Toys That Develop Scientific Inquiry
Electricity Science Kit Adventure
The Steve Spangler Science STEM Success Kit: Electricity Science Kit is an engaging exploration into the world of electrons and electricity that's perfect for curious young minds! Packed with exciting experiments, this kit allows kids to experience firsthand how electricity works while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It's not just a toy—it's the beginning of a fascination that could spark a future career in electronics! 8+ years
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Electricity Science Kit Adventure includes a range of exciting experiments that make learning about electrons as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride in the science fair.
Explore Anatomy with Dissect-It Frog Kit
Dissect-It Upgraded Frog Dissection Toy Kit is the perfect way to engage kids in the fascinating world of animal science and anatomy right from home! As curious little minds dive into this hands-on dissection adventure, they'll discover the intricate workings of a frog's body—all while developing critical thinking, fine motor skills, and scientific inquiry. With realistic organs, a complete skeletal structure, and comprehensive guidance, this kit turns learning into an exciting exploration that sparks future STEM interests. 8+ years
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Explore Anatomy with Dissect-It Frog Kit includes realistic organs and a complete skeletal structure, making it a delightful way for kids to dive into hands-on animal science at home.
Slinky Fun: Wiggle and Learn!
The Original Slinky® Brand Fidget Toy Pack offers a delightful trio of playful springs that encourage exploration and creativity. With three sizes to choose from, children can enhance their fine motor skills, develop hand-eye coordination, and engage in scientific principles of tension and gravity. Ideal for sparking curiosity and imaginative play, this set packs fun and educational value into every jingly-wiggly adventure! 5+ years
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Slinky Fun: Wiggle and Learn! includes a delightful trio of playful springs that transform every wiggle into an opportunity for hands-on exploration and learning about tension and gravity.
Jurassic World Dino Dig Adventure
The Thames & Kosmos Jurassic World Dominion Dinosaur Dig is an exciting excavation kit that brings paleontology to life! With custom Jurassic World tools, kids will learn about fossilization, dinosaurs, and the science of DNA while developing fine motor skills and hands-on problem-solving. Perfect for sparking curiosity in young explorers, this kit makes learning about the prehistoric world both engaging and educational. 5+ years
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Jurassic World Dino Dig Adventure includes custom Jurassic World tools, transforming kids into junior paleontologists while they unearth fossils and spark curiosity about dinosaurs.
Top Secret Spy Science Missions Await!
The Young Scientists Club Top Secret Spy Science Kit invites your child to step into the thrilling world of espionage and experimentation! Packed with ten exciting missions, this kit encourages hands-on learning as little detectives analyze fingerprints, use secret decoder wheels, and even build their own periscope. Not only does it ignite curiosity and imagination, but it also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will benefit your child beyond the spy realm. 8-10 years
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Top Secret Spy Science Missions Await! includes ten exciting missions that blend hands-on exploration with the thrill of becoming a mini detective, making science feel like an adventure.
Jurassic World Dino Dig Discovery Kit
The Jurassic World Dominion: Dinosaur Dig Kit is a thrilling adventure designed for curious minds aged 7 and up. As children excavate prehistoric treasures using custom tools, they're not just having fun—they're developing critical thinking, fine motor skills, and a love for science. This immersive kit invites young paleontologists to engage in hands-on learning while they piece together their very own T. 7+ years
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Jurassic World Dino Dig Discovery Kit includes custom excavation tools, transforming kids into real paleontologists as they dig up a T. Rex skeleton and uncover dino facts in two languages.
Magnetic Wands for STEM Exploration
United Scientific™ STEM Magnetic Wands open up a world of discovery and fun! As educators and parents, we understand how crucial it is for our children to engage in hands-on learning experiences. These colorful wands invite kids to explore the fascinating principles of magnetism while developing critical thinking and observation skills. 3+ years
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Magnetic Wands for STEM Exploration come in vibrant colors, making science fun and accessible as kids dive into the exciting world of magnetism while experimenting with everyday materials.
Explore Science with Eyedroppers & Spot Plates
Teacher Created Resources Up-Close Science: Eyedroppers & Spot Plates Activity Set invites curious young minds into the wonderful world of science! This hands-on set encourages exploration and experimentation, making learning feel like an exciting adventure. With engaging double-sided activity cards, kids dive into simple experiments with common materials, cultivating their observation skills and sparking scientific curiosity. 4-8 years
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Explore Science with Eyedroppers & Spot Plates includes engaging double-sided activity cards that transform everyday materials into exciting experiments, making little scientists feel like true pioneers in learning!
Explore with Science & Gemstones
The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Science Kit & Rock Collection Advent Calendar 2025 invites kids aged 8-12 to delve into the wonders of science while counting down to Christmas! Each day, children can engage in hands-on experiments that spark curiosity and encourage critical thinking, alongside collecting stunning gemstone specimens that nurture a love for geology. This unique blend of STEM education and fun ensures kids develop problem-solving skills and an appreciation for the natural world, making it a fantastic choice for parents and educators alike. 8-12 years
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Explore with Science & Gemstones includes daily hands-on experiments that turn the countdown to Christmas into a treasure hunt for knowledge and geology fun!
Jurassic Dino Dig Adventure
The Jurassic World: Dinosaur Dig Excavation Kit is an engaging hands-on activity that brings the excitement of paleontology to life for children. As they dig for treasures like the ferocious Giganotosaurus and assemble a Triceratops skeleton, they develop essential skills such as critical thinking, fine motor skills, and scientific inquiry—all while learning fascinating facts about dinosaurs and fossils. This unique, dust-free kit is perfect for sparking curiosity and fostering a love of STEM in a fun and safe way. 7+ years
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Jurassic Dino Dig Adventure is a dust-free excavation kit that turns fossil digging into a hands-on adventure, making paleontology as exciting as a dino-sized adventure in the backyard.
Hands-On Fossil Excavation Adventure
The Thames & Kosmos I Dig It! Rocks & Fossils Excavation Gift Set opens a world of discovery for young geologists in training. With 24 blind-packed excavation kits, children will develop critical thinking and fine motor skills as they chisel away to uncover unique mineral and fossil specimens, fostering a sense of wonder about geology and natural history. 5+ years
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Hands-On Fossil Excavation Adventure includes 24 blind-packed excavation kits, turning children into little paleontologists and igniting their curiosity about the wonders of the Earth.
Discover Geology: Wonders of The Earth
Wonders of The Earth is the perfect toolkit for adventurous young minds eager to explore geology, physics, and chemistry! This hands-on kit invites our children to create their own volcanoes with mesmerizing lava flows and to excavate a detailed T. rex skeleton, igniting a curiosity for paleontology. 8+ years
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Discover Geology: Wonders of The Earth includes high-quality materials for safe, hands-on experiments that turn our kids into mini geologists and paleontologists, all while having a blast.
Fizzy Volcano Science Adventure
The Learning Resources Fizzy Volcano Science Kit is an engaging way for kids ages 4 and up to dive into the world of chemistry through fun experiments! With 10 hands-on projects, this kit promotes observation, critical thinking, and fine motor skills, all while sparking curiosity about scientific principles. Perfect for parents and educators looking to inspire a love of STEM, this kit turns a playtime into a meaningful educational experience. 4+ years
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Fizzy Volcano Science Adventure includes 10 hands-on projects that turn kitchen counters into explosive labs, making chemistry feel like pure fun instead of homework.
Rock On! National Geographic Tumbler Kit
National Geographic Platinum Series Ultra Quiet Rock Polisher Kit is an incredible way to spark a love of geology in our kids! With its easy-to-use design and sound-dampening cover, we can enjoy quality time exploring the fascinating world of rocks together without disturbing the peace of our homes. This kit not only fosters patience and concentration as they wait for their polished gems but also encourages creativity with jewelry-making possibilities. 8+ years
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Rock On! National Geographic Tumbler Kit features an ultra-quiet design that allows us to polish rocks together without the noise, making geology-time a peaceful family affair.
National Geographic Dinosaur Terrarium Kit
The National Geographic Dinosaur Terrarium Kit for Kids is a fantastic way to blend play with education! This engaging science kit encourages children to grow their very own mini indoor garden while diving into the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Beyond just planting seeds and watering, kids will develop essential skills in responsibility and observation as they watch their dino habitat come to life under a colorful, multicolor LED light. 5-12 years
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National Geographic Dinosaur Terrarium Kit includes colorful LED lighting that ignites imagination, merging the magic of dinosaurs with the thrill of nurturing a garden—talk about two dreams in one!
National Geographic Gemstone Adventure Kit
The National Geographic Gemstone Dig Kit invites young explorers to unearth 10 real gemstones and crystals just like a geologist! This hands-on science kit not only sparks curiosity and creativity but also enhances fine motor skills, patience, and critical thinking as kids dig, identify, and learn fascinating facts about each unique gemstone. Parents and educators will appreciate how this engaging activity combines outdoor exploration with valuable science learning. 8+ years
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National Geographic Gemstone Adventure Kit includes 10 real gemstones for kids to dig up, turning learning about geology into a hands-on treasure hunt that ignites curiosity.
B. Toys 9-Piece Microscope Adventure
The B. Toys 9 Pieces Toy Microscope Set is the perfect gateway for young explorers eager to dive into the wonders of science! Designed for curious minds aged 4 and up, this engaging set includes a 2-way microscope, magnifying glass, tweezers, and adorable toy critters, allowing little ones to observe nature up close. 4+ years
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B. Toys 9-Piece Microscope Adventure includes a 2-way microscope that transforms nature into an engaging science lab, planting seeds of curiosity in young explorers.
Dive into Ariel's Undersea Learning Fun
The Just Play Disney Junior Ariel Royal Family 6-Piece Color-Change Mermaid Figure Set opens the door to imaginative play for kids aged 3 and up. This enchanting collection encourages storytelling skills, creative expression, and scientific inquiry through color-changing features that engage children in tactile experiences with temperature. As they explore the stories of Ariel and her family, kids also develop fine motor skills by posing the articulated figures, fostering both coordination and imaginative adventures in the magical realm of Atlantica. 3+ years
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Dive into Ariel's Undersea Learning Fun features six color-change figures that bring storytelling to life while encouraging kids to explore temperature and creativity in the enchanting world of Atlantica.
Exploring the Microscope STEM Tool
The Thames & Kosmos Microscope Essential STEM Tool transforms the way young learners engage with science! Perfectly designed for curious minds, this entry-level microscope encourages exploration and discovery, featuring three magnification levels up to 600x for observing the unseen world around us. With 45 accessories to inspire hands-on experimentation, kids not only develop critical thinking skills but also enhance their creativity as they capture stunning microscopic images through a smartphone adapter. 8+ years
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Exploring the Microscope STEM Tool comes with 45 accessories to inspire hands-on experimentation, turning every observation into a mini science adventure right in your living room.
Glow-Up Your Own Terrarium
The Wow in The World Light-UP Terrarium invites kids to dive into the fascinating world of plant growth while igniting their creativity! Perfect for curious minds aged 6+, this engaging STEM toy not only teaches children about botany as they watch their own alfalfa sprouts grow, but it also fosters responsibility with low-maintenance plant care. With the added charm of glow-in-the-dark stickers and UV lights, children can customize their terrarium to their liking, providing endless opportunities for imaginative play and science exploration. 6+ years
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Glow-Up Your Own Terrarium features customizable glow-in-the-dark stickers, making plant care a creative journey that sparks scientific curiosity and responsibility in young minds.
Ultimate Dinosaur Play and Learn Fun
The NECA - Dinosaurs - 7'' Scale Action Figure - Ultimate Earl Sinclair offers an engaging way for kids to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs. This action figure not only sparks imaginative play but also helps develop storytelling skills, encourages scientific inquiry, and fuels a curiosity for paleontology, making it an excellent choice for parents and educators alike. With Earl Sinclair by their side, children can embark on exciting adventures while learning about these prehistoric creatures and their environments. 4+ years
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Ultimate Dinosaur Play and Learn Fun includes the engaging Earl Sinclair figure, making it a fantastic tool for sparking kids' curiosity about dinosaurs and their epic adventures.
National Geographic Jumbo Dinosaur Dig Kit
The National Geographic Jumbo Dinosaur Egg Dig Kit is a thrilling adventure for young paleontologists! This hands-on excavation kit allows kids to uncover 12 amazing dinosaur figures and a stunning replica T. Rex tooth, fostering curiosity about science and history. 6+ years
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National Geographic Jumbo Dinosaur Dig Kit includes a 6-inch egg filled with 12 dinosaur figures, making dino discovery a thrilling mix of fun and learning for every little paleontologist.
Santa's Magical Christmas Science Kit
Santa's Christmas Science Workshop inspires kids aged 8 and up to dive into the festive world of science with five magical experiments! This educational kit blends holiday cheer with hands-on learning, allowing children to explore concepts like crystallization and properties of hydrophobic materials. By engaging in enchanting experiments like making instant snow and growing crystal-covered Christmas trees, children are not only having fun but also developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 8+ years
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Santa's Magical Christmas Science Kit invites kids into five exciting experiments like making instant snow, blending holiday cheer with hands-on science to keep learning festive all winter.
Exciting Science Experiments for Kids
60+ Science Experiment Kit for Kids Ages 5-6-7-8 is the perfect springboard for sparking your child's curiosity in the world of science! As parents and educators, we know how vital it is to nurture that innate curiosity, and this kit makes it not only fun but incredibly engaging. With over 60 hands-on experiments—like creating your own lava lamp or digging for dinosaur eggs—children develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and an enthusiasm for exploration. 5-8 years
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Exciting Science Experiments for Kids includes over 60 hands-on experiments that turn parents and children into co-explorers, igniting curiosity while making lasting memories together.