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A light blue piece of paper or card stock rests on a dark green fabric printed with Christmas motifs like presents, trees, and snowflakes. Attached to the corner of the blue paper is a small, folded paper Christmas tree. The tree is pale yellow-green with small red and yellow dots and a small gold star at the top. A small rectangular piece of orange paper acts as the tree's trunk. The image shows a festive, handmade Christmas tree corner bookmark.

Christmas Tree Bookmark

Create your own Christmas-themed bookmark using simple materials like coloured paper, scissors, and glue to add a festive touch to your reading time!

A charming snowman sits on a bed of fluffy white snow against a light blue backdrop. The snowman is adorned with a red and white knitted hat and scarf, googly eyes, an orange carrot nose, light green twig arms, and small white snowball hands. A miniature Santa Claus figure is faintly visible in the background, slightly out of focus. A wooden surface is also visible beneath the snow.

Snow Making Activities

Like Elsa, you can create your own snow for play that won't "melt" regardless of temperature, making it perfect for indoor fun in warm weather. This is an easy-to-prepare sensory art activity for children using just bicarbonate of soda and water.

A clear glass jar sits on a light wooden table. The jar contains a layered mixture: a white, opaque substance at the bottom, a clear liquid layer in the middle, and a thicker, white substance at the top. Some of the top layer drips down into the clear liquid, creating a visually interesting effect. Small, sparkling particles are visible within the clear liquid layer. The video showcases the mixing or layering of different substances, possibly a science experiment or the creation of a sensory toy.

Snowstorm in a Glass

Imagine capturing a snowstorm inside a glass! This experiment lets you watch snowflakes dance and sparkle, recreating winter's magic right in your hands. Are you ready to explore the enchanting "Snowstorm in a Glass"? Let's begin!

A snowman craft made from a white paper cup sits on a light wooden table. The snowman has googly eyes, a round orange cutout for a nose, and a painted orange scarf with fringed ends. Light blue pipe cleaners form earmuffs on the cup. The background is a white wall with blurred colorful stars and circles. A colorful ball on a small white stand and part of a light green box are also visible, out of focus, in the background.

Snowman Blowing Smoke Rings

Want to see smoke transform into perfect rings? This simple and entertaining experiment not only brings a touch of magic into your home but also introduces you to the fascinating world of physics.

A hand holds a smartphone with a yellow attachment projecting a circular image of a Christmas present onto a dark surface, with another hand partially visible in the foreground.

DIY Christmas Projector

Want to know how to transform ordinary patterns into magical shadows on your wall? This activity will show you how to create a projector using paper cups, bringing Christmas shadow magic to every corner of your home.

Two hands are working on a Christmas craft over a light wood-grain table. One hand holds a clear plastic cup, now sealed at the bottom with brown cardboard. Inside are pastel-colored beads and a festive scene with Santa, a Christmas tree, and a snowman. The other hand holds a bent orange straw, positioning it near a hole in the top of the cup, suggesting it will be attached as a handle or part of the decoration.

Snowy Christmas Cup

Let's create a fun snow globe cup for Christmas Eve!

Two adorable snowman figures, crafted from paper cups and paper cutouts, stand on a light wood-grained surface. Each snowman's body is a white cup adorned with three colorful buttons marked with Xs. They have round white heads with googly eyes, carrot noses, and Santa hats. The snowman on the left wears a red and white striped hat and has a surprised expression. The snowman on the right wears a red hat with yellow dots and is smiling. Dark paper arms extend from each snowman, and they appear to be holding hands, completing this festive craft project.

Bobblehead Snowman

How can you create a fun snowman decoration using disposable paper cups, straws, and simple materials? You can place it in mum and dad's car as a quirky ornament, or use it as a winter holiday table decoration to add festive cheer to your home.

Splendid! Our pink snowflake and candy cane are now submerged in the borax solution, gently suspended from a little wooden stick. Let's leave them to soak and watch the magic happen! It's all rather exciting, innit?

Sparkle & Shine! Grow Your Own Christmas Crystals!

Want to make your Christmas decorations sparkle with a captivating crystalline glow? Snowflake ornaments made with borax are a must-try option!

A small, spiralling Christmas tree made from green paper, topped with a yellow star and mounted on a skewer stuck into a pink clay base, sits on a clear plastic tray against a pale green background.

Twirling Christmas Tree! A Dazzling Festive Craft!

At Christmas, even the Christmas tree wants to spin merrily! This isn't magic, but the charm of science! In this experiment, you'll see the Christmas tree dance and rotate as the flame rises.

Close-up of two melting ice cubes on a pale green surface. A small amount of meltwater has pooled around the bases of the cubes. The surface beneath them has small, dark speckles. One ice cube is more irregularly shaped, possibly due to faster melting or a previous break.

Making Icicles

Would you believe that water drops can turn to ice the instant they fall? While it sounds like magic, it's actually based on scientific principles.

A charming illustration depicts a snowman crafted from what appears to be bicarbonate of soda, standing amidst a pile of the same material, suggesting a snowy base. He wears a small red hat and an orange scarf, with simple features drawn on. A candy cane and presents are sketched in the background. The words Melting fizzy snowman are prominently displayed at the top, indicating the nature of the accompanying experiment. The overall style is cheerful and festive, clearly advertising a fun, science-based activity suitable for children.

Make a Fizzy Snowman Disappear!

Have you ever tried building a snowman indoors? Check out this magical experiment, and you'll never have to wait for a snowy day to build a snowman again!

light wood-grain surface. On the left, a white cutout resembles a snowman, with a small orange triangle for a nose, rosy cheeks, and a small o for a mouth. On the right, a light brown cutout, possibly intended as a gingerbread person, has a red circular nose, rosy cheeks, and a smiling mouth. These figures appear to be part of a childrens craft project.

Snowman Wobbler

Create a cheerful Christmas snowman wobbler using recycled bottle caps in just a few simple steps. This delightful holiday craft also teaches children about the science of centre of gravity.

A small, green, cardboard Christmas tree, covered in white, crystalline material, stands in a clear dish filled with the same material, on a green and red Christmas-themed cloth, with other festive decorations, including a red and white toy airplane and a green present, in the background.

Snowy Christmas Tree

Here's a fascinating and simple crystal growth experiment. Watch as crystals slowly form on your paper Christmas tree! While a Christmas tree shape creates a festive atmosphere, you can choose any shape you like - just remember to include plenty of points in your design. Read on to find out why.

A cheerful snowman crafted from a white, fluffy material is depicted against a bright blue background. The snowman wears a red and white striped conical hat and a light green scarf with blue dashed lines, suggesting a knitted pattern. Small, white dots scattered around the snowman represent falling snow. The snowman has simple facial features drawn on, including eyes, a carrot nose, and a smiling mouth, and small, light-colored stick arms raised in a welcoming gesture. This image likely represents a winter-themed craft project.

Fluffy 3D Snowman

Bring winter magic to life with homemade 3D paint and create a wonderful 3D snowman! This is a delightfully engaging sensory art activity for young children.

Two hands hold a white card with a cut-out window, partially revealing a coloured drawing of Santa Claus popping out of a present, which is sealed in a plastic bag with yellow tape, against a light wood-grain background.

Hidden Santa

It's not just Father Christmas who can perform Christmas magic - your child can too! This simple activity is perfect for young children and is sure to amaze them!

A small artificial Christmas tree decorated with handmade paper ornaments, a wooden rocking horse, and a Be Joyful sign sits on a wooden surface alongside a pine cone and cotton boll.

Christmas Tree Bell

Who could resist having another Christmas tree in their home? This charming Christmas tree craft will test children's patience, but they'll feel incredibly proud when they complete it.

A delightful miniature Christmas tree, crafted from cotton balls and brightly coloured pom-poms, sits proudly on a light wood surface, topped with a cheerful yellow star. Ready to spread some festive cheer!

Twinkle Twinkle Christmas Tree: Make a Night Light!

You've surely seen Christmas trees made from cones before—there are many ways to decorate them.

It seems like you’re looking for a description or introduction related to a craft project. This adorable paper reindeer is a delightful and engaging activity perfect for festive occasions. With simple materials, you can create a charming character that brings holiday cheer to any setting. The project encourages creativity and fine motor skills, making it an enjoyable experience for both children and adults alike. Gather your supplies, follow the steps, and watch your reindeer come to life!

Jingle All the Way: Dancing Reindeer Craft!

How can you turn a piece of card paper into a cute Christmas reindeer that can wiggle? Experience this simple craft idea during the Christmas season and let's dance together to the music.

Ooh, a right festive creation! There's a charming Christmas tree, all painted and decorated, proudly displayed on a piece of cardboard. It's a lovely bit of homemade cheer, wouldn't you say?

Get Crafty! Make Your Own Christmas Tree!

How can you involve a 3-year-old child in Christmas decorating activities at home? With just a bit of preparation, you can keep your child happily busy for hours with this hands-on activity!

A reindeer-faced balloon, crafted with paper antlers and facial features, is attached to a short green straw threaded onto a string strung across a wooden pegboard.

Rudolph's Ready for Take-Off! A Christmas Craft Adventure

3, 2, 1, launch! What happens when you use a balloon to power a reindeer? Will it run faster?

A white ceramic dish, shaped like a bear's face, rests on a bright orange surface. Several small, black Halloween-themed images—a ghost, bat, spider, pumpkin, and skull—have been drawn onto its surface using a black marker pen, which is also shown in the image. The simple, childlike drawings are neatly executed, creating a charming and festive effect. The overall impression is one of a simple, fun craft project.

Get Your Spook On with Halloween Tattoo Stickers!

This experiment is perfect for young little scientists. Children will not only be amazed by the patterns floating on the plate, but there's an even bigger surprise in store—you can copy them from the water and stick them on your skin! In less than a minute, you can create the spookiest Halloween tattoos!

Two charming Halloween-themed corner bookmarks are displayed against a pale beige background. One, fashioned from orange card, depicts a playful monster face with jagged teeth and simple eyes. The other, a black bat, features small black wings and red horns, with white googly eyes adding a touch of whimsy. The orange bookmark is shown nestled in the corner of a book, showcasing its functionality. The overall impression is one of fun, simple crafts, perfect for adding a spooky touch to any book.

Have a Fang-tastic Time Making This Origami Bat Bookmark!

Celebrate Halloween in a special way! Create a cute yet slightly spooky bat bookmark and surprise (or scare) your family or friends by slipping it into their books!

Two charming Halloween-themed pom-poms are displayed on a white surface. One is a black pom-pom representing a bat, complete with small paper wings and googly eyes, attached to bright red pipe cleaner legs forming a spider. Beside it sits a yellow pom-pom depicting a jack-o'-lantern, adorned with a purple paper witch's hat and simple black features. The bright colours and whimsical designs create a delightful and festive scene, suggesting handmade Halloween decorations.

Have a Fang-tastic Time Making This Origami Bat Bookmark!

Celebrate Halloween in a special way! Create a cute yet slightly spooky bat bookmark and surprise (or scare) your family or friends by slipping it into their books!

Against a vibrant orange backdrop, various Halloween-themed paper crafts are displayed. These include bats, pumpkins, and ghosts. Some of the bats and pumpkins are designed as lollipops, featuring folded paper bodies attached to sticks. The scene is further embellished with small skull and bone motifs, enhancing the festive atmosphere. The words BAT & PUMPKIN are prominently displayed, emphasizing the Halloween theme.

Create Your Own Spooky Fun: Easy Paper Bat and Pumpkin Crafts!

Try making paper pumpkins this Halloween! It's not complicated to create, and you can start a last-minute rush as Halloween approaches.

Two hands gently hold a clear plastic bag filled with pumpkin-coloured material, possibly pumpkin puree or a similar substance. Black marker pen details create a playful jack-o'-lantern face on the bag, and small black objects, possibly plastic spiders, are visible within. The overall effect is a fun, slightly spooky, and visually appealing Halloween-themed sensory item. The image is bright and well-lit, highlighting the playful design.

Create Your Own Spooky Fun: Easy Paper Bat and Pumpkin Crafts!

What's inside a pumpkin? Children will explore the soft texture of pumpkin pulp with their fingers and discover little surprises hidden within.

A pale green shallow dish contains a vibrant yellow, viscous substance, possibly Oobleck. Several small, black plastic spiders are partially submerged within the mixture. The background is a plain white surface. The image presents a completed Halloween-themed sensory activity, highlighting the contrast between the bright yellow Oobleck and the dark spiders. The overall impression is one of a fun and slightly spooky tactile experience, suitable for children.

Halloween Oobleck for a Frightfully Fun Time!

Are you ready to explore a magical substance? Oobleck looks like a liquid but can instantly turn into a hard solid with just a touch!

A carved pumpkin with a spooky face sits on a clear plastic tray next to a clear glass bowl of pumpkin pulp and seeds, against a two-toned yellow and dark blue background.

Erupting Pumpkin

Concoct a spine-chilling mixture that makes vomiting fun! With just a few simple kitchen ingredients, you can make your pumpkin "vomit" sticky, colorful foam, adding a touch of spooky fun to science!

A small, completed spinning ghost science model, featuring a ghost and sweets attached to a wire frame around a battery and magnet, sits on a white surface against a blue background.

Make a Ghost That Spins!

Tempting sweets and dizzy little ghosts? Children will be thrilled by this incredibly clever science experiment!

Prepare for a spidery launch! A completed spider catapult, made from craft sticks and a bottle top with a googly eye, is ready for action on a bright orange background, with extra spiders and googly eyes nearby. Let's get those creepy crawlies flying!

Make a Catapult That Launches Spiders!

Make this super simple Halloween-themed catapult at home. Children will use it to launch sweets, spiders, and anything they can think of.

A hand affixes a small, white, ghost-shaped piece of paper to a larger Halloween scene featuring a haunted house and pumpkins, which is already partially assembled.

Make a Ghost Dance!

How can we combine science and art to create a magical and spooky activity for Halloween? Create a ghost castle and think about how to use static electricity to start a terrifying ghost party!

Getting those spooky shapes ready! A pair of hands carefully holds a paper pumpkin, while another hand holds scissors, poised to make a precise cut. It's all about those spooky details!

Zoom! Halloween Speedsters!

Make spooky Halloween characters sprint through water with this super simple science experiment. Zoom zoom zoom!

A playful, ghostly figure is constructed from a light green balloon with a drawn-on face, attached to a clear plastic bottle partially filled with water. Two light teal pipe cleaners are shaped and attached to form arms, giving the creation a whimsical, spooky appearance. The bottle is wrapped with a further length of pipe cleaner, adding to the overall effect. The background is a soft, muted green, complementing the colours of the ghost figure. The image suggests a fun, creative science project, possibly involving a chemical reaction to inflate the balloon.

Boo! Spooky Balloon Ghosts for Halloween

This Halloween, make a self-inflating little ghost! It can be achieved with simple kitchen materials. It might look a bit scary, but it's all science!

A partially completed bat puppet is shown against a light wood-grain background. The bat, made of black construction paper with googly eyes, has a black stick or straw attached as a handle. A piece of black yarn is strung from the stick and is being held by a hand, which appears to be in the process of attaching it to the bat's wingtips to create a mechanism for moving them.

Flapping Wings Bat

This Halloween, make a self-inflating little ghost! It can be achieved with simple kitchen materials. It might look a bit scary, but it's all science!