Fizzing Hearts Activity

This Fizzing Hearts Activity is a fun sensory play idea AND experiment in one!

You’ll need simple materials for this activity and very little effort. And I promise kids will have a blast. Who doesn’t like to make things fizz and feel like a scientist? My kids love activities like this. They’re fun, exciting and unique. And as a matter of fact, I love them too! These Fizzing Hearts will now be my go-to activity to keep the kids busy…because they will be busy until the hearts melt!

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Materials needed for Fizzing hearts activity:

Instructions:

It’s best to prepare this activity the night before.

Start by mixing baking soda and water. I eye-balled everything, but it should be almost like a paste. Droopy paste sounds like a good description! Add food coloring (use a ton of red) and mix.
Fill the heart mold and freeze.
Next, place the frozen hearts into a storage container. Add vinegar into a small bowl, prepare the eyedroppers and set close by.

What is my child learning and improving?

Sensories (kids are exploring smells, hearing and seeing the hearts fizz)

I like how this article describes sensory play. “Sensory activities facilitate exploration and naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate and explore. ”

Experiment (how does baking soda and vinegar react when mixed together)
Fine motor skills (filling and pressing the eyedropper strengthens the fingers)
Independence (this activity is awesome at entertaining kids, so they stay busy and occupied!)