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Christmas Science Experiments for Kids

December 5, 2018 By Terri Thompson

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You can learn and have fun this holiday season with these fun Christmas science experiments for kids.

These ideas are fun for kids of all ages and will teach them some fun science concepts. Explore physics, chemistry, and more.

You can grow crystals to make pretty ornaments for your tree. Or try a little chemistry while you enjoy a warm cup of cocoa.

Learn and have fun this holiday season with these fun Christmas science experiments for kids. Try new ideas or fun twists on classic experiments.

Check out the fun ideas below, grab some supplies, and have fun learning!

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Christmas Science Activities

Learn and have fun with these Christmas science experiments for kids.

Grow the Grinch's Heart Science Experiment

Can you make the Grinch's heart grow? You can with this fun twist on a classic science experiment.

Hot Chocolate Science Experiment

Experiment with temperature when you try this fun science experiment based on a favorite Christmas drink.

Dissolving Candy Canes Science

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Experiment with dissolving candy canes in different liquids with this fun science project.

Christmas Magic Milk Science Experiment

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Try a Christmas version of the classic magic milk experiment.

Reindeer and Snowman Lava Lamps

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Make fun Christmas lava lamps with this fun science project.

The Amazing Scents of Christmas: A Sensory Activity for Kids

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Explore your sense of smell with this fun sensory activity.

Gingerbread Man Salt Crystals Science Activity

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Grow salt crystals and make a fun gingerbread man Christmas ornament at the same time.

Crystallized Icicle Ornaments with Borax

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Experiment with Borax crystals to make these fun icicle ornaments.

Magnetic Ornaments Christmas Science Activity

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Explore magnets with this fun Christmas science activity.

Rudolph Races Christmas Games

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Explore physics with some fun Rudolph races.

Science Experiment: Bend Your Candy Cane!!

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Can you bend a candy cane? Try this fun Christmas science experiment to find out.

Christmas Science: How Much Water Does a Christmas Tree Drink?

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Experiment and observe to find out how much water a Christmas tree drinks.

Grow your own Christmas tree sponge

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Grow your own Christmas tree on a sponge with this fun activity.

Static Electricity for Kids: Magic Clinging Tinsel Bow

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Explore static electricity with this fun magic clinging tinsel bow activity.

Christmas Science: An Oil and Water Experiment

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Try a Christmas version of the classic oil and water experiment.

Which of these fun Christmas science experiments are you going to try with your kids?

Learn and have fun this holiday season with these fun Christmas science experiments for kids. Try new ideas or fun twists on classic experiments.

More fun science activities to try:

Fun Popcorn Science Experiments for Kids

Hockey Science Experiment

Jack Be Nimble Science Experiment

Fun Winter STEM Projects for Kids

Learn and have fun this holiday season with these fun Christmas science experiments for kids. Try new ideas or fun twists on classic experiments.

My must-have resources for science fun:

If you love to have science and STEM projects on hand, but don’t always have time to prep, why not give a subscription box a chance. I love Green Kid Crafts for this reason. The boxes are packed full of projects that are fun and inviting. You can choose to get a subscription or a one-off box based off of a specific theme.

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Terri Thompson

Terri is a writer and mom of two elementary-aged girls. She has a passion for learning and is always looking for ways to make learning fun. You can find her here writing about fun learning activities, art, craft, and family fun ideas.

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