With Black Friday only two months away many have probably already started their hunt for things to grab as it approaches. For those that have children that are really into science and want to entice them to continue their learning. We have a list of the top 10 science toys you should look out for come Black Friday.
1. 4M Crystal Growing Experiment
Our rating: 4.7 out of 5 Cost: $
Not only is this experiment low in cost but it also teaches your child the process of crystal growth. 4M is known to create toys that enlighten not only children but adult’s minds also. This Crystal Growing Experiment does just that. It comes with 7 different crystal growing experiments as your child can experience how each of them grow. It also comes with fact sheets related to the crystals so they know exactly what they grow and its components. Making this a wonderful educational experience, plus the crystals make great decoration pieces.
2. AMSCOPE-KIDS M30-ABS-KT2-W Microscope Kit
Our rating: 4.65 out of 5 Cost: $$
If your child has the hopes of becoming a scientist one day then the AMSCOPE-KIDS M30-ABS-KT2-W Microscope Kit is a great toy for them to start with. It comes with a beginner compound microscope which provides magnification up to 1200x. It is considered to be a wonderful tool for any beginner that has an interest in science as it allows them to examine the makeup of different things. The kit also comes with 52 piece accessory, so your child will be quite busy with it for quite some time.
3. National Geographic Break Open 10 Geodes and Explore Crystals Science Kit
Our rating: 4.6 out of 5 Cost: $
For the little geologist in your child, you can get them the National Geographic Break Open 10 Geodes and Explore Crystals Science Kit. The kit comes with an extensive guide on geodes, how they are formed, what they are, and their significance. Not only that, it comes with actual geodes from volcanoes. You child can crack them open to reveal the beautiful crystals inside. This is sure to awaken the geologist in your child and get them to think about a possible future in the field.
4. Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit
Our rating: 4.5 out of 5 Cost: $
The Scientific Explorer Mind Blowing Science Kit is a wonderful kit that allows your children to conduct actual science experiments at home. It is based on the STEM principal and allows them to get a taste of the basics of science, things like chemical reactions along with how to use the basic science tools. Don’t worry, the kit is completely safe but supervision is advised.
5. Learning Resources Primary Science Lab Activity Set, 12 Pieces
Our rating: 4.5 out of 5 Cost: $
If your child really likes hands on experience and you want to promote that then you can get them the Learning Resources Primary Science Lab Activity Set. This set comes with 12 pieces from beaker, test tubes, to magnifying glass so your child can conduct scientific experiments. It also comes with 10 different activities for them to try helping inculcate the scientist within them.
6. 4M Solar Rover Kit
Our rating: 4.4 out of 5 Cost: $
With the 4M Solar Rover Kit, you can help jumpstart your child’s creative side. This kit allows them to transform an empty soda can into a moving rover. It comes with all the items they would need to make the rover along with instructions for them to follow. It is recommended for children 8 and up and really challenges their imagination. It also introduces them to solar energy from an early age so has them thinking along the lines of sustainability.
7. Tenergy Odev Geo STEM DIY Building Toy 2-in-1 Salt Water or Solar Powered Robot Car Kit
Our rating: 4.4 out of 5 Cost: $
Another toy that utilises alternative green energy, the Energy Odev God STEM Robot Car Kit is easy to assemble. Your children can assemble it themselves and learn about alternative green energy as they play with the robot car kit. It’s a wonderful project that gets them hands on experience with building something and then playing with it.
8. 4M Magnetic Science Kit
Our rating: 4.3 out of 5 Cost: $
If you want to teach your child the effects of a magnet then the 4M Magnetic Science Kit is the best way to do it. It allows them to get first hand experience of how magnets work through various games. They can construct different objects like a car and use magnets to move it. The kit really allows them to have fun with magnets and learn all about them.
9. Discovery Kids Extreme Weather Tornado Lab
Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 Cost: $
Do you have kids that are curious and constantly asking questions like how are tornadoes formed? The Discovery Kids Extreme Weather Tornado Lab will allow them to learn exactly how tornadoes are formed and allow them to create them on their own. The motorised machine forms tornadoes from level 1 to level 5 and comes with beads also so they can throw them inside to watch how they get tangled in the tornado. Making this a wonderful learning experience while playing.
10. Scharkspark Telescope for Kids
Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 Cost: $$
How can we round off a list of science toys without having a telescope on it. It isn’t the state of the art telescope but it gets the job done and for its low price is wonderful. It has magnification power up to 40x and allows them to get up close to different things. It doesn’t work too well for them to view the constellation but more for viewing things outside.
