BUBBLE FEET PAINTING
As a child, I loved squeezing bubble wrap and listening to the bubbles pop. There was something so satisfying about it. So, I picked some up for Nicky, thinking she might be a little too young to appreciate the fun, but I was wrong. She loved it.
So naturally, we took it to the next level! I strapped bubble wrap to her hands and feet, rolled out paper and paint, turned on some music, and let Nicky stomp, crawl, and explore. The result? A colourful, sensory-filled art session that had us both laughing and fully in the moment. Safe to say, it was a pretty great morning!
Come along as we dive into this cool, simple bubble wrap feet painting activity! It’s easy to set up, full of sensory play benefits, and so much fun for the little ones to explore.
Bubble Feet Painting Activity
Come along as we dive into this cool, simple bubble wrap feet painting activity! It’s easy to set up, full of sensory play benefits, and so much fun for the little ones to explore.
Bubble Wrap Painting With Feet
Bubble wrap painting with feet is a fun, low-pressure way for little ones to explore sensory play through movement. The bumpy texture of the bubble wrap on their feet provides tactile input, while the paint adds a visual and sensory element that encourages curiosity and experimentation. As children stomp, step, and shift their weight, they’re also supporting gross motor development, balance, and body awareness, all while creating art! How good is that? Best of all, this activity is process-focused rather than outcome-focused, allowing kids to explore freely without any “right” or “wrong” way to paint.
Materials
Bubble wrap
White paper
Paint (taste-safe works too!)
Tape
Scissors
How To Do Bubble Wrap Painting
STEP 1: Lay down your white paper and secure it with painter’s tape.
STEP 2: Add a few drops of paint onto the paper in different spots. There doesn’t need to be a pattern, just random spots will work!
STEP 3: Wrap your little ones’ feet and/or hands in bubble wrap and secure it with tape.
STEP 4: Get your little one to stand up, walk to the paper, and start to stomp and smash the paint on the paper, making a fun pattern.
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STEP 5: Add bubble wrap to your little ones’ hands if you haven’t yet, and add more paint as it gets consumed.
Bubble Wrap Painting Ideas
Bubble wrap isn’t just for painting! It’s a super-versatile art and sensory tool that opens up all kinds of creative possibilities for kids (and adults who secretly love bubble popping, too!). Beyond feet painting, you can use bubble wrap to create textured prints and multi-sensory play experiences that make exploring color, pattern, and movement even more engaging.
Here are some fun ways to turn bubble wrap into fun painting ideas:
Stomp and Walk Painting
Tape large sheets of bubble wrap to the floor, let kids step into paint with bubble-wrapped feet, and watch colourful footprints and marks appear on paper. This combines gross motor movement with artistic outcome.
Bubble Wrap Prints
Cut bubble wrap into small pieces, brush paint onto the bubbles, and press them onto paper to create textured artwork. It’s an easy process art activity that supports creativity and experimentation with colour and pattern.
Bubble Wrap Rollers
Wrap the bubble wrap around a cardboard tube or rolling pin, dip it in paint, and roll it across paper for striped, dotted texture patterns. This idea is perfect for backgrounds, gift wrap designs, and abstract art.
Shape Stamping
Cut bubble wrap into shapes like eggs, stars, or leaves before you start painting. Then you can press the shapes onto colored cardstock for themed projects (like Easter eggs or seasonal scenes).
Nature Scenes or Collages
Use bubble wrap printing to create textured grass, tree leaves, or ocean waves. Then you can add drawings, cutouts, or collage elements for layered art.
Bubble feet painting is a fun way to engage your little ones!
Now you can turn on some music and go for it! Live, love, PLAY!
And if you’re looking for more simple, intentional activities like this one, the Mothercould in Your Pocket resource is full of easy play ideas designed to support development without overwhelming you or your children. From sensory play to creative activities you can set up with items you already have at home, it’s a go-to guide for making everyday moments feel meaningful. Keep it handy for those mornings when you want to encourage play, connection, and exploration–without overthinking it.
