THE BUBBLE FACTORY By Tomie dePaola: READING LESSONS & EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

The Bubble Factory by Tomie dePaola is a delightful children’s book that takes readers on a whimsical journey into the fascinating world of bubble making. The story follows a young girl named Suzette who visits a magical bubble factory and learns the art of creating bubbles of all shapes and sizes. Through vivid illustrations and enchanting storytelling, dePaola captures the joy and wonder that bubbles bring to children and adults alike. This book provides excellent opportunities for reading lessons, including discussions on the story’s themes of imagination and discovery, as well as lessons on vocabulary and comprehension. Extension activities could involve hands-on experiments with bubble solutions, creating bubble wands of various shapes, or even organizing a bubble-blowing contest to engage children in interactive learning experiences that foster creativity and scientific exploration.

This 30 page, all-inclusive, ELA resources and interdisciplinary activities packet is for The Bubble Factory by Tomie dePaola. Joining their grandpa on a tour of the Bubble Factory, a pair of mischievous twins get into “”bubble trouble”” in the Bubble Boutique,

It includes:
. Before/during/after activities

. Character traits and comparisons

. Comprehension

. Story summary and retelling

. Writing prompts/assessments

. Science experiments