Christmas will be here before you know it, and if you’re looking for a fun and festive way to countdown this holiday season, these STEM activities are perfect! You will find a new Christmas tree themed activity that will spark imagination and get your kids learning during the holidays.
All of these Christmas tree STEM activities are so easy to do, and your kids are going to love them. From Christmas lights to fizzy trees, there is something on here for everyone. These Christmas STEM activities work well for kids of all ages, so everyone can get in on the fun. Here are the best Christmas tree STEM activities to do during the holidays.

Super Fun Christmas Tree STEM Activities for Kids!
There is no stopping STEM learning during the Christmas season! Try these fun STEM activities with Christmas trees to make learning and exploring STEM fun during the holiday season!
Supplies for STEM Christmas Tree Activities
You might want to have these supplies on hand before starting your tree STEM activities! Many of these Christmas tree activities use similar supplies, so shop this easy list before picking your STEM activity and getting started!
Christmas STEM Challenge Cards
If you want even more Christmas STEM challenge ideas, try these FREE Christmas STEM challenge cards!
20+ Festive and Fun Christmas Tree STEM Activities for Kids
The Christmas season is all about the Christmas tree! But you don't have to stop the STEM learning! Try these fun Christmas tree STEM activities with kiddos and unlock the magic of science.
Christmas Tree Fractions Printable Activity
Set up a fun and easy holiday math activity with this Christmas Tree Fractions Printable Activity.
Build a Christmas Tree Challenge
Make a tree out of cups with this fun STEM Christmas Cup Stacking Challenge.
Christmas Tree Science
Make snowy gooey oobleck with this Christmas Tree Science idea.
Magnetic Christmas Tree
Explore magnetism with this Magnetic Christmas Tree activity.
Glowing Christmas Tree Salt Circuit
Create simple glowing lights with this Glow Salt Circuit activity.
Crystal Christmas Tree Ornaments
Your kids can make these fun and easy Crystal Christmas Tree Ornaments for your Christmas tree.
Gumdrop Christmas Trees
Play architect in a fun and festive way by making these Gumdrop Christmas Trees.
Christmas Tree Sponge
Grow your own Christmas tree sponge using this simple science experiment.
Pine Branch Hardiness STEM Experiment
Your kids will love learning about the Pine Branch Hardiness in this STEM experiment.
Growing a Crystal Tree
Growing a Crystal Tree is fun and a magical way to spend the holidays and teaches kids about crystal science.
Fizzy Christmas Tree Science Experiment
Spread holiday cheer and have some science fun with this Fizzy Christmas Tree Science Experiment.
Metal Tinkering Trees
If your kids like to build, try having them do this Invitation to Build: Tinkering Trees.
Count and Clip Christmas Lights Cards
Count and Clip Christmas Lights Cards are a fun way for your little ones to learn how to count.
How to Make Christmas Lights Slime that Really Lights-Up!
If you want to make lights for your Christmas tree that light up, follow along to make this light-up Christmas lights slime!
Light Up a Tree!
Try to light up a tree using this Light Up Christmas Tree activity! It's a fun way to make electrical engineering a lot more interesting.
3D Christmas Tree Engineering Challenge for Kids
Older kids will love trying to put together this 3D Christmas Tree Engineering Challenge. It's harder than it looks!
Christmas Pattern Block Sensory Bag
Bring STEM to life with this Christmas Pattern Block Sensory Bag perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
Play Doh Christmas Tree
Try this super fun Play Doh Christmas Tree Engineering Challenge with preschoolers! They can learn the basics of building structures and strengthen fine motor skills at the same time.
Dot Marker Color by Number
Little ones can make a Christmas tree and fill it in with color by number using dot markers!
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