Blowing Bubbles: Playing to Learn
Blowing bubbles as a scientific experiment. How far away from your mouth makes the best bubble? Where on the hill? What about wind currents?
Children know the answers to these questions. Do you?
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Aw, I haven’t played like that in so long. Just the thought of it though warmed me through.
Damaria,
I think of you as young in spirit.
Also, I think of you with your child that you mother so well.
Janet
Thanks Janet. I’ll send the pic. Don’t have a recent pic I can send, but have been planning to take one and will send it through when it’s done.