Crystals

We love crystal experiments for any time of year. We love making seasonal versions of classic science experiments- especially ones that my kids love making, like crystals. For this St. Patrick’s Day, we decided to make salt crystal pots of gold to celebrate the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Follow along …

We love crystal experiments and one of our favorites has been making salt crystals. These crystals are low-cost and turn out perfect nearly every time! This Valentine’s Day, make your valentine these adorable salt crystal hearts! How are they made? Find out in this simple science experiment where you learn how to make salt crystal …

It’s no secret that we’re really into salt crystals. We love making salt crystals as one of our crystal experiments, because they are easy, take just a little while to make, and they illustrate so many fun scientific principles! When you make crystal Easter eggs, you can learn about salt molecules, ionic bonds, evaporation, molecule …

In this experiment, kids can learn how to make super fast borax crystal snowflakes! In this borax crystal recipe, you learn how to make borax crystals fast, eliminating some of the frustrating wait time that often accompanies crystal experiments. Follow along with our directions to learn how to make your own borax snowflakes in just …

This Halloween salt crystallization experiment is a fun Halloween science project that you can do in the classroom or at home! The kids loved this science experiment and it has been one of their favorite crystal experiments to date! If you love science AND you love Halloween, you’ll love this science take on how to …

There are a lot of crystal experiments out there! We love making all types of crystals. Today, we’re learning all about growing crystals with bluing and ammonia. It’s a fun twist on classic salt crystals and is one of our favorite classic science fair projects! How to Grow Bluing and Ammonia Crystals Follow along with …