Easter Candy Science Experiments
Delight your youngsters with these fantastic Easter candy science experiments that will make learning a treat!
Featuring fan favorites like Peeps, Skittles, and a colorful mix of jelly beans, these activities are not only scrumptious but educational too.
With Easter on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to stock up on those sweet treats. But don’t let the surplus of confectioneries from Easter egg hunts and the Easter Bunny’s visit cause you any stress.
Embrace the candy cornucopia this season! You can indulge in a bit of candy while teaching valuable lessons with these engaging and yummy experiments.
Let’s transform those sweets into a fun-filled educational experience that goes beyond the Easter basket! Add these to your Easter activities this year.
Easter Candy Science Experiments
Get ready to ignite curiosity and wonder in your little ones as we dive into the sweet side of science. This section is dedicated to transforming your leftover Easter treats into fundamental lessons of chemistry, physics, and biology that are as enjoyable as they are informative.
In these experiments, candies aren’t just for snacking—they’re your tickets to hands-on learning and laughter with your preschoolers. Let’s embrace the festive spirit of Easter and turn it into a memorable and educational journey that your kids will look forward to every year!
Here’s a little science your kids can eat! Edible Peeps Playdough is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.
If your kids love Peeps, they’re going to love this edible playdough recipe with glitter. It’s perfect for Easter!
Add a fun Easter STEM activity to your after-holiday lessons. Let your kids make marshmallow sculptures with Peeps and Easter-shaped marshmallows.
Peeps Slime Candy Science for Easter Science and Sensory play
I’ve shared before how much my daughter loves slime. I can’t wait to show her this recipe. This post even explains the science involved in this activity.
More Easter STEM! Let your kids build structures with jelly beans and Peeps.
Incorporate physics, math, and engineering by letting your kids construct catapults to launch their Peeps.
Will your kids predict correctly? Do Peeps sink or float? Conduct this experiment and then explain the science behind the answer.
Kids will submerge Peeps in various liquids and explore the effects of each. There’s also a free printable recording page you can add to their science journal.
Edible Jelly Bean Playdough Recipe and More Awesome Edible Doughs
Here’s an activity you can do with even your youngest kiddos, and you won’t have to worry about them putting it in their mouths.
Kids will love conducting a Jelly Bean Taste Test and recording the results like a real scientist.
With this experiment, kids will be able to see which colors are mixed together to create the candy coating.
This is similar to the St. Patrick’s Day Candy Rainbow I shared in March, but it features jelly beans. Give it a try. In fact, try them both and compare the results!
Must Have Resources:
When completing these crafts and activities at home, I find that the following resources are very helpful to have on hand.
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And there you have it, a basketful of sweet wisdom to cap off your Easter celebrations with a dash of education. Who says learning can’t be sweet? We hope you and your little learners have as much fun conducting these candy science experiments as they do eating the results.
Embrace this time with your kiddos, for these are the moments that nurture their curiosity, spark joy in discovery, and create lasting memories. Remember, each little scientific venture, no matter how sticky or sugar-coated, is a step towards a lifelong love for learning.
So go ahead, make every jelly bean count and every chocolate bunny a lesson in disguise. Happy experimenting and an eggs-tra special Easter to you all!
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
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