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Salt Crystal Snowflakes Winter Science Experiment

Looking for a Winter science experiment for your homeschool theme? These salt crystal snowflakes make for a perfect Winter activity with little ones, pre-k to middle school.

Salt Crystal Snowflakes Winter Science Experiment | Modern Homestead Mama

After making salt crystal Autumn leaves, I knew immediately that we would have to make snowflakes when the Winter season arrived! The crystals reminded me of ice, and it was the perfect activity for another season study!

For this craft, all you need is some cheap salt (and a lot of it), some blue pipe cleaners, a clothespin, and mason jars. 

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Salt Crystal Snowflakes Science Experiment

Salt Crystal Snowflake Winter Science Experiment for Preschoolers

To Make your Salt Crystal Snowflakes: 

Start by making your snowflakes out of pipe cleaners. This can be done with your preschooler, of course!

Boil several cups of water (depending on how many jars you’re using. Once it’s boiling, turn the water off and stir in a LOT of salt. You want to add so much salt that the water is oversaturated and the salt is no longer dissolving.

Crystals may even begin to form on the surface of the pot.

Pour the solution into jars and suspend the snowflakes into the water however you can. I just used clothespins and pipe cleaners, but however you’re able to make it work is fine! 

After 1-3 days, you’ll see salt crystals cover the pipe cleaner snowflakes, making for a fun discussion about the crystallization process, as well as some sensory exploration.

Salt Crystal Snowflake Winter Science Experiment for Preschoolers

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