When the holidays arrive, it's so tempting to completely put school aside...but one does not preclude the other! Here are some fun ways to include science in your Christmas school...
Science-y Snowflakes

You'll need:
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Put a holiday twist on the volcano with this peppermint blast! This one is perfect for including younger siblings.
- Borax
- Glass jar
- Water
- String
- Pipe Cleaners
- Scissors
- Pencils
Directions:
- Create snowflakes from the pipe cleaners. (Make them smaller than the mouth of your jar!)
- Mix borax and boiling water. Water should be slightly cloudy. Pour mixture into jars. Leave an inch or two of head space.
- Using string, suspend snowflakes into borax solution. Set jars aside and wait two to three days for crystals to grow. (They could grow quicker, but maximum effect will take a couple of days.)
Handmade Plastic Ornaments
This is a fun way to use up milk that is past its expiration date, and you can customize your ornaments for beautiful handmade gifts! (Two cups of milk will make three set of ornaments.)

- 2 c. Milk (skim doesn't work very well)
- 2 Tbsp. White vinegar
- Cheese cloth
- Bowl
- Paper towels
- Silicone mold
- Ribbon
- Clear spray
- Hot glue
- Optional: Essential oils, glitter, food coloring
Directions:
- Heat milk on the stove on the low setting. Stir constantly until it just starts to steam.
- Pour steaming milk in a bowl and add 2 Tbsp vinegar. Stir until milk separates into curds and whey (about one minute).
- Separate the curds from the whey by pouring through the cheese cloth. (Toss the whey.)
- Squish the curds (the white lumps that are leftover) to remove all the liquid. Then place them on a paper towel.
- Fold the paper towel and squish the curds again. Do this a few times until you can make a ball with the curds.
- If you plan to add color, glitter, or aroma to your ornament, now is the time. It only takes a couple of drops (because you want to keep them as dry as possible). Work the extras into your ball o' curds.
- Place the curds into your silicone mold. Pack them in well to remove air bubbles.
- Let dry for 24-48 hours. Pop out of molds and air dry for another day.
- Poke a hole in the top of the ornament and string ribbon through it to hang.
Candy Cane Volcano

You'll need:
- Baking soda
- vinegar
- candy canes
- pipette
- peppermint extract
- red food coloring
- roasting pan
Directions:
- Mix 1 c vinegar with 5-7 drops red food coloring. Add 10-15 drops peppermint extract. Stir well.
- Coat a pan with baking soda. Add a couple of candy canes just sitting in the bottom of the pan.
- Using pipettes, pour the vinegar mixture onto the baking soda and watch the magic! It also smells super yummy.
You might like the Home for the Holidays Unit Study Bundle!
Every year I go searching for holiday activities for my kids. Sometimes I spent hours trying to find fun activities for my kids. So this year, I joined forces with some of my fellow homeschool bloggers to bring you some super cool Christmas Activities for Kids. Check them out!
- Got kids who love art? Check out these art projects, including...
- How to make a fork painted manger set from Our Crazy Adventures In Autismland
- Heart Nativity Paper Craft from My Joy-Filled Life
- Woodland Birds Ornament from Heart and Soul Homeschooling
- Scrabble Tile Christmas Ornament from I Choose Joy!
- Handprint Candy Cane Ornament from Homegrown Motherhood
- Start a new family tradition with one of these amazing ideas!
- Christmas-Twisted Classic Board Games from The WOLFe Pack
- Gingerbread Nativities from Hess Un-Academy
- Simple Christmas Family Traditions: An Advent Tree from Whole Child Homeschool
- Outdoor Christmas Activities for the Whole Family from An Off Grid Life
- Nativity Set for Kids to Make and Play With from Orison Orchards
- Cultural Family Night: Christmas edition from Stand Up, Reach Out
- Got a gift list yet? Check off a few things with...
- DIY Firestarter Gifts from Making Room 4 One More
- Easy, Cheap, Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids from Julie Naturally
- Bring the holidays into your homeschool with these simple ideas...
- Simple Christmas Activities for Busy Working Homeschool Moms from Thrive at Home
- Holiday-Themed Science Projects from Homeschool On the Range (you're here!)
- Christmas Cakes One More One Less Printable Worksheet from The Art Kit
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