Winter Growing Jar A magical crystal-growing science activity with a snowy, frozen look Watch sparkling “ice” crystals grow overnight on tiny Christmas trees—an easy and enchanting winter science experiment! Materials 1 large heat-safe glass jar (Mason jar works great) Boiling water (enough to fill the jar) Borax powder (laundry aisle) Blue food coloring (optional, for an icy glow) White glitter (optional, for sparkle) Pipe cleaners (white, blue, or silver) Scissors String or thread Pencil, chop

Winter Growing Jar A magical crystal-growing science activity with a snowy, frozen look Materials 1 large heat-safe glass jar (such as a Mason jar) Boiling water (enough to fill the jar) Borax powder (laundry aisle) Blue food coloring (optional, for an icy effect) White glitter (optional) Pipe cleaners (white, blue, or silver) Scissors String or thread Pencil, chopstick, or stick (for suspending the tree) Instructions 1. Make the Christmas Tree Frame Twist pipe cleaners into small Christmas tree

Materials 2 cups white granulated sugar (or alum powder for real crystals) 1 cup hot water Pink food coloring Turquoise/blue food coloring Clear shallow glass plate or petri dish Heat-safe bowl Spoon Measuring cup Optional: glitter (for extra sparkle) Instructions Step 1: Make a Saturated Sugar Solution Heat 1 cup of water until very hot (almost boiling). Slowly add sugar while stirring. Keep adding until no more sugar dissolves. The liquid should look thick and clear. (This is your crystal solu