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Top 25 Christmas Science Experiments

Welcome to our round-up of 25 Christmas-themed science experiments, curated especially for winter wonder seekers. Catering to a spectrum of age groups, our list includes everything from crystalized candy canes to glowing ornament circuits.

These hands-on, educational experiments not only promise festive fun but also light up the path of scientific curiosity amidst the holiday glow.

Let’s get started.

1. Christmas Light Science

By exploring the principles of electricity and circuits, students can create their own miniature light displays and gain a deeper understanding of how electricity powers our holiday decorations.

Learn more: Christmas Light Science

2. Circuit-Tree

By creating a circuit using conductive materials and LEDs, students can design their very own electronic Christmas tree.

Learn more: Circuit Tree

3. Spinning Christmas Tree

By constructing a rotating Christmas tree using a motor and simple materials, students can witness the magic of science in action as their creation spins and captivate all who behold it.

Learn more: Spinning Christmas Tree

4. Homemade Bubble Christmas Lights

The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and the magic of twinkling Christmas lights. But what if we could add a scientific twist to these luminous decorations? Introducing Homemade Bubble Christmas Lights, a captivating science experiment that will leave students in awe.

Learn more: Steamsational

5. Make a Christmas Snow Globe

Embrace the enchantment of the holiday season with a delightful blend of science and art by creating your very own Christmas Snow Globe.

This captivating science experiment allows students to explore the principles of density, buoyancy, and fluid dynamics while crafting a whimsical wonderland encased in a globe.

Learn more: Make a Christmas Snow Globe

6. Magnetic Ornaments

This holiday season, students can embark on an extraordinary scientific adventure by exploring magnetic ornaments.

By incorporating magnets into their festive decorations, students can uncover the principles of magnetism while infusing their creations with a touch of magic.

Learn more: Magnetic Ornaments

7. Candy Cane Christmas Bath Bombs

These delightful bath bombs not only create a soothing and fragrant experience but also offer an opportunity for students to explore the fascinating science behind effervescent reactions.

Learn more: Bath Bombs

8. Christmas Light Box

This experiment allows students to understand concepts such as light transmission, absorption, and reflection, all while experiencing the enchanting beauty of colored lights.

Learn more: Christmas Light Box

9. Erupting Volcano Christmas Ornaments

This experiment allows students to explore chemical reactions, gas production, and the transformative power of acids and bases.

So, this Christmas, let’s ignite a spark of scientific curiosity with Erupting Volcano Christmas Ornaments, where the joy of discovery meets the festive spirit in a spectacular display of eruptive fun.

Learn more: Erupting Volcano Christmas Ornaments

10. Christmas Lava Lamp

Illuminate your holiday season with a mesmerizing and scientific twist by creating your very own Christmas Lava Lamp.

Learn more: Christmas Lava Lamp

11. Scented Gingerbread Slime

Indulge in the delightful scents of the holiday season while exploring the fascinating world of polymers with Scented Gingerbread Slime.

Learn more: Scented Gingerbread Slime

12. Christmas Catapult

Bring the spirit of invention and physics to your holiday celebrations with a Christmas Catapult!

Learn more: Christmas Catapult

13. Disappearing Candy Cane Stripes

Unleash the magic of optical illusions this holiday season with the Disappearing Candy Cane Stripes experiment.

By using the power of our eyes and perception, students can create a mesmerizing effect where candy cane stripes appear to vanish before their very eyes.

Learn more: Disappearing Candy Cane Stripes

14. Dissolving Gingerbread

Learn about dissolution and discover the fascinating process of dissolving gingerbread. In this unique experiment, students can explore the properties of matter and observe the transformation of a beloved holiday treat.

Learn more: Dissolving Gingerbread

15. Candy Cane Fluffy Slime

Indulge in a tactile and aromatic adventure this holiday season with Candy Cane Fluffy Slime. This delightful experiment combines the joy of slime-making with the sweet peppermint scent of candy canes.

16. Fizzing Trees

By crafting tree-shaped structures from baking soda and adding a few drops of festive-colored vinegar, students can observe the mesmerizing chemical reaction that ensues.

Learn more: Melting Christmas Tree

17. Melting Candy Canes

Uncover the fascinating science behind temperature and matter transformation with the Melting Candy Canes experiment. In this hands-on activity, students can explore how heat affects the structure and properties of candy canes.

18. Crystal Candy Canes 

This delightful experiment combines the beauty of candy canes with the mesmerizing formation of sugar crystals.

Learn more: Crystal Candy Canes

19. Crystal Tree

This enchanting activity combines the beauty of a miniature tree with the mesmerizing process of crystal growth.

Learn more: Growing Crystal Tree

20. Hot Chocolate Science

Warm up your winter with a delightful blend of science and deliciousness through Hot Chocolate Science.

This mouthwatering experiment allows students to explore the fascinating properties of heat transfer and solubility while indulging in a cozy cup of hot chocolate.

Learn more: Hot Chocolate Science

21. Santa’s Frozen Hands Ice Melt

Embark on a chilly adventure and rescue Santa’s Frozen Hands with the Ice Melt experiment. In this fun and interactive activity, students will explore the science of heat transfer while saving Santa from his icy predicament.

Learn more: Santa’s Frozen Hands Ice Melt

22. Mini Christmas Baking Soda Eruptions

Unleash the excitement of mini volcanic eruptions with the Mini Christmas Baking Soda Eruptions experiment. This engaging activity combines the joy of holiday baking with the thrill of chemical reactions.

Learn more: Mini Christmas Baking Soda Eruptions

23. Christmas Shadow Puppets

This captivating activity combines the art of puppetry with the science of shadows.

By creating intricate cut-out shapes of holiday-themed characters, students can bring their favorite Christmas stories to life through shadow play.

Learn more: Christmas Shadow Puppets

24. Sleigh Races

This exciting activity combines the joy of winter sports with the excitement of racing. Students can design and construct their own sleighs using materials like cardboard, tape, and decorations.

Learn more: Sleigh Races

25. Christmas Peppermint Oobleck

Dive into a delightful sensory experience with Christmas Peppermint Oobleck! This unique experiment combines Oobleck’s magic with peppermint’s refreshing scent.

Learn more: Christmas Peppermint Oobleck

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20 Christmas Science Experiments for Kids

November 18, 2019 By Emma Vanstone Leave a Comment

We’ve been very busy over the last few weeks testing lots of fun Christmas Science Experiments . You might spot some old favourites, but we’ve got lots of new ideas as well, including a collection of Elf STEM Challenges , which have entertained us for hours!

Remember to check out our FREE  Christmas Science Ebook ,   which contains 12 printable Christmas-themed experiments and our fantastic  DIY science kit ideas !

We also have a science advent calendar to help you count down to Christmas.

Christmas Science Experiments

Christmas science in the kitchen, spiced apple cider stem challenge.

Learn about filtering with our gorgeous apple cider recipe . This is also a great activity for thinking about the different smells and tastes of Christmas.

Minty Melting Leaves

We had lots of fun making mint flavoured chocolate leaves while learning about changes of state at the same time.

Chocolate is melted and painted on mint leaves, where it returns to a solid.

Festive Hot Chocolate

Try a hot chocolate science experiment. We usually make two or three different temperature hot chocolate drinks and place marshmallows on top to investigate where they melt the fasted.

Gingerbread House Festive STEM Challenge

Design and build a gingerbread house or lots of small gingerbread houses and test how strong they are.

Children can experiment with different sticky materials and design sizes and shapes.

Build a Marshmallow Snowman

Test different thicknesses of icing sugar and create marshmallow snowmen as part of a fun and festive design and technology STEM challenge.

Princess Pinky Girl has a brilliant bowl made from peppermint sweets which is another great way to learn about changes of state.

How about some   yummy peppermint creams ? These would be great as little gifts for friends.

We also made a Christmas peppermint lolly by growing sugar crystals . This is a bit messy and sticky, but if you can get it to work, the end result looks and tastes great.

Try to  dissolve a candy cane using different liquids. We used hot and cold water and vinegar.

Christmas Chemistry Experiments

Fizzy elf lab.

A  fizzy elf lab  is ALWAYS fun! I usually put baking soda, dish soap ( washing up liquid ), red or green food colouring and water in a test tube. Then the children add the vinegar and watch the mixture fizz and flow out of the test tube.

A fizzing Christmas tree or gingerbread man is another festive baking soda activity idea. We made ours using the same method as these fizzing rocks .

Our Grinch slime is prefect for little scientists. Squish it, pull it and squeeze it!

In the playroom

Make jumping snowmen or Christmas trees using static electricity .

Design and build a Christmas themed magnet or marble maze.

Festive shadow puppets are a brilliant and simple craft and science activity. We made ours Christmas tree shaped, but an elf shape, Santa or reindeer also work well.

Learn about  magnetism  with a magnetic Christmas tree or  Olaf .

Design a pulley to help the elves lift a heavy load. This a brilliant design and technology Christmas activity.

How about a Christmas themed cartesian diver ? When the bottle is squeezed, the elf drops and rises as the pressure is released.

Christmas Craft Creations

These tinkering trees are adorable from Left Brain Craft Brain.

How about making some symmetrical Christmas trees?

This magnetic present trail was also fun. We put paper clips inside a matchbox and wrapped it up before using the magnet wand to move the present around the board. A giant version of this would be great fun, too.

Make a Christmas themed optical illusion . This activity now comes with a FREE printable template to make it as easy as possible.

Christmas Activities Outside

Ice ornaments.

Red Ted Art has some wonderful ice ornaments . One idea for investigating these is to leave them outdoors and observe how they change with the weather.

Make Frost with Ice and Salt

Make your own frost ( you can do this inside ) using the power of ice and salt. We made our frosty tin can look like a snowman, but you can theme yours however you want.

Explore pine trees with this fun activity from Inspiration Laboratories.

Find out how to work out how tall your Christmas Tree is without measuring it.

Christmas STEM Challenges

Build and test Christmas themed boats to investigate whether they sink or float.

Investigate to find the strongest paper chain materials .

We’ve also got a great collection of Santa STEM Challenges , including helping Santa find the North Star, catapult presents up a tree and fixing broken toys.

For younger children

For younger children, a Christmas sensory box  is a lovely idea.

Practice fine motor skills by rescuing the elf’s jingle bells from the snow.

Investigate sinking and floating with Christmas decorations.

Sparkly ic e is a lovely sensory science idea. Let it melt a little before playing, as cold ice can be sticky.

How about a game of match the Christmas smell to the Christmas spice using play dough?

Christmas Gifts and Cards

We love this walk through a holiday card trick from Babble Dabble Do.

Use transpiration to make a teacher or family member a gift of lovely  Christmas flowers  coloured red or green .

Or, how about making a fun science kit as a gift for a curious child?

We’ve also got a selection of great Christmas Gift Ideas  and STEM Stocking filler ideas if you’re looking for more traditional gifts.

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50 + Christmas Science Experiments (Fun, Learning & Creativity)

• December 10, 2020
• Christmas , Science Experiments

Christmas is around the corner and we are all excited to receive this festival with loads of fun.

Why not we make it different and allow kids to have fun too? Yes, they always have fun, but this time we will try making them happy and provide them with education too.

During Christmas vacation will any kid agree to study? Obviously no! Then what am I referring to education here? It is about playing with them and allowing them to have all fun under the sky but with some science experiments.

Are you wondering how to go about it? Don’t worry; just read this roundup post where we have listed 50. You read it right it is FIFTY Christmas science experiments.

Christmas Science Experiments

We will provide you with the links and brief intro about each experiment and find a detailed explanation on the link. You can have a unique Christmas fun with kids this year.

DIY Crystal Snowflake

Another DIY Crystal Christmas Ornament activity you should try with kids.

Learn to Calculate Time using Christmas Timer

Here is a fun way to learn to calculate time. Can be played by 2 or more kids. Free printable included.

Christmas Magnet Tree Maze

Perfect STEAM activity for your kids to understand magnetism and play with magnets. This can also be used as a sensory activity for toddlers to increase their fine motor skills.

Christmas Crystal Candy Cane

Yet another crystal ornament to jewel your Christmas Tree . Simple Borax experiment to make crystal candy canes.

Reindeer in Raft

Let us help comet find Santa by making a raft to cross the river. You can have fun with kids making a small raft with things lying at home in your countertop.

Make a raft and also test if floats in water. Add weight and check how far it floats and what weight it withstands.

Christmas Tree Bubble Wand

Awesome bubble science activity to show why and how bubbles always remain in sphere shape.

Kids turned to chromatographer

Chromatography is a tough word to spell and pronounce. But it does not mean it is tough forever. Start with making a Christmas tree chromatography with kids. Trust me it is loads of fun and fun only.

Decorate the Christmas tree with these Crystal Ornaments

Kids can now make ornaments at home that are sparkling to hang them on the Christmas tree. They will feel glad to become a smith for some time and you can feel glad to teach the science and reaction of borax at the same time. Science and stuff, two in one!

Magic of magnets with jingle bells

Does Christmas pass by without jingle bells? Kids feel excited to hear the jingle bell sound. This time we will give them additional fun by letting them play with magnets and bells.

Let them see how a magnet attracts the bells. Teach them magnetic science while playing. A huge concept in no time is taught to your kids with this simple experiment.

Snow now on Christmas trees

Christmas gives us double happiness, one the festival itself and another one is the snow and the cold weather. Let us demonstrate how snow is formed on the Christmas tree with this easy experiment at home.

Optical illusion activities to activate the kid’s sensory organs

Explore 5 senses with kids during Christmas playing these sensory optical illusion activities. Treat for eyes with optical magic. There are actually 5 activities to challenge your kid’s optical senses. Have fun and don’t forget to provide science education behind this activity.

Lightbox Christmas science

Have a colorful Christmas with kids this time by exploring this lightbox experiment. Yes, lights with color. Your kids can help you do this. Always involve them in the arrangement so that they will feel excited and you can teach them science spending time together.

Christmas trees grow – Fun math

Addition and subtraction form the basis of math. Christmas tree forms the basis of Christmas. We are here connecting both to make Christmas loaded with fun and math. Teach addition subtraction with this Christmas farm math activity.

Candy canes and kids

Candy Canes Experiment : Science property is back again. How do they dissolve? Why they dissolve and what rate they dissolve in different liquids. You can answer all these questions to kids with this experiment. Property of liquid is taught at ease with this fun Christmas science.

Key chain with jingle bell

Making a key chain as a gift to Christmas will make kids fly in the sky. They can learn to connect beads and make a key chain that makes a cute sound of a jingle bell. Kids will understand the science of sound made by the bell. When does the sound increase and how to achieve the same is taught in this fun activity?

Grow the fiction character Grinch’s heart grow

Kids love Grinch, the amazing and funny fictional character. Do you know what? Now, you can help kids create the heart of this Grinch and also make them grow.

Magic with ice and snow – It’s all about melting

We all know that ice melts and snows too. During Christmas most of the country has snowfall and kids feel bored to be at home.

But, with this experiment, we wanted to add cheer to their gloomy mood. Let them stay at home and check the ice, snow melting magic.

Static electricity science with balloon

We are aware that during winter even combs produce static current. But don’t feel shocked as they are harmless. Teach kids about this static electricity science using balloons when you blow them to decorate your home during Christmas.

Fake snow for real Christmas

Those of you who miss snowfall during Christmas can enjoy making this fake snow. Your kids will really have a great time. Teach them the properties of this chemical called baking soda which is of great use in many cleaning activities.

Hot chocolate for a cold Christmas

During winter having a cup of hot chocolate is indeed a great treat. At the same time, we can also involve kids in teaching them the science behind melting. Yes, that exactly is what we did with this experiment. On a cool Christmas day, we experimented with the melting of marshmallows in hot milk and water.

Water Vs Oil which is best

Let’s teach about the density of liquids using this experiment. An experiment to engage kids at home during winter. Especially on a snowy Christmas day. There is nothing called the best but has its own property which we can teach kids in a fun manner and not stuffing concepts. Festival with science feast is your theme for Christmas this year.

Grow a crystal Christmas tree

Yes, a x-mas tree is a must during Christmas and you know what? There is a science behind making the crystals grow on the tree. They look like snow which aptly fits the season. You can now make snow using some ingredients at home and in parallel teach kids the science behind it. Making the x-mas tree for the occasion with a reason.

Fizzing Christmas with a science experiment

Lights and spark are the greatness of Christmas. Sweets, Santa, and party round the corner. Let us make us fizzing sound not by opening the champagne bottle with kids but by making this science experiment. Curious to know how to make a fizzing sound? Click the link below and get going.

Chemistry class on a Christmas day

Little older kids who know about pH balance and much more can be attracted to this experiment. Let them try with the poinsettia leaves. Try using different liquids and identify their pH levels using this simple science experiment. For classic explanations and details visit the website given below. They have done is for you with detailed enlightenment.

Make your kid a milk magician this Christmas

Kids love milk and we all know that very fact. Can we convert milk to do some magic with your kids? Make your little ones a magician with their favorite milk. Look at the color transformation in milk which will take you to your childhood in no time. That is the secret of milk magic.

Smell Science

Let kids learn about their sensory organs and its time to introduce smell identification to them. This experiment is simple yet effective which allows kids to promptly distinguish between smells.

Rudolph gaming fun and physics

The red-nosed Rudolph is nice to all kids. They love this character and make them play this racing game at home. You can engage them during Christmas with this experiment and let them do it to learn little physics during their vacation.

Christmas tree drinking water?

Does tree drink water? That too a Christmas tree? Yes, it does and knowhow by doing this experiment. Teach why it does so and how to kids. Little science and more fun.

Grow your own real green grass Christmas tree

Teach the science behind sprouts and growing tree. Yes, you can do this inside home and they can creatively grow a real Christmas tree. You can tell them about plants, photosynthesis, and all science behind growing plants with this simple experiment.

Christmas peep solubility experiment

The solubility of peep in different liquids is taught using this experiment. This solubility science is done with peep and you get it in any shape. Let children note down the color, time, and shape of the peep in the liquid.

Light science for a bright Christmas

If you have preschool going kids, then you must definitely try this science experiment. It is all about light. With science and education, they can also make their own lights for decorating the Christmas tree.

Density and dancing bells

Jingle bells make kids dance and in this science experiment, you can witness dancing jingle bells. Density science is also taught in this experiment. This will make you dance too. Whole a lot of dance and fun with the jingle bells.

Erupting snowball from a jar

Do you want to teach about eruption to kids? Then you can do it with this Christmas science simple experiment. The science behind is the chemical reaction between just two ingredients. But I won’t reveal the secret and want you to check the details in the actual site and learn to erupt snow at home.

Christmas tree painting activity

Reading the heading just doesn’t think it is a usual painting. But this is a different one and you can make kids do with ice cubes. This painting is as colorful as your usual one and kids make a perfect Christmas tree. This activity is fun, chill, and informative. You can explain to them about freezing and melting properties.

Christmas tree with slime

Once again we are going to make kids do a Christmas tree. This time it is with a twist and you will love to do it yourself. Yes, the slime making session turned to a Christmas tree. Excellent Christmas time fun with fine motor skills enhanced.

Scientific Christmas tree

We all know that decorating is fun during Christmas. Kids love to ornate the x-mas tree. So this time do it with a twist. Provide them with science materials and allow them to be creative. You can teach them the science behind each material at the same time. This will become an educative Christmas vacation.

Bath bomb – The gift-giver

We all know that Santa is the surprise gift-giver during the Christmas celebration. We can provide a gift with a difference and yes provide it in the bath bomb. Hang them to decorate the Christmas tree and they will give surprise gifts to all those lucky kids.

Light the Christmas card

This activity is fun and you can make kids draw to enhance their fine motor skills and creativity. The colorful card will now become light-full as well. It is suitable for all age kids and all is required is your presence with them to teach them science about light, battery, and glow.

Jingle bells in Magna tiles

Kids can learn about colors, shapes, and arrangements from this experiment. Jingle bells will add some sound to their experiment. You can be around to tell them about math and shapes. Feed them with knowledge while they play.

Pom tree – Balancing activity

Balancing needs patience and understanding too. Children will learn this easily doing this activity. All they need is some household kinds of stuff and you can teach them this fun activity. The theme is to make some Christmas tree and that is all about for this festival season.

Pattern block challenges

We can now introduce shapes and patterns to children with these pattern cards. If the kids are a little older, then you can challenge them to make stars, Christmas trees, wreath and all other kinds of stuff using the shapes. They will learn about getting pattern blocks in place.

Santa Chute – Christmas STEM activity

Kids love the gift Santa gives. In fact, they are thrilled to know the gift right from thanksgiving time. When the time comes, make kids do some useful kinds of stuff from Santa’s gift. Yes, try this chute experiment with the pom-pom balls Santa gifted. Kids will not just have fun but will learn about angles and balancing.

Christmas Tree and Symmetry test

It is all about symmetry. We teach them symmetry from so many examples of real-time. Then I decided to build Christmas tree symmetry. Yes, they will grasp the concept with this example very quickly. They can actually make it themselves to see how it fixes. Help them to cut as they are small to handle scissors.

Exploding Santa

Santa gives surprises and no wonder this Santa himself is a shocking surprise as he grew big to explode. Its fun to hear that Santa exploded. There is indeed a science behind this fun and that’s exactly we wanted to present your kids as a gift this festival. Invite Santa home in a baggie and see him explode not able to stay in the zip-top bag.

Temperature science experiment

Just with peppermints, we can teach kids about chemical properties and temperature change. This experiment does that. Kids understand about color, taste, and properties of temperature. Being around at home and making kids learn science is really awesome. Start from this Christmas and gift them with knowledge.

Decorate this Christmas with ice ornaments

Ice science can be taught using this craftwork. Let kids feel the chill and make these ice ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree and more. Water freezing is the science behind this activity. It sounds simple but there are loads of things which you can teach from this freezing concept. Get going.

Sense the smell this Christmas

You can actually let kids feel the smell and activate their sensory skills with this experiment. They learn math and also enhance they’re fine motor ability while doing this activity. Finally, they get ready with a beautiful Christmas decoration for your sweet home.

Christmas Candy bowl with peppermint

We must join hands with the princess pinky girl to make candy bowls just out of peppermints. This is a small cooking session for the little ones. Let them learn how to make candies during this Christmas vacation.

Christmas tree with scented rice

How can we make a Christmas tree with rice? Yes, you can and here you with the scented Christmas tree rice. This experiment educates kids about coloring, sticking, and smell while making a unique rice Christmas tree.

We would love to add on to this list and please let us know when you come across any unique Christmas science experiments. Also, reach out to the links and try these experiments/activities to have fun with your prince and angels during this Christmas. Feel proud to teach them science as well.

Merry Christmas!

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25 Fun Christmas Science Experiments

We have everything you need to make the Christmas holidays amazing for your kids with the best Christmas science activities! Kids will love exploring Christmas science this year with ideas that are easy to do at home or school. Add a science experiment or two to your Christmas activities!

Christmas Science Experiments

Our Christmas science activities are fun, easy to set up, and not time-consuming. You can pick up all the materials you need during your Christmas shopping! These fantastic choices for Christmas science experiments can even be turned into a fun countdown to Christmas. You will find more about this below.

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• Hot Cocoa States of Matter
• Reindeer Mini Pack
• Christmas 5 Senses Worksheet
• Santa’s Balloon Rocket

You can set up simple Christmas activities perfect for preschoolers through elementary grades. With hands-on activities, you can introduce basic science concepts through conversation and asking simple questions.

Check out more awesome Christmas sensory bin ideas and play activities  for toddlers and preschoolers!

TRY Christmas 5 Senses Activity ⭐️

This can be as easy to set up as grabbing a tray or plate and finding some Christmas-themed materials to add to it. Good choices include jingle bells, cinnamon sticks, Christmas cookies or candy, glittery bows, and evergreen branches—anything to explore sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

Download and print the sheet below .  Kids can write about their experiences with each item or  what goes with each category. Depending on the age group, the activity can be organized in a few ways.

New! Reindeer Toothpaste

Reindeer toothpaste is a fun and festive chemical reaction experiment demonstrating hydrogen peroxide’s rapid decomposition, creating a foamy eruption perfect for holiday-themed science!

New! Christmas Bioplastics Ornaments

Create festive bioplastic ornament s by mixing renewable materials like cornstarch and vinegar, exploring the science of polymer formation and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics.

Fizzing Christmas Trees

Christmas science with fizzing Christmas trees. We put a bit of spin on the classic baking soda and vinegar science activity! Watch the video and check out the directions.

Crystal Candy Canes

Turn chemistry into a Christmas tree ornament when you learn about solutions, mixtures, and growing crystals. These look beautiful hanging on the tree and are sturdy. We have kept ours for several years now!

Dissolving Candy Canes

This is an easy Christmas science experiment to set up with the kids and offers room for exploration as you test different liquids or different temperatures of water. What about even testing different colored candy canes?

Candy Cane Fluffy Slime

Although we have a whole collection of Christmas slime recipes to choose from, I have highlighted a few in this Christmas science list as well. Slime is science and does fit into the NGSS science standards especially for states of matter.

More Christmas Slime Recipes

We make Christmas slime in so many fun ways that it may be hard to choose which one to try first! From fluffy to glittery and gingerbread scented to Santa themed….

Christmas Skittles Experiment

This easy Christmas science lab is a colorful example of water stratification, and kids will love the fascinating candy science! This candy science experiment uses a classic candy, Skittles in fun Christmas colors.

Crystal Gingerbread Man Ornaments

These are very similar to our crystal candy canes above and perfect if you have a favorite gingerbread man theme book you want to pair with a science activity too.

Fizzing Gingerbread Man Experiment

Baking is all about chemistry and is perfect for Christmas science. Although we aren’t baking cookies here, we are testing out an alternative to baking soda and vinegar reactions. Ever wonder how cookies get their lift?

Gingerbread Man Salt Crystal Ornaments

Another fun way to grow crystals is with salt! This is perfect for the youngest scientists because all you need is salt and water. These will take longer to form then the borax crystal ideas above, but it’s a terrific process just the same.

Scented Christmas Slime

Another favorite slime recipe for the holiday season because of it’s incredible smell! Of course you can mix it up with pumpkin pie spice or just plain cinnamon .

Dissolving Gingerbread Man Cookies

Another fun Christmas science activity, dissolving gingerbread man cookies to pair with a favorite Christmas book!

Christmas Catapult

Building a simple catapult is a great way to explore physics through play! Newton’s laws of motion pair nicely with this homemade STEM activity for Christmas.

Melting Santa’s Frozen Hands

The kids are always amazed by this one, and it’s really easy to set up! Help melt Santa’s frozen hands with simple science.

Magnetic Ornaments

Explore the power of magnetism with Christmas ornaments and magnetic and non-magnetic objects. Have the kids guess yes or no, and test their answers!

Jumping Tinsel

Explore static electricity with a balloon and tinsel for an easy Christmas theme science experiment.

Erupting Volcano Christmas Ornaments

One of the must fun Christmas science activities to date! Watching these ornaments erupt is always a blast. This is classic baking soda and vinegar with a Christmas twist.

Christmas Science with Mini Eruptions

It’s another easy version of a classic science activity. Set up a baking soda and vinegar reaction in mini cups with plenty of Christmas glitter.

Santa’s Magic Milk

The kids love this classic science experiment because of the amazing results! We know Santa is sure to have magic milk during the holidays.

Magnetic Wreathe Ornament

It’s a science and craft activity all in one, especially if you have a reluctant crafter!

Peppermint Oobleck

Young kids love this Christmas science activity with peppermints or candy canes! A great kitchen science experiment using only 2 basic ingredients plus the peppermints and candy canes of course!

Bending Candy Canes

Science or magic? Turn your candy cane into a circle without it breaking.

Grinch Slime

Do you love the Grinch? You can help the Grinch grow his heart with our homemade slime. Plus, the confetti hearts are fun!

Hot Chocolate Science ⭐️

Explore states of matter with this fun hot cocoa and marshmallows activity.

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Santa’s Balloon Rocket ⭐️

3-2-1 blast off! What happens when you use a balloon to power Santa’s sleigh? Will he make his rounds in time, or will he fall flat? Not only is this science activity awesome and fun, but it also explores physics and the laws of motion!

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Science christmas ornaments.

If you want an alternative to the usual Christmas crafts, try making these cool scientific decorations for kids.

Christmas STEM Activities

With these Christmas STEM ideas, you can build a sleigh for Santa, explore math with candy, make gingerbread house tessellations, and more. We have included ideas for science, technology, engineering, and math with simple materials.

LEGO Advent Calendar

Make your own or grab our free printable LEGO Christmas calendar to use this year.

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• Try a Santa’s Letter airplane challenge  or take the gingerbread house-building challenge! 
• Explore the five senses  with a specially designed Santa’s Lab pack.
• Try a mini nature study  with your favorite type of Christmas tree.
• Try your hand at building shapes  with gumdrop structure challenge cards or build shapes with jingle bells. Or try the Christmas-themed paper chain challenge!
• Christmas Screen-free Coding activities  include algorithm games, binary code ornaments, and more!
• Explore 6+ Christmas Art Projects  with famous artist-inspired activities that combine art history, process art techniques, and more with simple to-do ideas. 

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Christmas tree slime…just the name alone makes me want to try this one!

These ideas are so much fun! Now to decide which one to try first! 🙂

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Can you use anything in place of the Borax? I work in a elementary autism room and some of our students are very oral. They put their hands in their mouths quite often. I would love to make the crystal ornaments with them.

Check out our salt crystal activities instead. You could make paper candy cane cutouts. These will at least be taste-safe. https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/growing-salt-crystal-hearts-valentines-day/

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30 Christmas Science Experiments & STEM Activities

By: Author Jacquie Fisher

Posted on Published: December 14, 2020

Categories Kids Activities & Crafts , Science Experiments

Inspire some holiday learning with these awesome Christmas science experiments & STEM activities!

Christmas is my favorite time of year!  Time to relax with family, enjoy some Christmas games & even squeeze in some holiday learning too. We love adding a twist to traditional science activities — like this easy Holiday Sink and Float experiment !

Today we have a great list of Christmas-themed science experiments & STEM activities that are perfect for some holiday learning at home or in the classroom. 

30 Christmas Science Experiments & STEM Activities

For kids from preschool through middle school, this list has something for all ages with these holiday-themed science experiments & Christmas STEM activities.

There are so many beautiful materials and great opportunities to incorporate an easy science experiment or STEM activity at this time of the year! Use holiday materials such as ribbon, wrapping paper, jingle bells and all things red and green to encourage young minds to explore the worlds of science, engineering, and math. 

These are perfect activities to add to your Advent Countdown or use as part of the 12 Days of Christmas Activities to keep the kids busy & thinking over winter break.

In addition to the awesome experiments, we’re also including affiliate links to some of our favorite science resources too ( psst … they make great hoiday gifts & stocking stuffer ideas! 😉

If you have kids who love experimenting, here are a few outstanding books that would be perfect to put under the tree this year!

Science! (Knowledge Encyclopeidias) is an awesome resource for kids!

Christmas Science Experiments

Think chemistry, physics and more with these fun science experiments that are easy to set up and have a holiday theme!

Holiday Sink or Float Experiment {w/free printable} || Edventures with Kids

Can You Make Santa’s Sleigh Fly?!! science experiment {w/free printable} || Edventures with Kids

Science Experiment: Bend Your Candy Cane || Preschool Powol Packets

Create Your own Snow Kit!

Explore science & sensory with The Amazing Scents of Christmas Activity || Edventures with Kids

Grow your own crystal Christmas Tree

OR use this kit (and learn some plant biology) to grow your own LIVE Christmas tree !

Dancing Jingle Bells Christmas Science || Modern Preschool

Try a holiday STEAM project: Melted Crayon Christmas Tree || Edventures with Kids

Dripping Goo Fine Motor Activity || Parenting From The Heart

Bath Bomb Christmas Ornaments with Surprise Inside || Adventure in a Box

Preschool Christmas STEM Experiments with Play Dough || Schooling A Monkey

And explore the states of water with this Winter Ice Wreath project || Edventures with Kids

Christmas STEM Activities

Just in case you’re not familiar with the term, STEM refers to activities that involve a combination of science, technology, engineering and math.  Some also like to call them STEAM activities – the A representing Art (which we’ve also incorporated into out list.

Below you’ll find some awesome Christmas-themed STEM projects and challenges that are fun to try at home or in the classroom with preschool, elementary and middle school ages!

Holiday Online & Tech Learning Activities

Online learning ideas and technology activities with a Christmas theme!

14 Online Christmas Games & Activities || Edventures with Kids

25 Free Online Holiday Books for Kids || Edventures with Kids

Circuit-Tree ~ A STEAM Powered Activity for the Holidays || STEAM Powered Family

DIY Light-Up Christmas Cards || Mama Smiles

Christmas Engineering Challenges

Holiday building is the best – create something while learning about engineering principles!

Engineering Challenge: Build a Gingerbread House || Edventures with Kids

Christmas Science with Magnatiles & Jingle Bells || And Next Comes L

Christmas Activity – Balancing Pom-Pom Tree || JDaniel’4’s Mom

Use holiday colors to build all types of cool stuff with the Gravity Maze Marble Run

Invitation to Build: Gumdrop Christmas Trees || Left Brain Craft Brain

Santa Chute Christmas STEM for Little Learners || Mrs. Jones’s Creation Station

Ice Ornaments || Red Ted Art

Jingle Bells Coupling Chain for Wooden Trains || Play Trains

Christmas Engineering Activity for Kids || Fun A Day

Christmas Egg Drop Project || Lemon Lime Adventures

Christmas-y Math Activities

Counting, graphs, patterns and more!

Gingerbread Math Scavenger Hunt || Edventures with Kids

Holiday Graph Art (great classroom math activity!)

Christmas Tree Hundred Chart Art || Living Montessori Now

Christmas Lights Pony Bead Counting Sticks || The Preschool Toolbox

Ornament Sorting || Busy Toddler

Symmetry Christmas Tree Art Project for Kids || Buggy and Buddy

and if you know a math lover, try The Math Inspector & the Case of the Christmas Caper story for a fun challenge!

More Christmas Activities:

40 Totally Useful Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers to Teens

Christmas Around the World Map Challenge (free printable!)

Christmas Charades & Pictionary Games {w/printable cards!}

10 Exciting Christmas Science Experiments for Kids - STEM Fun and Learning!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate the holiday season than with festive Christmas science experiments!

MEL Science

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate the holiday season than with festive Christmas science experiments! Combining the magic of Christmas with the wonder of science, these activities are perfect for kids who love science experiments and holiday cheer. From chemistry to physics, biology to engineering, these experiments offer hands-on learning and fun for the whole family. Get ready to deck the halls with science!

Key Takeaways

• Experience the festive fun of Christmas science with 10 exciting experiments for kids!
• Explore chemistry, physics, biology and engineering concepts while having a blast this holiday season.
• Try out MEL Science’s educational activities to have an unforgettable experience at home.

Festive Chemistry Experiments

Christmas offers a great opportunity to explore the world of chemistry and uncover the joyous reactions associated with the season. With festive Christmas science experiments, kids can experience the thrill of chemical reactions while creating holiday-themed projects, including engaging Christmas science projects. For those who love science experiments, these Christmas science activities, such as a candy cane color-changing science experiment and fizzy holiday ornaments, provide endless opportunities for hands-on learning and fun.

Prepare to channel your inner scientist and create lasting holiday memories!

Peppermint Oobleck

One of our favorite Christmas science experiments is the Peppermint Oobleck. This activity teaches kids about non-Newtonian fluids using cornstarch, water, and peppermint extract. A non-Newtonian fluid doesn’t follow Newton’s law of viscosity, meaning its viscosity changes depending on the applied force. Oobleck, a mixture of cornstarch and water, demonstrates this property by behaving like a liquid when gentle pressure is applied and becoming solid when a strong force is applied, such as squeezing or hitting it.

To create your Peppermint Oobleck, combine 2 parts cornstarch with 1 part water and adjust the ratio to achieve the desired consistency. Add peppermint extract for fragrance based on personal preference. You’ll need a mixing bowl, a cake or brownie pan, corn starch, warm water, peppermint candies, and easy-grip tweezers to conduct the experiment.

The inclusion of peppermint extract stimulates multiple senses, rendering this activity both engaging and memorable for children.

Fizzy Holiday Ornaments

Fizzy Holiday Ornaments is another delightful Christmas science activity that explores acid-base reactions using baking soda, vinegar, and festive molds. The chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar produces carbon dioxide gas, water, and sodium acetate, with bubbles forming as evidence of the gas being produced.

To make your Fizzy Holiday Ornaments, choose exciting festive molds, such as novelty ice cube trays with tree or star shapes, Christmas cookie cutters, or silicone molds with Christmas-themed designs like angels or ornaments. This activity helps kids develop fine motor skills and color recognition while demonstrating a fascinating chemical reaction and allowing them to create their own unique Christmas tree ornaments or holiday decorations. You can even find a free printable template online to help with creating the ornaments.

Colorful Candy Cane Reactions

The Colorful Candy Cane Reactions experiment investigates how candy canes dissolve and change colors in different liquids, such as salt solution, sugar solution, and plain water. Temperature plays a significant role in this process, as the warmer the water, the faster the candy cane dissolves and releases its color.

When a candy cane is placed in warm water, its sugar coating dissolves, allowing the color to spread into the water. This captivating experiment allows kids to explore the fascinating world of chemical reactions and color mixing, providing a fun and educational experience during the holiday season.

Enchanting Physics Activities

Experience the magic of Christmas through engaging physics activities that delve into the forces and wonders of nature. From Santa’s Balloon-Powered Sleigh demonstrating Newton’s Third Law of Motion to the Jingle Bell Magnet Maze teaching kids about magnetism and problem-solving, these activities provide engaging hands-on learning experiences for kids during the holiday season.

Explore these intriguing physics activities to uncover the scientific principles behind many beloved seasonal traditions.

Santa's Balloon-Powered Sleigh

Santa’s Balloon-Powered Sleigh activity demonstrates Newton’s Third Law of Motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. To create a balloon-powered sleigh, you’ll need:

• a long piece of kite string
• a plastic straw
• a lightweight cardboard box
• scissors or a box cutter
• a box of plastic drinking straws
• decorations (optional)

This exhilarating activity imparts key scientific principles to kids, including:

• Newton’s Third Law of Motion
• Jet propulsion
• Air resistance

By launching their very own balloon-powered sleigh, kids can explore the relationship between force and motion while having a blast during the holiday season.

Jingle Bell Magnet Maze

The Jingle Bell Magnet Maze is a captivating activity that teaches kids about magnetism and problem-solving with a festive twist. To create the maze, you’ll need:

• Thick cardboard or a paper plate
• A magnet wand
• A metal paperclip

By navigating the maze with the magnet wand, kids can learn about the force of magnetism and how it interacts with various materials.

This activity encourages kids to think critically and develop problem-solving skills as they figure out how to maneuver the magnet and move the paperclip through the maze. The Jingle Bell Magnet Maze is a fantastic way to engage kids in STEM activities while celebrating the magic of Christmas.

Snowball Catapults

Snowball Catapults is a simple yet exciting homemade STEM activity that explores physics through play. By creating catapults using materials like popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon, kids can learn about the physics of projectile motion while launching soft projectiles, such as marshmallows.

To create a snowball catapult, follow these steps:

• Gather the necessary materials.
• Build the catapult according to the instructions.
• Once completed, load a small marshmallow onto the spoon.
• Hold the base firmly.
• Pull down on the spoon to create tension.
• Release the spoon to launch the marshmallow.

This activity encourages kids to observe and analyze the trajectory of the marshmallow in a fun way, helping them understand the principles of force, motion, and gravity while having a blast during the holiday season.

Biology and Nature Explorations

Honor the beauty of nature this Christmas by engaging in biology-themed activities that explore the marvels of the natural world. From growing crystal snowflakes to learning about the water absorption properties of Christmas trees, these engaging activities allow kids to connect with nature and discover the science behind the season’s most iconic symbols.

Embark on an exploration of the intriguing world of biology and nature, unraveling the mysteries that lend Christmas its magical charm.

Growing Crystal Snowflakes

The Growing Crystal Snowflakes experiment teaches kids about crystal formation using borax, water, and pipe cleaners. By creating a supersaturated solution of borax and water and forming pipe cleaners into snowflake shapes, kids can immerse the snowflake shapes into the solution and watch as crystals begin to form and build on them as the water evaporates.

To create your own crystal snowflakes, follow the instructions provided in the knowledge base, and enjoy the mesmerizing process of crystal formation. The Growing Crystal Snowflakes experiment allows kids to learn about the science behind crystals while creating beautiful, unique decorations for the holiday season.

Christmas Tree Water Absorption

The Christmas Tree Water Absorption activity investigates how much water a Christmas tree needs to stay fresh and healthy. By monitoring the water level in the tree stand, kids can learn about the principles of capillary action and absorption, and discover the ideal water level for maintaining a healthy, vibrant tree throughout the holiday season.

The ideal water level for a Christmas tree’s health and longevity is to keep at least two inches of the trunk submerged in plain, clean water at all times. This fun and educational activity provides valuable insights into the natural processes that keep Christmas trees looking fantastic throughout the holiday season.

Ice Ornaments with Berries

Ice Ornaments with Berries is a delightful experiment that explores the freezing and melting process while creating beautiful outdoor decorations. By combining water, berries, and other natural materials in decorative molds and freezing them, kids can create stunning ice ornaments that add a touch of festive charm to outdoor spaces.

Hang the finished ice ornaments on trees or shrubs, place them in a decorative bowl or tray, or string them together to create a garland. This charming activity allows kids to learn about the science behind freezing and melting while crafting unique and captivating decorations for the holiday season.

Engaging Engineering Challenges

Encourage your child’s innate engineering skills with compelling challenges that foster creativity and problem-solving during the holiday season. From building gumdrop structures to designing festive bridges, these activities encourage kids to think critically and apply their knowledge of structural engineering, electrical circuits, and more.

Take a closer look at these intriguing challenges, aiding kids in developing vital skills while thoroughly enjoying the Christmas season.

Gumdrop Structures

The Gumdrop Structures activity is an enticing engineering challenge that encourages kids to build creative structures using gumdrops and toothpicks. By connecting gumdrops and toothpicks, kids can experiment with various arrangements and configurations to understand how the placement and arrangement of the materials affect the overall strength and stability of the structure.

This hands-on activity helps kids learn about:

• Engineering and design
• Forces and stability
• Materials and properties
• Problem-solving skills

By constructing their own gumdrop structures, kids can discover the exciting world of engineering while having a fantastic time during the holiday season.

Christmas Light Circuits

The Christmas Light Circuits experiment teaches kids about electrical circuits using holiday lights and batteries. In this activity, kids can explore series and parallel circuits, learning how they differ in the way they power and illuminate the lights.

To create your own Christmas Light Circuits, gather the necessary materials and follow the instructions provided in the knowledge base. This delightful experiment allows kids to learn about the science behind electrical circuits while engaging in a festive activity that brightens up the holiday season.

Festive Bridge Building

The Festive Bridge Building challenge inspires kids to construct sturdy bridges using candy canes, marshmallows, and other festive materials. By using these materials as building blocks, kids can create various bridge designs and test their strength and stability.

This activity encourages kids to think critically and develop problem-solving skills as they experiment with different bridge designs and materials. With a touch of holiday spirit, the Festive Bridge Building challenge is an excellent way for kids to explore engineering concepts while having a wonderful time during the Christmas season.

Sensory Science Activities

Add an extra dash of magic to the holiday season with sensory science activities that stimulate kids’ senses and ignite their curiosity. From the delightful aroma of the Christmas Scent Guessing Game to the mesmerizing visuals of the Snowstorm in a Jar, these activities provide a unique and enchanting learning experience for kids.

Delve into these sensory delights, crafting unforgettable memories this Christmas – it’s so much fun!

Christmas Scent Guessing Game

The Christmas Scent Guessing Game encourages kids to use their sense of smell to identify various holiday scents. By blindfolding the kids and having them smell each scent one at a time, you can create a fun and engaging game that tests their olfactory abilities.

To conduct the scent guessing game, follow these steps:

• Choose familiar scents that kids are already familiar with.
• Place the scents in containers or jars.
• Have the kids guess what each scent is. This activity helps kids develop their sense of smell while engaging in a festive game that’s perfect for the holiday season.

Snowstorm in a Jar

The Snowstorm in a Jar activity visually demonstrates a snowstorm using oil, water, and glitter. By combining these materials in a jar and shaking it vigorously, kids can create a captivating snowstorm effect that’s both educational and mesmerizing.

To create your Snowstorm in a Jar, follow the instructions provided in the knowledge base and enjoy the fascinating process of creating a snowstorm inside a jar. This activity allows kids to learn about weather, density, and solubility while creating an eye-catching display that’s perfect for the holiday season.

Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Experiment

The Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Experiment explores the dissolving process of marshmallows in hot chocolate and the effects of temperature on the process. When marshmallows are placed in hot chocolate, they dissolve rather than melt due to their sugar content, which is water-soluble.

This delicious experiment allows kids to learn about hot chocolate science by exploring the dissolving process while enjoying a warm cup of hot chocolate. By observing the marshmallows as they dissolve, kids can gain a better understanding of the role temperature plays in the process and enjoy a tasty treat during the holiday season.

Best science experiments at home from MEL Science

For a wider selection of captivating and educational science experiments for kids, consider the offerings from MEL Science . With a variety of age-appropriate activities for kids aged 5 and up, MEL Science provides top-rated home science experiments that are both fun and informative.

From mini baking soda rockets to Skittles experiments, MEL Science offers a wealth of inspiration to ignite your child’s love for science during the holiday season and beyond.

Each experiment from MEL Science is designed to be engaging, stimulating, and educational. The kits come with all the necessary materials and step-by-step instructions, making it easy for kids to conduct the experiments at home.

In addition to the physical kits, MEL Science also offers virtual reality (VR) experiences and interactive lessons on their mobile app, allowing kids to explore science in an immersive and innovative way. The VR experiences and interactive lessons complement the physical experiments, providing a comprehensive and enriching science learning experience.

For those who are searching for the perfect gift for a science enthusiast, MEL Science has got you covered. They offer a wide range of science kits and activities that are sure to delight and engage any curious mind. Visit their blog post on Discover the Perfect Gifts for Science Lovers: Top Picks for Every Age to find a gift that's both educational and fun, and that could spark a lifelong love for science.

In conclusion, festive Christmas science experiments provide a unique opportunity to combine the magic of the holiday season with the wonder of science. From chemistry to physics, biology to engineering, and sensory activities, these experiments offer hands-on learning experiences for kids of all ages. By engaging in these fun and educational activities, kids can develop essential skills, ignite their curiosity, and create lasting memories during the most wonderful time of the year. So go ahead, deck the halls with science, and let the holiday experiments begin!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you dissolve candy canes.

Dissolving candy canes is easy - simply add them to a cup of cold or warm water, and observe the molecules being attracted to each other. You'll see the candy cane dissolve in the water, with the one in the warm water disappearing much more quickly!

What are scientific experiments examples?

Look no further for some fun scientific experiments to try at home! From the Rainbow Milk Experiment to the Marshmallow Toothpick Tower, there's something here for everyone. Get your lab coats ready and let the science begin!

What age group are these festive Christmas science experiments suitable for?

These festive Christmas science experiments are perfect for kids of all ages - great for the whole family to join in and make some magical memories!

Do I need any special equipment or materials for these experiments?

No special equipment or materials are necessary for these experiments - just common household items, so you can get started right away!

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