You don’t have to wait for summer to go outside and blow bubbles! You can have fun with bubble play anytime. Our bubble Valentines activity is perfect for exploring science through play. Plus, we added a fun heart and Valentine’s day theme for extra excitement. We have lots of fun Valentine’s Day science experiments kids are sure to love!
Bubble Theme for Preschool Science Fun!
Young scientists love blowing bubbles, so learning while you play doesn’t get any better with this easy-to-set-up Valentine’s Day bubble activity. Did you know there is also some great science behind it all?
Follow our easy bubble recipe and make your own homemade bubble solution! There’s nothing better than fun science any time of the year!
Because we love holidays, we have loads of terrific but simple to set up Valentine’s Day STEM ideas to share with you. Encourage a love of science and curiosity in how things work with cool science activities based on what they enjoy.
Valentine Bubbles for Kids
Bubble science is real and fun! Can you bounce a bubble? Make up some bubble mix and find out.
YOU WILL NEED:
- 1/2 Cup Light Corn Syrup
- 3 cups Water
- 1 Cup Dish soap
- Measuring Cups
- Spoons
- Themed accessories
Getting your bubble science started…
Mix your ingredients together in a jar or plastic container and you are ready to use.
Making Bubbles
You can encourage experimentation and play with the bubble solution. Add in some heart shaped cookie cutters and red paper straws for our Valentine’s Day theme.
Here are a few questions you can ask your preschoolers:
- Can you use the cookie cutters to blow bubbles?
- Can you use the end of the straw to blow bubbles?
- Can you make a bubble tower {provide small cups of bubble solution}?
- Can you use the straw to blow bubbles inside the cookie cutters?
- Can you push your straw into the bubble without it popping? (Trick: dip the straw into the solution first to create a barrier.)
- Can you hold a bubble without it popping? (Trick: Make your hands soapy first!)
How Do Bubbles Form?
What’s the science behind bubbles? Bubbles are made up of a thin wall of soapy film that fills with air. You can liken a bubble to a balloon in that a balloon has a thin skin of rubber filled with air. However, when two bubbles of similar size meet, they merge together creating the least possible surface area. Balloons, of course do not do this.
When bubbles of different sizes meet, one will become a bulge onto the larger bubble. You may start to notice that when you get a ton of bubbles going they start to form hexagons. Bubbles will form 120 degree angles where they meet.
MORE FUN BUBBLE ACTIVITIES:
- 3D Bubble Shapes
- Geometric Shape Bubbles
- Freezing Bubbles In Winter
- Bubble Science Experiments
- Bubble Painting
More Preschool Valentine Activities
Printable Valentine STEM Project Pack
Countdown to Valentine’s Day with science and STEM! Pack includes complete instructions, templates, and images for 20+ activities. Bonus: printable science Valentine’s Day cards!
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