Lovely Valentine Experiment for Kindergarten

This is simple science experiment that will dress up your Valentine cards.

My kindergartner and I had the best time experimenting with these home made Valentines. We made some beautiful designs, and got just a little messy. This would be a great way to spend time with your favorite kids.




In this experiment, we were studying the effects of dish soap on various art mediums used to make valentines. Our control was the valentine before soap, and the experimental variable was the addition of soap.
What you'll need for your card making experiment Dish soap Art supplies, we used, markers, water color paint, tempera paint, chalk, crayons

Step 1 of the Valentine Making Experiment 

Crayons

 

Markers

Paint

Step two of the Valentine Making Experiment 

 Now the fun really starts!Put a few drops of dish soap on each heart.

 

Use your fingers to spread the dish soap around on each card.

Getting messy is often the sign of great learning.

Step 3 

We were both surprised which mediums responded most to the dish soap, and decided to let our creations sit over night.

These colors ran even more. In the end, this was my favorite Valentine, but the best part was the time I spent creating with my favorite kindergartener. 

Ready to do a Valentines experiment with the whole class? Get your free printable directions and shopping list.

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Here's some more Valentine fun and learning from my friends in the KBN Kindergarten Blog hop!

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Kindergarten Valentine's Day Reading List and Story Extension by Crafty Mama in ME
Heart Shaped Fairy Bread by Kidz Activities
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