Easter falls on Sunday, April 17th this year. My kids are a little older now and not into making simple Easter bunny crafts anymore, but they are total science nerds...
This year, Iâm going to incorporate some Easter-themed science projects into our celebration! Science shows us the beauty and majesty of creation all around us.
As Louis Pasteur said, âThe more I study nature, the more I stand amazed at the work of the Creator. Science brings men nearer to God.â
đ€Our family doesnât really like to eat Peeps on their own, but weâll be picking some up at the store for another reason - science! Take a look at these fun Peeps science experiments! These 10 activities have easy set-up and hardly any prep time. There is even a science journal printable! Learn why wet Peeps candy sink and dry ones donât, how to make a Peep disappear, and figure out whether or not they can freeze - and more!
đ„We have done just about every mainstream science experiment there is, but weâve never tried this Naked Egg Experiment before! You use an acetic vinegar solution to dissolve the eggâs calcium carbonate shell so your students can see what it really looks like under there. Tada, a transparent egg!
đHave you ever tried growing salt crystals? This Easter Egg Salt Crystal Experiment is really easy and makes a rather impressive result! Besides teaching evaporation, water saturation, density, chemical bonds and all that other fun stuff - it also teaches your kids patience because it takes a while for these to finish. Donât worry, itâs worth the wait!
đ±Before throwing out those eggshells, consider using them to start an Eggshell Garden! You donât need a fancy kit to start out seedlings, just some dirt and seeds. The care and minding of new plants is an important skill and will give your kids a better appreciation of the bounty in the produce aisle!
đLastly, I donât think Iâve even given my kids an Easter basket without at least one book tucked inside⊠and usually more than one! Here is a list of some spring-y books to include in your Easter celebration. There is a good mix of religious books celebrating Jesusâ Resurrection as well as your usual bunnies and flowers kind of books.
I hope these ideas help you create an environment of joy in your home and in your homeschool overall.
Thank you for reading,
Jessica Lovett
THSC Lead Editor & Writer
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