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    Home » Holiday Science » Christmas Science » Magnetic Christmas Tree

    Magnetic Christmas Tree

    November 13, 2013 By Emma Vanstone 15 Comments

    Following the same principle as our mini magnet maze, is this very cool Christmas tree.

    The cardboard baubles have a paperclip attached to they can be moved around the green tree with a magnet.

    Green cardboard tree with paper baubles with paperclips attached and a magnet for a preschool magnet challenge

    Make a Magnetic Christmas Tree

    You’ll need

    • Paper
    • Thick cardboard
    • Paper clips
    • Magnet
    • Christmassy decorations

    Instructions

    • Cut out a paper tree and several round bauble shapes.
    • Decorate your tree.
    • Slide paper clips onto the baubles.
    • Use the magnet behind the tree to make the baubles move around.

    Remember – not all metals are attracted to magnets, but iron and steel ( steel is mostly iron ) are.

    More about Magnets

    Magnets attract some objects but not others and can be different strengths.

    Magnets have two poles, we call one the north pole and one the south. Depending on which poles you place together they can either attract each other or repel each other. Opposite poles attract.

    More Christmas Science Ideas for Kids

    We loved making these easy Christmas shadow puppets.

    Grow your own Christmas crystals

    Download our FREE Christmas science eBook for even more ideas.

    Make a magnetic Christmas tree - fun Christmas craft and science activity for kids #ChristmasScience #ScienceforKids #magnetism

    Last Updated on November 29, 2022 by Emma Vanstone

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Emma

      November 14, 2013 at 9:27 am

      That’s a great, and very Christmassy way to learn about Magnets! 🙂

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 16, 2013 at 11:10 am

        Thanks Emma

        Reply
    2. Mammasaurus

      November 14, 2013 at 9:47 am

      Neat idea! Kitty has just started ‘doing experiments’ at school and is full of talk of light and dark and magnets at the moment so this is good timing!

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 16, 2013 at 11:12 am

        ooooh, that’s good to know!

        Reply
    3. domestic goddesque

      November 14, 2013 at 11:08 am

      we love an experiment in this house *hunts out magnets*

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 16, 2013 at 11:15 am

        We’d love to see what you make. xx

        Reply
    4. Ali Clifford

      November 14, 2013 at 11:23 am

      I know even my big boys would love this! Great idea… 🙂

      Reply
    5. maggy, red ted art

      November 14, 2013 at 2:33 pm

      Awww how cute is this? Love it when you make science seasonal!

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 16, 2013 at 11:11 am

        Thanks Maggy!

        Reply
    6. pinkoddy

      November 14, 2013 at 8:06 pm

      Oh that would be like Christmas magic – thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • ScienceSparks

        November 16, 2013 at 11:12 am

        So glad you like 🙂

        Reply
    7. Donna @ Little Lilypad Co

      November 14, 2013 at 8:20 pm

      Oooh we love a bit of Christmas sparkle and I bet the children will love this.
      It is so simple too!! Brilliant!!

      Reply

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