Hands on Gifts for Young Scientists, Budding Engineers, and Aspiring Architects!

Joel Boyden | Nov 30 2022

Play Is One of the Earliest Forms of Learning...

Help the littles in your life get the most out of their play with some of these awesome gift ideas. These gifts will inspire a lifetime of learning for youngsters of all ages. 

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Lauri, Fun with Magnets: Ages 4+

Magnets are a fundamental step in learning how the world works, and this starter kit is a great option for some of the youngest kids starting their scientific journey. There are 14 included experiments to expand young minds.

 

Thames & Kosmos, Rubber Band Racers: Ages 8+

Learn about potential energy while building one of five racer models included in this kit. Choose between making a race car, a motorboat, or a rubber band-powered plane. Race your creation against a friend for even more fun!

 

Geomag, Mechanics Motion Magnetic Gears: Ages 7+

Build moving structures powered by magnetic attraction and repulsion. This 96-piece set teaches creativity and problem-solving skills. The pieces of this kit are made from high-quality steel and recycled plastics.

 

Thames & Kosmos, Electricity & Magnetism: Ages 8+

Watch as your little scientist performs over 60 experiments while learning about the relationship between electricity and magnets. This is a fundamental building block for understanding how many modern technologies work. Learn about different types of circuits and build a loudspeaker, a morse code relay, and more!

 

Educational Insights, Compost Kit: Ages 8+

Compare the decomposition of two different compostable items simultaneously with this science kit. It features a built-in magnifying glass so you can see all the details of the experiment.

 

Science Academy, Volcano Lab: Ages8+

Learn about both geology and chemistry together with this classic and exciting experiment! Mix citric acid and baking soda to create a bubbly lava flow. Includes everything you need to make a volcanic eruption safely. The base is designed around an actual volcano in Alaska.

 

Mindware, Dig it Up Dinosaur Eggs: Ages 4+

Your little archaeologist will dig this awesome dino egg set. It includes 12 eggs, suitable for a group activity or hours of solo entertainment. Each egg has a different dinosaur inside! Wet the eggs and start working away at the shell with the included chisel tool according to the instructions.

 

Lego Duplo: Police Station & Helicopter: Ages 2+

This Lego set is a great starter for toddlers ready to start building with their hands. Legos help build fine motor skills, imagination, and creativity.

 

Mindware, Keva Structures 200: Ages 5+

This simple set of building planks allows for boundless creativity while teaching balance, architectural principles, and geometry. It comes with 40 build ideas to try or build straight from the imagination! These pieces are fully reusable and do not require any glue.

 

Mindware, Make Your Own Toolbox: Ages 5+

Young builders will love the opportunity to customize their very own toolbox. This kit lets them express their creativity by creating functional storage for their growing collection of tools.

 

K’nex, Lincoln Logs on the Trail: Ages 3+

Share a piece of your childhood with your kids with this timeless set of Lincoln logs. Still made with real wood and is just as much fun as ever. Includes a roof, windows, a functional door, and figurines to live in the newly created log home. 

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