ARK Bubble Blowing Straws

ARK Bubble Blowing Straws are special straws that let you blow bubbles into a drink without being able to drink through them. Each straw has a unique valve that stops liquid coming up the straw while still letting air pass out in the other direction. They are designed for oral motor activities with children and young people who are learning to blow, and they remove the worry of a child accidentally sucking up a mouthful of liquid. This pack contains 10 disposable straws.

How it helps

Blowing bubbles through a straw is a fun, visual way to practise breath control and lip rounding. Many children find it hard to tell the difference between blowing out and sucking in. With an ordinary straw, a mix-up means a mouthful of water. The one-way valve in these straws means air can go out but liquid cannot come up, so adults can set up bubble games with more confidence and children can focus on blowing.

For schools

• Adds a playful blowing activity to oral motor or speech and language sessions.
• Disposable straws suit group work where each pupil needs their own straw.
• Useful in EYFS and KS1 settings where children are developing blowing skills.
• Easy for teaching assistants to set up with a cup of water.

For parents and home use

• Turns practice at home into a simple bubble game.
• Reduces mess and splutters, as liquid cannot be drawn up the straw.
• A 10 pack gives plenty of straws for regular short sessions.
• Always use with an adult supervising directly.

Supporting SEND and learning differences

Children with special educational needs and disabilities often benefit from oral motor activities that are motivating and easy to repeat. Bubble blowing gives instant visual feedback, which helps children see the result of their effort and can encourage them to keep trying.

Why blowing activities are used

Blowing activities are widely used to build awareness of airflow, lip closure and lip rounding. They are often included in play-based oral motor routines because children enjoy them, and the bubbles show clearly when the child is blowing out rather than sucking in.

If you would like help choosing oral motor tools for a child or classroom, our team is always happy to advise.

• Valve design: prevents liquid coming up the straw while allowing air to go through in the opposite direction.
• Pack contents: 10 disposable Bubble Blowing Straws.
• Materials: high quality food and medical grade materials.
• Use: for blowing activities only; you cannot drink through these straws.
• Made in: assembled in Columbia, South Carolina, USA.

• Blow, not sip. A one-way valve lets air out but stops liquid travelling up the straw.
• Engaging SEND practice. Bubble games make oral motor work motivating for children with SEND.
• Ready for groups. Disposable straws give each pupil their own straw in school sessions.
• Trusted quality. Made by ARK Therapeutic in the USA and supplied by UK specialist The Dyslexia Shop.

What's in the Box

• 10 x disposable Bubble Blowing Straws

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

Safety and Age Suitability

Not a toy. Use under direct supervision at all times.

• What are ARK Bubble Blowing Straws?
  They are straws you can blow through but not drink from. A valve inside each straw stops liquid coming up while allowing air out, so children can blow bubbles into a cup of water without accidentally drinking it. They are used for play-based oral motor and blowing activities.
• Who are they for?
  They are for children and young people who are practising blowing and breath control. They suit EYFS and primary settings as well as home use. ARK does not give an age range, and the straws must always be used with direct adult supervision, as they are not a toy.
• Do they help children with SEND?
  They can make oral motor practice more enjoyable for children with SEND. Bubble blowing gives clear visual feedback, so a child can see when they are blowing out. The valve also removes the problem of sucking up liquid by mistake, which can reduce worry during practice.
• Can they be used in school?
  Yes, they work well in school oral motor and speech and language sessions. Because they are disposable and come in a 10 pack, each pupil can have their own straw, which is helpful for hygiene in group work. An adult should supervise directly throughout.
• How do we use them at home?
  Put a little water in a cup, place the straw in and encourage your child to blow bubbles. Short, regular sessions are easy to fit into the day. Stay with your child throughout, and dispose of each straw after use, as they are designed to be disposable.
• Can my child drink through these straws?
  No, they are not for drinking. The valve stops liquid travelling up the straw, so they can only be used for blowing. If your child needs a straw for drinking, ARK makes separate drinking aids and replacement straws. Please ask us if you need help choosing a drinking aid.
• How many straws are in a pack?
  Each pack contains 10 disposable Bubble Blowing Straws. They are made in the USA from high quality food and medical grade materials, and are assembled by ARK in Columbia, South Carolina. The straws are disposable, so plan on using a fresh straw for each child and each session, with an adult supervising directly throughout.