Homemade Science Experiment Crackers

This is just a really quick post with four simple ideas for Christmas crackers with a simple science experiment inside.

The idea is that each cracker contains an easy but fun science investigation you can do around the table after Christmas dinner. It's a great way to keep the kids busy and hopefully lead to some giggles too.

homemade crackers with a science activity inside. Image shows an empty cracker and a packet of fizz wizz popping candy

Make your own science crackers

I tend to use shop bought make your own cracker kits, but you can also make crackers from scratch if you have time.

To make science experiment crackers you'll need

Gummy Sweets

Popping Candy

Skittles or other sweets with a coloured shell.

Hot chocolate sachet and marshmallows

Get the free science cracker inserts by clicking the image below and cutting out each set of instructions. Place one activity with the items needed in each cracker.

cracker insides for DIY crackers with simple science experiments inside

Pull the cracker and get experimenting!

Skittle Science

Watch as the colours diffuse into the water. Kids and adults can experiment with different colours and shapes!

skittle experiment in a candy cane shape

Expanding Sweets

You'll have to sit back and watch a movie or play a game while this one works, but the results are sure to be impressive.

Melting Marshmallows

Try experimenting with different sizes and shapes of marshmallows. Do some melt faster than others?

Two cups of hot chocolate, one with large marshmallows in and one small

Fizzy Wizzy

Why does popping candy pop? Find out and test to see how the popping changes in different substances! Or, just eat it and feel the popping on your tongue!