Summer is a time when schedules often are more flexible. Children are out of school and caregivers often find themselves looking for ways to entertain them, as well as encourage academic skills. Developmental skills can easily be integrated into everyday summer activities, creating entertaining and educational opportunities. Bubbles are a great activity for encouraging developmental skills and can be adapted for all ages. Infants Describe the bubbles to the infant, which encourages language development, Wetting your hands will allow you to hold the bubble on your hand without it popping. Allow the infant to explore the bubble up close, which offers him/her another exploration opportunity.