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    Home » 10 Christmas Science Activities

    10 Christmas Science Activities

    November 7, 2012 By Emma Vanstone 38 Comments

    Today I have some lovely Christmas science experiments and activities for you, perfect for learning while you get in the Christmas mood.

    Don’t forget to check out our BRAND NEW ebook for even more fun Christmas Science Ideas, it’s available to download NOW and is completely FREE.

    You can see an UPDATED version of our Christmas Science Ideas here.

    Christmas Science Activities

    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.

    mini christmas tree

     These peppermint creams are a fun way to learn about melting and wonderfully Christmassy.

    peppermint creams

    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?

    Candy Cane goo

    What about some Sparkly Ice Exploration?

    Sparkly ice

    We loved making our Christmas Shadow Puppets, you could even tell a Christmas story as you play.

    Christmas shadow puppets

    Or, how about some science kits to give as presents?

    Lava lamp kit

    homemade lava lamp kit

    Goo kit ( oobleck )

    Finally, how about celebrating with a firework in a glass?

    firework-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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    Last Updated on November 17, 2019 by Emma Vanstone

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    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Genuine Jenn

      November 07, 2012 at 7:30 pm

      Great idea for the gift of goo 🙂 Thanks for sharing will see what my son would like to try

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 11, 2012 at 8:20 pm

        Thanks Jenn.

        Reply
    2. JDaniel4's Mom

      November 07, 2012 at 10:26 pm

      We have tried growing crystals, but they didn’t end up looking like yours.

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 11, 2012 at 8:21 pm

        It did take a few attempts and a lot of patience.

        Reply
        • Marnie

          November 25, 2012 at 7:22 pm

          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!!

          Reply
          • ScienceSparks

            November 25, 2012 at 10:30 pm

            oooh that sounds great!

            Reply
    3. Bethany @ No Twiddle Twaddle

      November 08, 2012 at 2:47 am

      That looks like fun. I want to try the candy cane goo. : )

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 11, 2012 at 8:22 pm

        It smelled lovely!

        Reply
    4. Shaunna @ Fantastic Fun and Learning

      November 08, 2012 at 3:12 am

      Wonderful ideas! We will definitely have to try a few of them out, especially the candy cane goo.

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 11, 2012 at 8:22 pm

        I liked that one!

        Reply
    5. Isil

      November 08, 2012 at 1:55 pm

      Great round up,thanks.

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 11, 2012 at 8:22 pm

        Thanks Isil.

        Reply
    6. maggy, red ted art

      November 08, 2012 at 7:40 pm

      Oh wow this is brilliant! What a list of sciency activities!

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 11, 2012 at 8:23 pm

        Cheers Maggy. x

        Reply
    7. Susan Mann

      November 09, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      What fab ideas x

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 11, 2012 at 8:23 pm

        Awww, thanks lovely

        Reply
    8. Jennifer

      November 12, 2012 at 10:18 am

      Some great ideas, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    9. Susan

      November 12, 2012 at 4:18 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 13, 2012 at 10:20 pm

        Thank you Susan.

        Reply
    10. [email protected]

      November 14, 2012 at 12:27 pm

      I LOVE these ideas! How fab!! Definitely trying these this year 🙂
      xx

      Reply
    11. Ashley

      November 18, 2012 at 3:24 pm

      Last year we made borax snowflakes for winter! http://www.lifewithmoorebabies.blogspot.com/2012/04/borax-snowflakes.html

      Reply
    12. Tulip

      November 23, 2012 at 5:06 am

      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.

      Reply
    13. Liz Burton

      December 03, 2012 at 10:29 pm

      What a great round up. I think I might have fun enjoying the spiced cider, while the kids played with goo ;0)

      Reply
    14. Genny @ In Lieu of Preschool

      December 11, 2012 at 3:39 pm

      Thanks for linking up to Tuesday Tots! I am featuring your post this week on In Lieu of Preschool: http://www.inlieuofpreschool.com/2012/12/15-christmas-sensory-activities-for-kids.html Please feel free to stop by and grab a featured button! Off to pin. Thanks again!

      Reply
    15. Alfred Knechtel

      November 28, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      I would like a true Christmas Picture to make a print out to have on paper or or to hang on the door

      Reply

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