Candy Heart Science Experiments
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and it’s time to get creative with your science experiments. What better way to celebrate the holiday than by doing heart-themed science experiments? I have here a list of easy candy heart science experiments that you can do with your kids.
For more activities like these, see my bigger list of Valentine’s Day Science Activities.
If you’re ready for some super fun experiments this Valentine’s day, let’s get started.

Candy hearts or conversation hearts are the perfect tool to use in some awesome experiments that will get your kids excited about science. I’ll walk you through some fun candy heart science experiments like the Dissolving Candy Hearts Experiment and Dancing Hearts Experiment—that are sure to engage your homeschoolers this Valentine’s Day.
These simple yet engaging science experiments are perfect for homeschool moms looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their kids while also teaching them some basic scientific principles like solubility and chemical reactions.
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Recommended Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
Bring more excitement into the season with these Valentine’s books for kids. You will love these great stories about hearts, love, and Valentine’s day.
Day It Rained HeartsThe Biggest Valentine EverTurkey’s Valentine Surprise (Turkey Trouble Book 6)There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!A Crankenstein ValentineLove, Escargot
Recommended Candy Heart Science Experiments Supplies
With just a few materials, these activities will take no time at all to set up but will leave lasting memories for years to come! So grab some supplies, put on your lab coats, and get ready for some sweet science fun!
Brach’s Conversation Hearts 14 Ounce BagArm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda, 8 Ounce (Pack of 3)Lucy’s Family Owned – Natural Distilled White Vinegar, 1 Gallon (128 oz) – 5% Acidity (White Vinegar, Gallon)Domino, Granulated White Sugar, 1 lbHain Pure Foods Iodized Sea Salt, 21 Oz1 Natural Bamboo Spice Jar 8.5 OZ – Large Glass Jars with Bamboo Lids – Seasoning Jars with Airtight Lids – Spice Containers for Spice Jar Labels – Seasoning Containers Spice Jars with Bamboo Lids
Recommended Valentine’s Day Activity Kits
Valentine’s Day Color by Addition Worksheets
Practice addition skills up to 20 with these fun Valentine’s day color by number addition worksheets. This is a fun way to add math to your school day without boring math worksheets. Instead, figure out what picture will unfold after you color in each space.
Valentine’s day Play Dough Kit
Grab this Valentine’s day play dough kit for your little one’s sensory activity. This kit includes flowers, hearts, and other toys.
Valentine’s Day Themed Sensory Rice Play Kit
Don’t want to put your own Valentine’s day kit together yourself? Grab this ready to go Valentine’s sensory kit that will delight your kids.
These awesome experiments are sure to bring out tons of energy in your homeschoolers as they explore scientific concepts while having fun at the same time.
So grab some candy hearts this Valentine’s Day season for these super cool science activities that everyone can enjoy together.
More Valentine’s Day Science Activities
If you love the science experiments on the list, you must see these Valentine’s day science activities, too.