If you haven’t made soap foam yet, what are you waiting for? Soap foam is a super simple sensory play recipe that kids will love and you’ll feel good about making for them. A simple water activity that’s a treat for the senses. We love homemade sensory play ideas!
Soap Foam Recipe
Did you know that homemade sensory play materials like this fluffy soap foam are amazing for helping young kids develop an awareness of their senses?
Soap foam is super fun to add to a water table!
You don’t need expensive play materials to connect with your kiddos! They will love helping you literally whip up this soap foam in the kitchen. Common household supplies make this an easy kids activity for indoor or outdoor play.
Watch the video:
You will need:
- 1.5 cups water
- ¼ cup of dish soap
- Lots of food coloring
- Large bowl
- Electric Beaters
Instructions:
STEP 1: First mix water, soap, and food coloring gently in the bowl so it combines. You are going to need extra food coloring even though it may appear quite dark at first. I could have added more here!
STEP 2: Then grab the beaters and on high, with the bowl tipped, mix until you get bubbles going. Beat for 2 mins to get really tight bubbles!
Mixing Tip: The tighter the bubbles, the longer play will last but you can also re-whip the soap foam!
STEP 3: Transfer foam to a play tray or shallow container.
STEP 4: Add play tools and theme accessories. For example…
- Set up a treasure hunt with plastic or acrylic jewels.
- Add a favorite theme with plastic figures.
- Add foam letters or numbers for an early learning activity.
- Make an ocean theme like we did below!
Check our our list of water sensory bin ideas for more ways to play!
How To Clean Up Soap Foam
This sensory foam is perfect for an afternoon of play! You can lay down a shower curtain or tablecloth under the container to minimize bubbles everywhere! If it’s a nice day, take it outside and it won’t matter if you get bubbles everywhere.
What about the bathtub? Wouldn’t this bubbly foam be fun to add (do not try to make in the tub because electricity and water do NOT mix) When you are done with your soap foam, wash it down the drain!
Also check out our taste safe chick pea foam!