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    Home » Holiday Science » Christmas Science » Elf Science Investigations

    Elf Science Investigations

    November 15, 2022 By Emma Vanstone 1 Comment

    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 and printed instructions for them to follow to make it as simple as possible.

    If your elf is looking for inspiration, they might like these elf-themed science experiments!

    collection of free elf experiments
    FREE ELF EXPERIMENTS

    Grab your FREE elf experiments booklet from the link above.

    Elf on the shelf with a bag of skittles and instructions for the activity.

    Elf Themed Science Investigations

    Frost on a Can

    Make a Frosty the Snowman and learn about the cooling power of salt at the same time!

    Frost forms on the outside of the can making it look like a snowman!

    Frost on a can elf experiment instructions
    Frost on a Can

    Skittles STEM

    All you need for this activity is a bag of skittles and water! Pour warm water over the skittles and watch as the colours spread out.

    If you’ve got a white coffee filter or filter paper hanging around, you could try some candy chromatography at the same time!

    Instructions for an elf themed skittle experiment
    Elf Skittles Experiment

    Expanding Sweets

    This is another super easy activity that just needs a little bag of gummy sweets. Pop the candies in water and watch as they double in size!!

    instructions for making expanding sweets as an elf themed science experiment
    Expanding Elf Sweets

    Jumping Candy Canes

    Make tissue paper candy canes jump with this easy static electricity investigation.

    Experiment with different types of paper and different size shapes.

    Jumping Candy Cane Experiment for learning about static electricity
    Jumping Candy Cane Experiment

    Optical Illusion

    Make decorations appear on Christmas trees, eyes appear on a snowman, and anything else you fancy with this easy Christmas themed optical illusion.

    Christmas ELF Optical illusion activity
    Elf Optical Illusions

    Save the Elves

    Build and test an elf raft to help an elf cross a river. Can you make it strong enough to hold the weight of a small gift or elf?

    elf experiments, build an elf raft STEM challenge instructions
    Elf Raft STEM Challenge

    Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes

    Is there anything more Christmassy than a minty hot chocolate?

    In this activity, children time how long marshmallows or candy canes take to melt in a hot chocolate and discover what happens to a candy cane used as a stirrer.

    An elf themed hot chocolate science experiment
    Elf Hot Chocolate Investigation

    Print the entire booklet of ELF Experiments!

    collage of a collection of free printable elf experiments for Christmas!

    More Elf Ideas

    Add some crafts to the advent fun with these gorgeous elf cups from Fireflies and Mudpies.

    Try my elf STEM challenges with FREE printable challenge cards.

    Red Ted Art has a super cute moving elf puppet.

    Rainy Day Mum has some elf ideas to share too!

    collage of free printable elf themed science experiments

    Last Updated on November 15, 2022 by Emma Vanstone

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    Safety Notice

    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.

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    1. Mary STauffer

      December 10, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      Thanks for always providing so many great ideas. You save me hours in research and planning time!

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