2nd graders will love these easy Christmas STEM activities for 2nd grade that are low-prep and tons of fun!
If you are teaching second grade this year, or have a second grader at home, then you will have a blast doing these STEM activities with second grade!
Kids who are 7 and 8 will find these Christmas STEM activities delightful and tons of fun!
Why not bring a bit of science to your STEM activities this year?
Christmas STEM Activities for 2nd Grade
We’ll get to the Christmas STEM activities for 2nd grade in a bit, but first, read about why it’s important to do STEM activities in 2nd grade, and make sure you have all the supplies you need for your STEM projects!
The Benefits of Christmas Experiments in 2nd Grade
Adding holiday flair to science class only makes it more fun and exciting for second graders. That’s why every year we do Christmas-themed science experiments at our house (yes, even with the toddler!).
This year, my middle daughter is in second grade, and she is having a blast with science. School hasn’t always been easy for her, but the confidence that she’s built over the years doing science experiments has helped her excel in other subjects in addition to science.
In 2nd grade, kids love to learn the “why” behind common events. This year, we learned by making candy cane science experiment and learned how to make your own snowglobe!
Science and STEM is a lot of fun in second grade, and will give kids tools they can use to excel in any subject throughout life.
The benefits of a firm understanding of science from the early years cannot be overstated!
Supplies for Christmas STEM Challenges for 2nd Grade
Shop the list below to make sure you have everything you need for your 2nd grade holiday STEM activities!
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The Mason Jar Scientist: 30 Jarring STEAM-Based ProjectsBall Regular Mouth Mason Jars with Lids and Bands, 16-Ounces (4-Pack)
Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, 32 Ounce
Barbasol Soothing Aloe Thick & Rich Shaving Cream 10 Oz (2 Pack)
Alka-Seltzer PFY BXAS50 80659297 Antacid and Pain Relief Medicine, Two-Pack (Pack of 50)
Kadaon 10X Handheld Magnifier Antique Mahogany Handle Magnifier Reading Magnifying Glass for Reading Book, Inspection, Coins, Insects, Rocks, Map, Crossword Puzzle
BORAX 20 Mule Team Laundry Booster, Powder, 4 Pounds
Fine Ground Celtic Sea Salt – (1) 16 Ounce Resealable Bag of Nutritious, Classic Sea Salt, Great for Cooking, Baking, Pickling, Finishing and More, Pantry-Friendly, Gluten-Free
McCormick Assorted Food Color, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Food Coloring – 12 Color Vibrant Cake Food Coloring Set for Baking, Decorating, Fondant and Cooking – Upgraded Liquid Concentrated Icing Food Color Dye for Slime Making, DIY Crafts – .25 fl. oz. Each
30% Pure Vinegar – Home&Garden (1 Gallon)
Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda, 5 lb
Argo Corn Starch 16 oz. Box (Pack of 4)
Christmas STEM Activities for Second Grade
Second grade kiddos will have a blast with any of the STEM activities for Christmas on this list! Use in December to round out your STEM lessons with a fun seasonal theme.
We even have a list of Christmas science you can do in jars!
Christmas Science Experiments for Second Grade
Christmas science experiments are a lot of fun for kids of all ages, but in second grade, it’s one of the first times they can really start to explore the real meaning of science.
During the holiday season, try any of these fun holiday science experiments perfect for a second grade age range.
2nd graders will love learning about chemistry with this Cool Peppermint Slime Chemistry experiment.
The Best Candy Cane Science Experiment shows kids how soluions and dissolving works!
Try the Ice Cream in a Bag Science Experiment and learn about how temperature and motion can change something’s form.
Learn How to Make Frost in a Can and learn the basics of condensation.
2nd Grade Christmas Technology Activities
Use the holiday season to explore technology including lights, baking, and plastic manfuacturing! Try these technology-focused STEM activities with your second graders this year.
This Santa Slime Recipe will show children how plastic is made.
The Easy Static Electricity Experiment with a Balloon teaches kids about how to conduct electrivity.
Make Easy Homemade Snow Globes and learn about product manufacturing.
Try this Hide the Reindeer STEM Activity and learn how animals use resources and instincts to protect themselves.
2nd Grade Christmas Engineering Activities
Building and engineering are tons of fun in second grade. Try these engineering activities with a holiday twist to make it even more fun!
The Santa’s Sleigh STEM Challenge teaches 2nd grade kids to create new designs and innovations.
Make a cardboard tube Santa and learn how to bring something from design concept to final product!
This Christmas hat engineering challenge will challenge kids to create a better hat design for Santa!
Try the Design Your Own Wrapping Paper Christmas STEAM Challenge and come up with a new design for holiday paper!
Christmas Math Activities for 2nd Grade
We can’t forget math just because it’s the holiday season! Try these fun math activities with your kiddos.
Find out How Many Kids Can Santa Visit in 1 day?
These Christmas math games are perfect for 2nd grade.
Grab this Christmas math packet during holiday down time.
These Christmas word problems will make math fun for kids.
Christmas graphing is a fun activity for second graders!
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