Jelly beans + simple science supplies = the coolest bubbling easter jelly bean science experiment! We’ve been making this one for years, and it’s always a solid 10/10.
This bubbling Easter jelly bean Science experiment is a must-try
If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that kids and science go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Nay, like baking soda and vinegar.
No matter how many thousands of times I introduce baking soda and vinegar to children, it’s electric.
Adding delicious, colorful, happy little jelly beans to the mix? Off the charts.
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Materials
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- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Jelly beans
- Eyedroppers or spoons
- Shallow bowls
- Shallow tray
How to do this jelly bean science experiment
First, lay a shallow layer of baking soda in the base of a tray. Start with less and add more as needed, as you only need to cover the bottom, and it doesn’t need to be deep.
Next, invite your child to sprinkle on jelly beans. These sweet girls were elated when I invited them to grab handfuls of candies to sprinkle about.
Last, use eye droppers or spoons to add vinegar to the tray. When the vinegar touches the baking soda, it will fizz and bubble and be an absolute delight.
Why do you add jelly beans to the experiment?
You absolutely do not need jelly beans for this experiment to be fun, but here’s why we added them.
- They’re cute, festive, and fun.
- Jelly beans give kids a “target” which in turn helps them practice fine motor and hand-eye coordination skills.
- When the jelly beans eventually start to dissolve, the colors will bleed into the baking soda for fun patches of color.
Jelly beans are an unexpected tool for connecting fine motor, science, and joy all in one.
We also do a lot of baking soda and vinegar experiments, and a simple addition of jelly beans makes this activity feel brand-new to young scientists.
Plus, did we mention that they’re cute, festive, and fun?!
What dissolves jelly beans the quickest?
This experiment is a fabulous science activity in itself, but we can add another layer of fun, too!
Instead of giving your kids room-temperature vinegar, you could give them one cool and warm bowl of vinegar.
Ask your children to predict what they think the difference will be when added to jelly beans.
Spoiler: the warm vinegar will dissolve the colors off the jelly beans faster.
Love this Easter jelly bean science experiment?
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Easter Jelly Bean Science Experiment FAQs
Any that can safely use and enjoy the materials.
To take away the allure and forbidden feeling, we allow the kids to have a few jelly beans to start, then explain the rest are for the experiment.
You sure can! If you add some water to your vinegar, it will make it go further without compromising the bubbliness.
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