One of the most popular questions I hear around this time of year is something along the lines of:

“My kids are bored at home during Christmas break, I don’t want them to sit there and stare at their screens all day and night, what can we do?!”

No worries, Home Science Tools to the rescue!

First, I know there’s a good chance you’ve got a poinsettia sitting around (possibly shriveling away 😅), so here’s a fun activity… 

⇒ Poinsettia pH paper

Once your poinsettia has run its course and you’re ready to put it away, grab a few leaves and try this fun science experiment with your kids to learn about acids and bases! 

Click the link above for a full guide on how to do this project. 

Second, have you ever grown crystals at home? 

Typically these can take up to five days to fully form but I know you need interesting education projects now, so I found something special to share with you… 

⇒ How to grow crystals at home in as little as a few hours!

In this easy-to-follow project, you’ll learn exactly what crystals are, how they form, and how to grow your own in just a few hours (look for the section called “Quick Crystal Cup”). 

Your students will LOVE these fun crystal experiments.

We’ve even included how to grow edible rock candy crystals!

Just click the link above to find the full guide.

Once you’re done with these experiments, please tag us on social media or reply to this email with pictures – we love to see your science in action! 

Enjoy,

Frank and the Home Science Tools Team