Science experiments kits for kids can provide an exciting slate of activity for that curious one, and there are so many unique kits to choose from. Even some of the most basic (and in some of our eyes, boring) science sets for children are apt to intrigue, at the right time.
One year, my children received Smithsonian science kits from an uncle, for Christmas, and they had the best time with the building of a volcano, making of gummy bugs, and examining crystals growing.
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| Mr. Rootbeer Kit: The Science of Carbonation! A fantastic experience, and study, for curious kids! |
Another year, the kids received a Mr. Rootbeer kit, and we became fans of homemade root beer in the process. The science is a blast, and everyone enjoyed the outcome! Yum!
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| A Microscope Kit in a carrying case is a helpful choice, providing a means of keeping a science set together, easily accessible, and ready for the next use. |
My tween daughter is constantly pulling out her microscope set, lately, as a botany study provides lots of interesting concepts to explore. There are plenty of applications for this kit, and the opportunity to be curious, and to follow through on ideas, is a fantastic means of encouraging higher level thinking.
Each kit is going to have its own slant and focus, and when selecting science sets, and experiment kits for children, you will need to consider a few things. The child's interests can direct your choices, but at times, we may not be certain of these things, especially with nieces and nephews. Age is an important element, as well. Under the age of 10, most children will need a great deal of oversight and supervision, not to mention direction. While the gift is intended for a child, the parent is going to be an important player in the process. This doesn't mean it's not a good gift idea, but it does mean that you want to be conscious of this factor.
When you get into the 10 to 12 age range, a child will have the ability to work more independently. Some fun science kits at this level may pertain to the nature of the age group. Tween girls may absolutely love a spa science kit. Tween boys, on the other hand, will get a kick out of "Disgusting Science". Both boys and girls are apt to enjoy food related science experiment kits for kids, such as Tasty Science. There are a host of options, and user reviews can really assist you in decisions, many of which you will find with the products linked here, and in the kids' science kits available through Amazon.
