Experiment Advent Calendar 2026

Whether fiber optics, stair hoppers, illusions, or UV beads: new, exciting mini-experiments await young researchers here. With 24 clever experiments that can be completed in just a few minutes, this advent calendar provides the ultimate knowledge boost during the Christmas season! Children aged eight and up can expect captivating experiments from the fields of chemistry, physics, and much more: simply open one of the small boxes every morning and be amazed at where it leads! If the experiments spark curiosity, the additional information reveals even more about the fascinating effects and provides great background knowledge.

Contents: Optical illusions on paper, star clock, felt snowflake with UV beads, bouncy balls, red foil with interference patterns, flip-over top, reflector, prism foil, thaumatrope, mini compass, balancing bird, paper helicopter, crepe paper, cup, mirror, cardboard sticks for Davinci bridge, stickers, printed foils, fiber optics, slinky, folding trick, Christmas tree fidget, refractive foils.

Additional materials required: paper towels, bowl, water, adhesive tape, pen, penny, play-doh


Manufacturer / Responsible Person:
Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, 70184, Stuttgart, Germany, kosmos.de/servicecenter