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Candy Heart Fizzing Science Project

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January 20, 2014 by Katie T. Christiansen 11 Comments

We are huge fans of candy games here, and I am so excited about this one! Last year, we did a  Valentine’s Heart Fizzy Painting project from Gift of Curiosity, and I just had to do another fizzing science experiment this year too. This time I wanted to use my heart ice cube tray from IKEA to add some extra Valentine’s Day vibes.

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This science project turned out just the way I envisioned it…the first try. That in itself is a huge accomplishment in the world of science! So here it is, our super cool candy heart fizzing science project. Try to say that five times fast!

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Here’s how to do your own awesome candy heart fizzing science project, with just a package of Sweethearts and two household ingredients: vinegar and baking soda. My two preschoolers did this entire project themselves, and I just made my services available to provide vinegar refills.

Begin by adding baking soda to your container. These hearts are small, so we used 1/8 to 1/4 a tsp of baking soda. Feel free to vary it because this project allows for a lot of flexibility. My 4 year old, Sugar and Spice, was left to all the measuring, and it was nice not to have to stress over exact measurements.

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Next, add the candy hearts. Then it’s time for vinegar. This is where all the fizzing fun begins! Again, there are no exact measurements needed. Just let them enjoy squirting to their heart’s content.

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Then they can add more…

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and more…

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…until 20 minutes has passed and you all are still loving the candy heart fizzing goodness.

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Once the fizzing has stopped, you can stir it to get the wonderful bubbles going again. Of course you can always add more baking soda too.

I was so thrilled with this, and both Sugar and Spice and Lil’ Red can’t wait to do it again! I love the simple and easy that turn out to be fun and magnificent!

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two images of candy hearts in a heart shaped ice cube tray fizzing with baking soda and vinegar, and the text 'valentine's day science fizzing candy hearts'

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Katie has spent 17 combined years in the Early Childhood field as a teacher, preschool owner, and educational writer. She has worked in profit and non-profit programs, high-risk schools, and started an in-home preschool and outdoor collaborative preschool program. She adores being a mom to three children, and her youngest is currently in preschool.
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  1. Jill says

    January 27, 2014 at 2:42 am

    This is a great idea that will keep kids interested and learning!

    Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 28, 2014 at 12:36 am

      Thanks, Jill! It is always a pleasure to have you by!

      Reply
  2. Emma Craig says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    What a fun Valentine’s Day experiment! We always love any of the “fizzing” experiments anyway! 🙂

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    • Katie says

      January 28, 2014 at 12:37 am

      Isn’t anything fizzy super fun, Emma! I hope you all can have lots of enjoyment trying this out :).

      Reply
  3. Ayn (little illuminations) says

    February 9, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Oh, what a GREAT idea!!!! We will definitely do this sometime this week and add it to our conversation heart science experiments!!!!!

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    • Katie says

      February 10, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      Thank you so much, Ayn! It is so wonderful to have you visit. I hope you all have a blast trying this out :).

      Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    January 28, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    FUN! My little guy is all about fizzing chemistry experiments right now. Will have to give this a try! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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