Today, I have some lovely Christmas science experiments and activities for you, which are perfect for learning while you get in the Christmas mood.
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How about growing some Christmas crystals? These can be made into lollies and given as gifts.
Make some lovely spiced apple cider and explore filtering at the same time.
Explore a mini Christmas tree, you could measure it, smell it and lots more.
These peppermint creams are a fun way to learn about melting and wonderfully Christmassy.
Enjoy some sensory fun with this Christmas sensory tub from The Imagination Tree.
How about making some delicious smelling candy cane goo?
What about a sparkly ice exploration?
We loved making our Christmas shadow puppets, you could even tell a Christmas story as you play.
Or, how about some science kits to give as presents?
Lava lamp kit
Goo kit ( oobleck )
Finally, how about celebrating with a firework in a glass?
Do you have any other Christmas Science ideas for us? We have a few more in here ( published after this post )
Last Updated on November 11, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
Genuine Jenn says
Great idea for the gift of goo 🙂 Thanks for sharing will see what my son would like to try
ScienceSparks says
Thanks Jenn.
JDaniel4's Mom says
We have tried growing crystals, but they didn't end up looking like yours.
ScienceSparks says
It did take a few attempts and a lot of patience.
Marnie says
I love growing crystals! I had to do it a few times too! We did our crystals for earth day with blue and green pipecleaners in the shape of an earth. Fun stuff!!
ScienceSparks says
oooh that sounds great!
Bethany @ No Twiddle Twaddle says
That looks like fun. I want to try the candy cane goo. : )
ScienceSparks says
It smelled lovely!
Shaunna @ Fantastic Fun and Learning says
Wonderful ideas! We will definitely have to try a few of them out, especially the candy cane goo.
ScienceSparks says
I liked that one!
Isil says
Great round up,thanks.
ScienceSparks says
Thanks Isil.
maggy, red ted art says
Oh wow this is brilliant! What a list of sciency activities!
ScienceSparks says
Cheers Maggy. x
Susan Mann says
What fab ideas x
ScienceSparks says
Awww, thanks lovely
Jennifer says
Some great ideas, thanks for sharing!
Susan says
My favorite is definitely giving the gift of science as gifts. That's what we do. Great ideas to make your own kits to give.
ScienceSparks says
Thank you Susan.
Susanne@babyhuddle says
I LOVE these ideas! How fab!! Definitely trying these this year 🙂
xx
Ashley says
Last year we made borax snowflakes for winter! http://www.lifewithmoorebabies.blogspot.com/2012/04/borax-snowflakes.html
Tulip says
Some great ideas! I love the Science kits for gifts. That is such a unique idea. Going to check out fireworks in a glass. Thanks for sharing.
Liz Burton says
What a great round up. I think I might have fun enjoying the spiced cider, while the kids played with goo ;0)
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Alfred Knechtel says
I would like a true Christmas Picture to make a print out to have on paper or or to hang on the door