Christmas Tree Science Experiment
I love activities with a purpose.
Christmas activities are fun for the whole family and create great memories.
Christmas science projects are a great way to sneak in a fun learning activity during the month of December.
Youve got to try thisChristmas Tree Science Experiment.
Borax Crystals
First, you create a suspension of borax by mixing the hot water and borax.
As the mixture cools, the water molecules slow down and move closer together.
As the borax settles it bonds with other borax and begins to form seeds for further crystallization.
Crystals come together in specific, repeated patterns due to the shape of the molecules forming them.
The borax continues to crystallize on until you pull it out of the water the next morning.
Attach one end of the green pipe cleaner around the yellow star.
Then thread red bead onto green pipe cleaner(great for practicing fine motor skills).
Next start going back and forth making the lines longer each time to form a Christmas tree shape.
Dont forget to add beads as you go.
Arent they so pretty!
Christmas Activities for Preschoolers
In a pan boil 4 cups of water.
If youd like to grow colored crystals, double-check to put the food coloring in at this point.
You will want to add more food coloring than you think youll need!
When the water begins to boil, stir in 12 tablespoons of borax.
Stir until the borax dissolves and then pour into your container.
After just a few hours you will see the beautiful crystals start to form.
I suggest letting them grow overnight.
Christmas Science
Here are the clear borax crystals we grew on our Christmas tree craft.
Arent they so pretty.
We were shocked by7 how quickly they grew!
These beautiful Borax Crystal Christmas Trees make such a cute Christmas ornament craft or decoration!
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