Bubblz

Bubblz realised she was a clown in 2004. She had been a clown all her life, she just didn’t know it! She immediately knew what she wanted to do – spread the joy and fun of maths through clowning. She finally knew what she was born to do and Bubblz has never looked back.

I have a metre mop and metre length balloons and I'm not afraid to use them!

Who is Bubblz the Maths Clown?

Bubblz was born Caroline Ainslie (in London), to a mechanical engineer and a musician. She was very fortunate to have spent her formative years in Madrid, Spain. She attended two magnificent British schools where her natural ability in maths and sciences was nurtured and her love of music and performing was encouraged.

Bubblz graduated in 1983 with an honours degree in Electronic Engineering, which she remained to a greater or lesser extent until 2004. Bubblz was never a great Electronic Engineer and had always wondered where her talents really lay. At the age of 42, Bubblz experienced the mind-blowing realisation that she was, in fact a clown! There was no doubt, no hesitation, she had finally found out what she was born to do – having been acutely aware of students struggling with Maths and English, Bubblz knew that she would help people enjoy Maths.

In September 2005, Bubblz had the great fortune of meeting Hattie Maths (Sue Brown) a wonderful Maths Clown who took her under her wing and showed her the ropes. So Bubblz started Maths Clowning in earnest. She soon found her own groove and has developed her own primary maths performance method using giant bubbles (resource from Hattie Maths) and giant balloons, using the balloon art skills she has developed since 2004 (Bubblz is an award winning balloon artist).

What does Bubblz do?

Bubblz has set up an organisation called BUBBLZ! which provides maths shows in primary schools, mostly during maths week and at maths conferences. Giant balloon maths workshops are suitable for ages 6 to 106. BUBBLZ! offers maths INSET and Maths CPD based on the BUBBLZ! maths show and follow up pack as well as captivating family learning sessions.

Bubblz is a member of:

Equity, Maths Association, Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Clowns International and World Clown Association.

Bubblz has an enhanced CRB, a health and safety policy and carries out regular risk assessments and public liability insurance through Equity.