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Bubble Science Shows & STEM Program Ideas for Elementary Schools in Jacksonville, FL

If you’re planning a STEM night, science fair, or special assembly for your elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, bubbles might not be the first thing you think of—but they should be.

Hello, I am Miss BubbleFaye, and I run Bubbleplay, a giant bubble and bubble science show based here in Jacksonville. I help schools turn ordinary events into unforgettable, hands-on STEM experiences using something kids already love: bubbles. 🫧

In this guide, I’ll walk you through:

What a Bubble Science Show looks like
STEM concepts bubbles can teach
Program ideas for STEM nights, assemblies, and camps
How to decide if a bubble program is a good fit for your school

What Is a Bubble Science Show?

A Bubble Science Show is a live, interactive program that combines:

Giant bubble demonstrations
Simple, visual science explanations
Hands-on participation for students

Instead of a traditional lecture, students watch bubbles stretch, float, pop, and even fill with fog while we talk about:

Surface tension
Light and color (rainbows!)
Shapes and geometry
States of matter

It’s loud, silly, and full of “whoa!” moments—but underneath the fun, kids are absorbing real science concepts they can connect back to the classroom.

STEM Concepts Bubbles Can Teach

Here are just a few ways bubbles support STEM learning:

1. Surface Tension & Chemistry

Why do bubbles form spheres?
Why do they pop?
What happens when we change the bubble solution?

We can explore:

How soap changes the surface tension of water
Why bubbles stretch into thin films
How different tools (wands, strings, nets) change the bubbles we create

2. Light, Color & Rainbows

Bubbles are perfect for talking about light and color:

Why do we see rainbows on the bubble’s surface?
How does light reflect and refract in the bubble film?
What happens when bubbles catch the sunlight?

This ties beautifully into lessons about the visible spectrum and reflection/refraction.

3. Shapes & Geometry

Bubbles love spheres—but they can also help us explore:

Why bubbles join together in certain patterns
How shapes change when bubbles connect
How 3D shapes (like cubes or pyramids) can create surprising bubble forms

This connects to geometry standards in a way that’s visual and memorable.

4. States of Matter (with Fog-Filled Bubbles)

Using fog-filled bubbles, we can talk about:

Gas inside a liquid film
What happens when the bubble pops
How temperature and air movement affect bubbles

It’s a fun, safe way to make states of matter feel magical.

Program Ideas for Schools & STEM Nights

Here are some ways schools in Jacksonville and North Florida can use bubble science programs.

1. Bubble Science Assembly (K–5)

Best for: Whole-school events, reward days, or science celebrations

Format:

30–45 minute live show
Visual demonstrations with giant bubbles
Student volunteers (always a highlight!)
Simple explanations tailored to grade level

What students experience:

Giant bubble walls and tunnels
Fog-filled bubbles that float and crawl
Bubbles that bounce, stretch, and connect

This works well in a cafeteria, gym, or multi-purpose room and can be repeated for different grade bands (K–2, 3–5).

2. STEM Night Bubble Science Station

Best for: Family STEM nights, science fairs, open houses

Instead of (or in addition to) a stage show, you can have a Bubble Science Station where students rotate through and experiment.

Station ideas:

Bubble Shapes Station: Try different wands and tools to see how shape affects the bubble.
Super-Size Bubble Station: Make giant bubbles and talk about surface area.
Color & Light Station: Observe rainbow colors on bubbles and discuss light.

This format encourages family participation, with parents and kids learning together.

3. Classroom Bubble Workshops

Best for: Smaller groups, enrichment days, or after-school programs

In a workshop format, we can:

Visit individual classrooms or small groups
Do a short demo
Let students create their own bubbles with guided activities

Example structure:

10–15 minutes of live demo
20–30 minutes of hands-on bubble exploration
Wrap-up discussion connecting what they saw to science vocabulary

Workshops are great when you want more direct interaction and time for questions.

4. Camp & After-School Bubble Science Sessions

Best for: Summer camps, after-school clubs, and holiday programs

Bubble science works beautifully for:

Summer camps (a special event day)
STEM clubs (a themed session)
Holiday camps (indoor or outdoor, weather permitting)

We can adapt the program to:

Focus more on experiments and tinkering
Include simple bubble solution recipes or DIY wands
Tie into a weekly theme (water, air, light, etc.)

Is a Bubble Science Program Right for Your School?

Bubble science shows are a great fit if you’re looking for:

A high-engagement program that holds attention for K–5
A visual, memorable way to reinforce science concepts
An experience that works for mixed ages and abilities
Something that feels like a treat but still supports learning

They’re especially popular for:

STEM nights
Science fairs
End-of-year celebrations
Reward days and PBIS events
Camp and after-school enrichment

Bubble Science Shows with Bubbleplay (Jacksonville, FL)

Based in Jacksonville, FL, I bring bubble science programs to:

Elementary schools
Camps and after-school programs
Community organizations and libraries

A typical Bubble Science Show with Bubbleplay includes:

30 minutes of live bubble science demonstrations
30 minutes of wand-making or hands-on bubble play (if desired)
Flexible setups for indoor or outdoor spaces
Options for multiple shows in one day to serve different grade levels

I’m happy to work with your team to:

Match the program to your event (STEM night vs assembly)
Adjust content for different age groups
Consider weather, space, and schedule needs

How to Bring a Bubble Science Program to Your School

If you’re in Jacksonville or the surrounding North Florida area and you’d like to explore a bubble science program, here’s how to get started:

Decide what type of event you’re planning
- STEM night, assembly, reward day, camp, or after-school program
Think about your ideal date and time
- School day vs evening
- One show or multiple sessions
Reach out with your event details
- School name and location
- Preferred date(s)
- Approximate number of students and grade levels

You can learn more and request a quote here:
[Link to your Bubble Science Shows or “Schools & Camps” page / contact form]

I’d love to help you bring a little more wonder, science, and play to your students—with bubbles they’ll be talking about long after the show is over. 🫧

I want to book Miss Faye!

A passion for creating educational spaces

The idea is to spread smiles, but to also educate, inspire, and teach play culture to our future scientists

Here are some fun facts about bubbles!!

You eat Bubbles for Breakfats

The holes in bread and pancakes are fossilized bubbles.
Yeast or baking powder makes gas, and those gas bubbles get trapped as the dough cooks—so every slice of bread is a map of where bubbles once lived

Soap Bubbles Are Nature’s Favorite Shape

A free-floating soap bubble will always become a sphere. Why? Because a sphere uses the least surface area to hold a given amount of air—bubbles are basically doing geometry to save energy.

Bubbles are lazy– They became spheres to do the least work possible

A soap bubble is a rainbow made out of math and light

The colors you see on a soap bubble aren’t paint—they’re light waves interfering with each other as they bounce off the thin bubble film. The bubble is so thin it’s measured in nanometers (billionths of a meter).

Bubbles Help Firefighters Fight Fires

Firefighting foam is made of millions of tiny bubbles. Those bubbles form a blanket that blocks oxygen from reaching the fire, helping put it out faster. Foam in your sink, on the beach, or in your latte is just a whole bunch of bubbles packed together. The more bubbles, the thicker the foam—and the more air is trapped inside- Foam is what happens when bubbles throw a party

Some bubbles are fun—others can be dangerous inside our bodies

Doctors worry about air bubbles in blood vessels because they can block blood flow. That’s why scuba divers have to come up slowly—to avoid forming bubbles in their blood (the bends). On the flip side, Doctors are now using bubbles and magnets to apply intense medicine to cancer areas instead of using traditional Chemo which attacks the whole body.

Your coffee is secretly a bubble experiment

When you pour coffee, the foam (crema) is made of tiny bubbles. Scientists can actually estimate the age and freshness of coffee by how long those bubbles last and how they pop

An array of resources

Would you like me to gather take home activities, coloring pages, or do a story time about bubbles!

I would be honored!

Bubble science activities
take home goodie bag
Create bubble wands with the class!

Would you like to teach the magic yourself?

I would be happy to forward you material
Teach a 30 minute how to make solution.
Spread the magic!

The most magical part was watching the children realize that they too can be just as magical and Miss Bubble Faye’s skills

Annie Steiner

CEO, Greenprint

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