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Bubber Modeling Compound - Toy or Tool?

This is a perfect example of a toy being used as a tool. See more about tools and toys in my lens Creative Tools as Toys. When children are young it's important to use manipulative and tactile items when teaching abstract concepts. Numbers and letters on a page are abstract concepts. They are symbols that we have connected meaning to. This is a big concept for a little one.
So add some Bubber to your list of tools to aid in learning and make it fun.

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What Is A Bubber?

Bubber originally came from Sweden. It is a modeling compound which is lightweight, fun to play with your hands and it is also colorful. While it is a modeling compound Bubber is not a replacement for Playdoh. Another name for Bubber is Moon Sand, if you think of molding with wet sand, only cleaner, less gritty, more colorful and sticks together better you will be happy with Buber. It has also been described as a cross between marshmallows and silky Styrofoam.

To enhance the tactile stimulation and fine motor skills of children in satisfying but fun way let your children play with Bubber. You may even want to join them, as some consider it a great stress reliever.

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Bubber Early Literacy Set-Green

When my girls were young I used cornmeal in a plastic container. Bubber would have been better, because its like wet sand. After lesson time it could be use as a toy to further making learning fun.
Bubber Early Literacy Set-Green

Bubber Early Literacy Set-Green

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  • Includes Bubber, the unique new modeling compound from Sweden that is light as air, 60 purple and green upper and lower case alphabet stamps comes with the set, includes signs for French, Spanish, German, Ssedish, Norwegian and Danish
  • Terrific educational tool for spellers of all ages
  • Inflatable tray comes with a velcro cover that allows you to turn it into a carry case for portable Bubber fun

Bubber Play & Create Kit-Red

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Castle Molds kit

Castle Sand Mold Set

Castle Sand Mold Set

Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now


  • 8 piece molding set
  • Works with Moon Sand and Bubber!
  • Includes 2 brickmakers that push out 3D shapes, rectangle and cylinder
  • Includes several tools for making impressions as well
  • Age 3+

More Links About Bubbers

Bubber - Oh, We Have Been Having Fun!
This link tells more about bubbers and as well as with its accessories.
Timberdoodle: Bucket of Bubber
A link that shares fun activities of a child using bubbers.
Bubber: Soft as Silk!
Even the smallest hands can shape a large amount of this compound. Children enjoy working with Bubber because it is not sticky or gritty; it really does feel warm in their hands. Bubber never leaves a residue, never dries out, and it cleans up quickly and easily. Bubber is perfect for small and big kids and stimulates their fine motor skills.

Bubber Bucket - Yellow

WABA Fun Bubber 5oz Bucket, Yellow

WABA Fun Bubber 5oz Bucket, Yellow

Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now


  • The lightest modeling compound on earth!
  • Play, learn and create with Bubber
  • Never dries out - use it again and again
  • Compound made in Sweden
  • Non-toxic and gluten-free

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Bubber Play & Create Set - Purple

WABA Fun Bubber 5oz Bucket, Blue

WABA Fun Bubber 5oz Bucket, Blue

Amazon Price: $12.48 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

# Lightest modelling compound on earth
# Never dries out or gets hard
# Use it again and again
# 5oz bucket of blue

Bubber - 5oz Bucket

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What Do You Think of Bubber?

Have you hear of Bubber or Moon Sand before or is this the first time?

  • Pukeko Jan 3, 2011 @ 3:42 am | delete
    Hope it's not only for kids. I want some Bubber! Looks like fun!
  • bygproductions Jan 3, 2011 @ 11:41 pm | delete
    If its around when I have grandkids, I'm getting some.
  • sheilamarie Dec 29, 2010 @ 4:44 pm | delete
    Sounds like fun! I love to make letters with modeling compounds.
  • bygproductions Jan 3, 2011 @ 11:38 pm | delete
    Have you tried working with polymer clay? Might be right up you ally.
  • capriliz Dec 23, 2010 @ 7:10 am | delete
    Bubber sounds like it is a fun gift for toddlers! Bubber modeling clay has been added to the RocketMoms 100 Hot Toddler Toys for Christmas 2010!
  • bygproductions Dec 23, 2010 @ 10:01 pm | delete
    Thanks for the additions
  • aishu19 Dec 20, 2010 @ 10:33 pm | delete
    I have heard of Moon Sand but not Bubber..It sounds like fun
  • bygproductions Dec 21, 2010 @ 12:11 am | delete
    I think they're very similar.
  • tssfacts Dec 20, 2010 @ 8:44 am | delete
    I have heard of Bubber before but never used it. Sounds like great fun.
  • bygproductions Dec 20, 2010 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    Almost makes me wish I had little ones again to use it.
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