Today I have some lovely Christmas science experiments and activities for you, perfect for learning while you get in the Christmas mood.
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How about growing some Christmas Crystals? You could eve make some lollies and give them out as a gift to friends.
Make some lovely spiced apple cider and explore filtering.
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.
Investigate the sparkly and matte surfaces of your Christmas ornaments.
Enjoy some sensory fun with this Christmas sensory tub from The Imagination Tree.
How about making some delicious smelling candy cane goo?
What about some 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 )
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Genuine Jenn
November 7, 2012 at 7:30 pmGreat idea for the gift of goo 🙂 Thanks for sharing will see what my son would like to try
ScienceSparks
November 11, 2012 at 8:20 pmThanks Jenn.
JDaniel4's Mom
November 7, 2012 at 10:26 pmWe have tried growing crystals, but they didn’t end up looking like yours.
ScienceSparks
November 11, 2012 at 8:21 pmIt did take a few attempts and a lot of patience.
Marnie
November 25, 2012 at 7:22 pmI 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
November 25, 2012 at 10:30 pmoooh that sounds great!
Bethany @ No Twiddle Twaddle
November 8, 2012 at 2:47 amThat looks like fun. I want to try the candy cane goo. : )
ScienceSparks
November 11, 2012 at 8:22 pmIt smelled lovely!
Shaunna @ Fantastic Fun and Learning
November 8, 2012 at 3:12 amWonderful ideas! We will definitely have to try a few of them out, especially the candy cane goo.
ScienceSparks
November 11, 2012 at 8:22 pmI liked that one!
Isil
November 8, 2012 at 1:55 pmGreat round up,thanks.
ScienceSparks
November 11, 2012 at 8:22 pmThanks Isil.
maggy, red ted art
November 8, 2012 at 7:40 pmOh wow this is brilliant! What a list of sciency activities!
ScienceSparks
November 11, 2012 at 8:23 pmCheers Maggy. x
Susan Mann
November 9, 2012 at 5:15 pmWhat fab ideas x
ScienceSparks
November 11, 2012 at 8:23 pmAwww, thanks lovely
Jennifer
November 12, 2012 at 10:18 amSome great ideas, thanks for sharing!
Susan
November 12, 2012 at 4:18 pmMy 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
November 13, 2012 at 10:20 pmThank you Susan.
Susanne@babyhuddle
November 14, 2012 at 12:27 pmI LOVE these ideas! How fab!! Definitely trying these this year 🙂
xx
Ashley
November 18, 2012 at 3:24 pmLast year we made borax snowflakes for winter! http://www.lifewithmoorebabies.blogspot.com/2012/04/borax-snowflakes.html
Tulip
November 23, 2012 at 5:06 amSome 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
December 3, 2012 at 10:29 pmWhat a great round up. I think I might have fun enjoying the spiced cider, while the kids played with goo ;0)
Genny @ In Lieu of Preschool
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Alfred Knechtel
November 28, 2017 at 8:05 pmI would like a true Christmas Picture to make a print out to have on paper or or to hang on the door