You may have fancy candy bowls in the house made out of glass or crystal. But I bet you don’t have one that is made out of peppermint candy! That’s right, for this fun Christmas science experiment, we are going to melt peppermint to make an adorable candy bowl to hold other candies in your …
Making alphabet coding ornaments is a great way for kids to learn the basics of coding without being in front of a computer. This coding activity will teach your kids the binary alphabet. Plus, the ornaments make a great homemade gift! What does coding have to do with Christmas ornaments? Using different colored beads, your …
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Candy canes are not only great to eat, but they are also fun to use as part of a winter STEM activity! Your kids will learn what liquid dissolves this holiday sweets the fastest in this dissolving candy canes experiment. We are having so much fun with candy canes this holiday season! First, we did …
Do your kids like eating candy canes? We always have an abundance of candy canes during the holidays because they are a popular item to attach to Christmas cards. So instead of eating them all, we are going to put them to good use in a fun science experiment! This magic bending candy cane experiment …
Santa is coming soon and the big man is expecting some yummy milk and cookies upon arrival. But what type of cookie should we leave Santa? Traditionally, kids tend to leave chocolate chip cookies for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. But is that really the best cookies to eat with gloved hands? What happens if …
How do you have a snowball fight when there is no snow? You build a “snowball” launcher and send the snowballs flying! Plus, your kids get to stay in the warmth inside instead of freezing outdoors with this fun activity. With this quick and easy snowman snowball shooter that takes minutes to put together, your …
Have you tried the magic melting Skittles experiment? It’s so easy to set up and the results are just incredible. The kids loved it so much that we are doing one for every holiday! We did a Halloween version with orange and green Skittles. Now, we are going to use red and green Skittles for …
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Using a simple catapult design made out of popsicle sticks and a plastic spoon, your kids can determine who will win a snowball fight if one uses marshmallows and the other cotton balls. Let the fun begin! When you think of winter, what is the first thing that pops into your head? White, fluffy snow! …
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Whether you prefer it as round peppermint candies or candy canes, the taste of sweet peppermint candies is a must for the holidays. While you are enjoying the treat with your kids, why not jump into an easy dissolving peppermint candy science experiment? With minimal prep, you can take your kids through the scientific method …
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The holiday season is almost upon us, and how can we celebrate without tackling some winter LEGO challenges? The LEGO Christmas tree is an easy one to start with, and the kids will be thrilled to get in the spirit with their favorite toy. Just like all the LEGO STEM challenges, the beauty of any …