Category: Science
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Best Crystal Kits
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B08DR3VRRK”] This set includes all the materials needed to create hedgehogs in four colors — blue, yellow, red and green — that sparkle and shine. The crystals start to form in just 24 hours, so kids won’t have to wait long, and the whole process takes about seven days. Children will be able…
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Best Locker Organizers
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B00I2PHXTQ”] This is a simple black collapsible locker shelf. Since it is collapsible, it is easy to store when not in use. It can be stacked with other locker shelves to create a larger organization system. It requires no assembly — just unfolding — and is durable enough to last all year. It…
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Best Dry Erase Erasers
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07XBLL83J”] These Arteza erasers are perfect to use on whiteboards, lapboards, glass boards and more. The durable, lightweight foam prevents damage to surfaces and the ergonomic design ensures comfort. The strong interior magnets keep the erasers in place and always at hand. The foam is easy to clean — mild soap and warm…
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Best Classroom Timers
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07QDMHGNV”] This timer can be set for as long as 60 minutes. When you turn the dial to set the time, it reveals a red area that slowly gets covered as time ticks down. The bright red contrasts with the white, allowing students to easily visualize how much time is remaining. This timer…
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Best Study Carrels
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B084LCY191″] Because these study carrels are made of plastic, they can be easily wiped down and disinfected, unlike cardboard alternatives. Plus, students are often tempted to draw on cardboard panels when bored, but the plastic material stands up to pencil and ink marks, preventing distracting damage. The panels have rounded upper corners for…
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Best Eraser
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B01LYU5S6D”] These putty erasers are a great choice for art class, where they can help students perfect their work in pencil, pastels and charcoal. They are kneadable, absorbent and large, making them useful for a long time — even for students who are making a lot of corrections to their projects. Although they…
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Best Crystal Kits
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B01C3DSKTY”] The National Geographic Mega Crystal Growing Lab is an excellent place to start for any child interested in the natural world. Kids can grow eight different types of crystals with this kit, which gives them the chance to get a first-hand look at the way gems and minerals evolve over time. The…
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Best Intro to Coding Books
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”1684019605″] With a mix of humor, illustrations and informative material, this book gets older kids excited about coding and keeps them engaged. Learning to code is no easy task, but this book helps stimulate teens without overwhelming them. The text is easy to read, making the complicated concepts easier to understand — meaning…
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Best Small Three-Ring Binders
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07SPWSJF8″] These binders are available in black, white, red, blue or green, and quantities of four, six or 12. There are five different sizes, and the 1-inch binders can fit about 175 sheets of paper. Both the front and back covers have transparent overlays that allow for customization. The binders are nice and…
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Best Large Three-Ring Binders
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B0001N9WM8″] These three-inch binders with a round-ring design and clear plastic overlays on the outside are available in several primary colors. They can hold about 550 sheets of paper, making them perfect for organizing classwork and functional for other uses as well. They are PVC-free and made completely from recycled materials, using 75%…
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Best Robotics Kits
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07L9PGF6D”] This kids’ robotic kit is designed for children from ages eight to 12 years old. You’ll also get a mini screwdriver and detailed instructions to build each of the included designs. [sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07KPZ8RSZ”] This kids’ robotic kit comes with a tracking model and the tools needed for assembly. This pick is…
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Best Learning Seasons Toys, Games and Books
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07RJKK7N1″] This activity book has 20 replayable activities that teach children about seasonal changes in weather, plant life, constellations, states of matter and more. Engaging audio and animations along with favorite characters such as Anna and Olaf make the activities super fun. This activity book also helps introduce science concepts and gets children…
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Best Magnifying Glass for Kids
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B083FDPS6L”] This magnifying glass is a perfect choice for curious kids who want a closer look at nearly anything. From grass and bugs outside to anything they find inside, kids will be able to get a closer view and examine the world around them. The magnification provides kids with a close-up and clear…
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Best Plant Life Cycle Books
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”1416979174″] This book is great for kids who learn best from hands-on activity. The illustrations and story are engaging and fun, but the included seed paper is what will allow kids to really learn about the plants. They can apply the book’s story to their own wildflowers and will have a hand in…
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Best Critical Thinking Toys
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B0897MNC8J”] Building a fort is not only a fun activity for kids, but it helps them work on spatial relationships, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This kit includes 44 joint balls and 86 rods that can be used to build any structure your child imagines. The set also includes a building guidebook to…
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Best Robotics Kits for 9-Year-Olds
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07N4GWDZM”] This kit includes everything you need to create a doodling robot, a balance car and a reptile robot. The robots are battery-powered, and children will learn how to build a simple circuit and about motors. These unique robots are a fun DIY project to do with friends or family. The instruction booklet…
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Best Preschool Science Kits
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B089XLB118″] This kit includes basic lab equipment, like beakers and test tubes, color tablets and a color wheel. Children will learn about color mixing, reinforce their recognition of common colors and use a color wheel. The color tablets make a fun fizz that is engaging to watch as the color begins to fill…
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Best Magnet Kits for Kids
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07FMBQQS1″] This basic set for ages 8 and older includes 16 pieces used in multiple experiments. The instruction manual can be downloaded as a PDF, so you can take this set wherever your child wants to learn. This set helps kids develop observational skills, enhance their science learning and knowledge, and learn to…
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Best Dinosaur Books
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”1465443770″] With colored illustrations and short, quick facts, kids will be easily entertained and occupied by this dinosaur book. The text is not too much to scare away beginner readers, and the illustrations provide a great visual of each dino. This book is simple yet informative and is packed full of a variety…
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Best Intro to Engineering Toys
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B074TCJMQW”] In this set, there are 164 pieces that can be used for a variety of projects included in the three accompanying ebooks or for your child’s own exploration and creativity. This set helps develop STEM learning, logical thinking, problem-solving, motor skills, social development and creativity as kids learn about concepts in math,…
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Best Slime Kits
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07VFXWVCL”] This Elmer’s slime kit creates slime that becomes even more fun when the lights go off, featuring bright neon glow-in-the-dark colors in purple and yellow. The glue used for this slime is safe and nontoxic. The ingredients included in the set make the slime easy to create in just a few steps.…
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Best Robotics Kits for 10-Year-Olds
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B088NYPMDS”] This is a 12-in-1 robot kit that allows children to make modifications to the main robot’s body to allow it to roll, float, drive and more. Children will enhance their knowledge about mechanics and engineering, as well as work on their problem-solving skills and motor skills. Because the robot is solar-powered, it…
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Best Robotics Kits for 8-Year-Olds
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07Y53Q11X”] All of the pieces in this kit are made from safe, smooth materials to ensure a sturdy finished project. Each robot project has a different function and unique accessories that kids will love to explore. Some projects are more challenging than others, which means that your child will be able to continue…
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Best STEM Toys for Toddlers
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07V1RJSFQ”] This set of ladybug, bear, tortoise, butterfly, bee and car puzzles are made of durable wood and decorated with water-based paint. As children piece them together, they’ll work on their hand-eye coordination, color recognition and concentration skills. Designed for children 1 to 3 years old, these puzzles are safe for small children,…
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Best Kids Woodworking Sets
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B00O3GR492″] This set uses foam “wood” that is soft and safe for kids to use. With the included tools, kids will learn to measure and cut the wood down to the proper size needed for any of the projects, like the jetfighter, pirate ship or fort. The tools are also a great starter…
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Best Gear Learning Sets
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B012EBC0OG”] This set is perfect for creative and curious kids. It has interlocking blocks, spinning gears, swings, figurines, seesaws and more that can be used to create anything. It also includes a motorized spinning gear to get the gears moving. The bright colors and endless opportunities allow kids to explore their imagination and…
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Best STEM Toys for 6-Year-Olds
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B085Y178XF”] If your child loves vehicles and robots, they’ll love this toy. The main robot is fun to build, but since it can be transformed into 12 different vehicles, the fun never stops. Each vehicle has two forms, so the robot can take on 25 different models. This toy uses building bricks that…
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Best STEM Toys for 5-Year-Olds
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07Q2XKDWH”] This drill building set reinforces many skills and concepts related to STEM: building objects with tools, exercising creativity and imagination, practicing problem-solving abilities and refining fine motor skills. The set includes 237 pieces, including a motorized drill with two drill bits, a screwdriver, a wrench, a carrying case that doubles as the…
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Best STEM Toys for 4-Year-Olds
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B08B881411″] With this kit, children can create their own dinosaur toys: a T-Rex, Triceratops and Velociraptor. But kids can also mix and match the pieces to explore their creative side and make their own imaginative dinosaurs. All of the pieces are textured and look like normal dinosaur toys, offering a neat tactile and…
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Best Craft Sets for 8-year-olds
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B0016ISNW2″] The Magnetic Mini Tile Art craft set is a fun activity for children 8 and older. The kit includes 10 blank 2-by-2-inch tiles that can be decorated any way, a set of six paints — with white, black, blue, yellow, pink and navy colors — with a brush and 10 magnets. Kids…
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Best Craft Sets for 7-Year-Olds
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B0727P9R1H”] This kit has 500 interlocking pieces that can be snapped together to make necklaces, bracelets, rings and more. The pieces are made of safe plastic and come in an assortment of 12 colors and 15 shapes, allowing for loads of creative possibilities. Plus, the pieces can be used over and over again…
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Best Binoculars for Kids
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07S1VQ54K”] These Obuby binoculars come with soft rubber around the eyepieces for optimum comfort and safety. They have an ergonomic design that helps prevent slipping out of children’s hands. They offer strong, high-resolution magnification so kids can view objects in detail from far away. The coating around the binoculars absorbs any shock so…
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Best Telescopes for Kids
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B081TLNB5B”] This NASA telescope was designed to be easy to assemble and use. The telescope includes a finder scope for locating the moon and a high-powered eyepiece to get a closer look. A tabletop tripod stabilizes the telescope for viewing. [sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B08G1DZPND”] This Emarth telescope is made with high-quality parts, including premium-quality…
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Best Science Kits for Kids
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B07DF46VLV”] Children 8 and up will be able to explore relationships between familiar household items that create amazing reactions. This kit has over 26 experiments, allowing kids to set off milk explosions, make salt and pepper electricity and launch citrus rockets. Experiments help introduce and explain scientific concepts such as the pH scale,…
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Best Terrarium and Garden Kits for Kids
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B0839QGGVB”] If your child loves dinosaurs, this terrarium kit is a great option. Like other terrariums, it teaches kids about how plants grow: they can see it step-by-step and do it themselves with the easy-to-follow instructions. To go with the dino theme, this kit comes with five dinosaurs and info cards to educate…
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Best Fossil Kits for Kids
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”B082QQLGR5″] Choose from a variety of dinosaurs (T-rex, triceratops, mammoth, stegosaurus or brachiosaurus) with these kits that each come with dig blocks and tools so children discover the dinosaurs as they excavate. The dinosaur bone pieces are designed to look realistic; after all the pieces are uncovered, children can assemble them to create…
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Best Outer Space Books
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”1646119681″] If your child enjoys stargazing, they’ll love learning to identify constellations. This book teaches kids about the basics of space, such as planets and moons, while going in-depth about all sorts of constellations. Scientific terms are defined as well, so young readers get a better understanding of space and know the correct…
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Best Reptile Books
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”1426338198″] This book features exciting content that will engage young readers. It has answers to their wild questions, color photos to help them visualize each creature and loads of information about each creature’s characteristics, habitat and behavior. This book is designed for kids ages 4-8, so it is easy for them to read…
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Best Rocks and Mineral Books
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”0756633427″] This book covers a very wide range of geological treasures that will be engaging to a variety of readers. There are photographs, key features of each artifact and even compelling stories that will help readers understand and remember these rocks and gemstones. If your child is interested in starting their own collection…
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Best Human Body Books
[sc name=”amzProduct” ASIN=”1641522631″] Thanks to this book’s wide variety of activities, such as crosswords, connect-the-dots and coloring, children stay interested in learning about the human body. The workbook helps kids learn about body systems and individual parts of the body. It has a balance of activities and explanation, and each body system chapter has informative…