Magnetic Ornaments Christmas Science and Craft Activity

The 25 Days of Christmas STEM Countdown continues! Over here we aren’t makers of super crafty things, but I still want to make ornaments with my son and share the experience. Sometimes you have to think outside the box to get your kids interested. That’s exactly what I did with these fun and simple magnetic ornaments Christmas science activity that doubles as a craft too.

MAGNETIC ORNAMENTS CHRISTMAS SCIENCE CRAFT ACTIVITY

Not every kid loves crafty things, especially mine. You can still get creative and crafty with our magnetic ornaments! These ornaments make the perfect Christmas craft activity combined with an easy Christmas themed science activity {we have tons click here}.

There’s no glue, paint, or glitter, but that’s ok! We still did plenty of designing, creating, and making with these magnetic ornaments. Some of our favorite ways to create come from the hardware store instead of the craft store.

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YOU WILL NEED:

Pipe Cleaners
Nuts and Washers
Jingle Bells
Magnetic Wand
Ribbon {or other material to make a hanger}

You can even check out your toolbox and see what size washers and nuts you have on hand! These are small pretty small ones.

A little bit of science and a little bit of crafting with our magnetic ornaments. Have fun exploring the magnetism of nuts, washers, jingle bells, as well as the pipe cleaners themselves! Practice fine motor skills while threading different items on to the pipes cleaners.

ALSO MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT: Exploring Christmas Ornaments and Magnets

He loved learning how to twist the pipe cleaner around the pencil to make a spiral. Connect the two ends by twisting a bit of the pipe cleaner over the other and you have a wreath. You can always add beads if you have those lying around!

Create a simple magnetic ornament and make an easy Christmas craft!

Use your design skills and make patterns with your materials. Test how the strong the magnetism is the more you add to your magnetic ornaments.

CHECK IT OUT: Print out our NEW Christmas Science cards for quick experiments!

Add string to finish off your magnetic ornaments. Hang on the tree and enjoy the Christmas craftiness and science lesson all in one fun holiday activity.

YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO TRY: Grow crystal candy cane ornaments!