively influence a child's mood and overall emotional well-being. As adults it’s important we model the behaviours and actions we want our children to participate in – and when I look back at pictures from bubble time in classes, I often wonder who has more fun at bubble time – kids or grown ups!
6. Social Interaction
Bubbles provide an opportunity for children to engage in social play. They can chase them together, or engage in cooperative play by trying to keep bubbles in the air. At Mini Mozarts we promote social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and collaborating with others. I often ask toddlers not to run around in bubble time and I deliberately walk around the room “giving” the bubbles to the grown ups - partly so children don’t bump into each other but also to ensure all our children have a chance to pop bubbles and have “their turn” - especially important for our more reserved little ones.
If quality time and an unforgettable experience is what you’re looking for in a class – Mini Mozarts is the place for you! We support you and your child’s development whilst ensuring you make the best memories of them being little.
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