If your hands were covered with soap, you would be able to shake hands through the soap film without breaking the bubble. Safety Considerations A layer of newspaper on the floor will soak up excess soap. Students should be cautioned to walk slowly and pick up their feet. Grass and cement also can become slippery. A little kitty liter or sand spread over the activity area will help reduce potential problems.
Soap can have some detrimental effects on grass and other plant life.
Talk about soap in the eyes with your students before beginning the activity. Use a moist wash cloth or eyewash fountain to cleanse affected eyes. Safety goggles are very helpful when doing activities with soap bubbles. Do not use glass containers, as they get very slippery. For the basic soap bubble solution, try Joy or Dawn dish soap and use 1 cup of soap per gallon of water.