December is coming around fast, and I’m confusing myself with all my Christmas science investigations, experiments, and STEM Challenges so I thought I’d pull everything together in one place to make it a bit easier. Here you have the ULTIMATE list of Christmas science experiments for kids! The ULTIMATE List of Christmas Science Experiments for…
Do you know you can make a pH indicator with the red leaves from a poinsettia plant? Red poinsettia leaves contain anthocyanins which change colour in the presence of acids or alkalis. Acids have a low pH ( below 7 ), and alkalis have a high pH ( over 7 ). If it’s not the…
I still have a couple more Christmas science experiments to add to my collection next week, but until then, here’s a fun Christmas Science Quiz to keep you busy! There are four rounds and an answer sheet, so all you need to do is print a few copies, choose a quizmaster and get your teams…
This dissolving candy canes activity is a great science activity for before Christmas when the festivities are in full swing or after Christmas to use up any leftover candy canes. The idea is to place candy canes in different liquids to find where they melt the fastest. We used hot and cold water and vinegar,…
Our elf arrived in style this year attached to a parachute. Unfortunately, the parachute got stuck on a plant, so he needed a replacement quickly. This activity is a great festive STEM challenge and a fun elf idea. Don’t forget I also have 24 days of FREE elf ideas you can print and use, including…
If you’re searching for a dinosaur-themed gift, I’ve got some great ideas! Two of my children ( one little one and one teen ) are dino crazy, so I’m always looking for new dinosaur gift ideas. I especially like it if they have an educational angle or can be kept for a long time. Dinosaur…
This very simple Christmas STEM challenge is great for younger children to start to learn how different materials have different properties. The idea is to cover each stocking with a different material, spray it with water and then check to see if the stocking is still dry. Children can also spend time designing the stockings…
Lava lamps are a simple but fun science experiment for kids, using materials you probably already have in your kitchen cupboards. We’ve given these a Christmas twist by decorating them like reindeer and snowmen. Crafts are not my strong point, so I’m sure you can do a much better job with your Christmas lava lamp. If you’re…
Poinsettias are lovely house plants often sold around Christmas time. They have dark green leaves and red ‘bracts’ surrounding the flowers in December and January. Bracts are specialised leaves. After January, the red bracts fall out and the plant is green until the next November/December. Poinsettias need to be kept in bright conditions and not…
Sometimes, instead of being cheeky, our Christmas elf leaves the kids a fun science investigation to try. The elf brings everything the children need for the experiment, along with printed instructions to make it as simple as possible. If your elf is looking for inspiration, they might like these elf-themed science experiments! Elf Experiments Book…
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