These fizzy hearts are a fun way to dig into chemistry and art all at the same time! Make your own baking soda paint and enjoy a fizzing reaction with this science Valentine idea. This Valentine’s baking soda vinegar experiment is perfect for exploring states of matter and chemical reactions with common kitchen ingredients! Download our free printable heart project below and let’s get started!
HOW TO MAKE FIZZY HEARTS
BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR REACTION
This fizzy heart activity is a fun example of a chemical reaction and the states of matter! That is a solid (baking soda) and a liquid (vinegar) reacting together to form a completely new substance.
When the vinegar (an acid) and baking soda (a base) combine together, they form a gas called carbon dioxide which is all the fizzing bubbling action you see! All three states of matter are present: liquid (vinegar), solid (baking soda), and gas (carbon dioxide).
Read more about the science behind baking soda and vinegar experiments.
MORE FUN FIZZING REACTIONS
WHY DO ART WITH KIDS?
Children are naturally curious. They observe, explore, and imitate, trying to figure out how things work and how to control themselves and their environments. This freedom of exploration helps children form connections in their brain, it helps them learn—and it’s also fun!
Art is a natural activity to support this essential interaction with the world. Kids need the freedom to explore and experiment creatively.
Art allows children to practice a wide range of skills that are useful not only for life but also for learning. These include the aesthetic, scientific, interpersonal, and practical interactions that can be discovered through the senses, intellect, and emotions.
Making and appreciating art involves emotional and mental faculties!
Art, whether making it, learning about it, or simply looking at it – offers a wide range of important experiences.
In other words, it’s good for them!
TIP: What is STEAM? STEAM is art plus science! Read more about What is STEAM!
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE FIZZY HEARTS PROJECT!
FIZZY HEARTS
SUPPLIES:
- Heart template
- Scissors
- Acrylic paint
- Baking Soda
- Vinegar
- Squirt bottle or eye dropper
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Print the heart template and cut it out.
Step 2: Mix acrylic paint and baking soda. You can do more than one heart, more than one color, or even mix colors.
Step 3: Paint the heart with the mixed paint. Make sure to spread the paint on in a thick layer for best fizzy results.
Step 4: Let it dry, and then spray or drop the vinegar and watch chemistry in action!
More Fun Valentine Activities
There are so many fun ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day with kids through science, STEM, and art! Below you’ll find the most complete resources for Valentines Day STEM activities, Valentines Day art projects, as well as free printables Valentine cards, and Valentines coloring pages galore!
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!
