Whether your child wants to be a future geologist, archaeologist, chemist, or scientist, there are a wide variety of great science and discovery toys for them to have fun and learn with. There is an endless variety of kits, toys, games, and gadgets available to experiment and explore, some of which include; animal kits, archeology and geology toys, astronomy tools and kits, bugs and insects, chemistry and physics kits, electronic and robotic kits, geography and globes, habitats, microscopes, telescopes and binoculars.
Most children are delighted with anything that has to do with animals. There are plenty of fun and exciting habitats and games to keep your child entertained for hours. Frog habitats, horse and stable sets, plastic dinosaur kits, a variety of sea monkey habitats from magic castles to mini aquariums, creature keeper (to catch beetles, butterflies, and praying mantises, etc.), animal sets farm animals, plastic wild animals, hermit crab kits, reptile habitats, sea life plastic toy sets, plastic reptile sets, foam t-rex dinosaurs, foam lizards and foam great white sharks, by name just a few.
Archeology and geology games and educational toys offer wonderful educational experiences for children, allowing them to have fun while improving their learning skills. Some of the best toys and play ideas are; rock polishing kits, metal detectors, wooden dinosaur bone building kits available in different sizes (no glue or accessories needed), volcano making kits, outdoor adventure kit kits (available with flashlight, compass, functional camera, binoculars, digital watch and telescope) and 3D Wooden Dinosaur Puzzle.
For a future aspiring astronomer, anything to do with planets, stars, galaxies and the universe generates excitement. Some of the great astronomy articles that can be found for kids include; telescopes (if this is something your child is very interested in, be sure to find a quality telescope that will last and work properly), rockets (with sound effects and vibrations), 3D glow-in-the-dark solar systems, binoculars, games quest games, glow-in-the-dark stars and planets games, solar system mobiles, and portable star navigators (electronic devices used to locate and identify stars and their constellations).
Bugs and insects are interesting for children and adults alike, there are some great kits and observatories for watching and caring for bugs. One thing to keep in mind with most kits is that the grubs or bugs will only ship separately once the kit is purchased). Some of the exciting kits available are butterfly gardens (complete with feeding and viewing chamber supplies and an informational brochure), ant farms, ladybug gardens, butterfly flower seed and net sets, silkworm sets , plastic bug sets, creature viewer (magnification scope), and special bug jars. The butterfly kit allows a child to see the complete metamorphosis from larva to butterfly, an exciting and wonderful learning experience.
Aspiring chemists and physicists will love the cool instant circuit kits that allow your child to build a range of exciting projects, from radios to light bulb test rigs. Other great chemistry and physics kits available include; science kits (mixing colors, making soft crystals or rainbows in a test tube), water magic kits (allowing children to make snow, gels, and rainbows in a test tube, all with the addition of water ) and wonderful chemistry sets complete with microscope and accessories , supplies and equipment that allow beginning scientists to perform simple and fun chemistry experiments.
Electronics and robotics options for kids come in several exciting devices and kits. Metal detectors are a device that offers children a kind of “treasure hunt” experience through use at the beach or in the backyard, where they will find all kinds of lost treasures and trinkets. There are great electronic kits that allow kids to build everything from clock radios to robots and aliens that will respond to sound. Other fun and educational toys available are walkie-talkie kits, auto circuit kits, and moving robot kits to build an endless variety of moving vehicles and robots. These wonderful kits teach your child a variety of great skills and show them that learning really can be a lot of fun.
One of the most practical and excellent learning aids for geography is undoubtedly the globe. Today’s globes come in all sorts of different designs, some with raised relief land formations and others with beautiful prism designs. Popular electronic globes come with geographic facts, trivia, national anthems, and world clock times. Interactive e-books with talking maps that give names of states and capitals are available and offer children great and fun learning opportunities. Jigsaw puzzles are also another popular learning aid made in a variety of designs and sizes. Regardless of the balloon you choose for your child, it is sure to come in handy for years to come.
Finally, there is a wide selection of children’s microscopes, telescopes and binoculars available for observing insects, stars and wildlife. Microscopes offer future scientists and biologists a view of the physical world through magnification. While telescopes give a glimpse of the wonderful night sky and binoculars bring wildlife up close. All of these devices will change the way your child sees the world. These toys are made in both plastic sets and higher quality metal sets. The set you choose will depend on your child’s age and how often they will use the device. An older child will probably prefer a better quality set that will withstand wear and tear and be more optically correct.
Science and discovery toys, sets and devices should inspire fascination and curiosity in your child, helping to foster a love and desire to learn. All of the wonderful toys in this category are sure to provide any child with hours of entertainment while also giving them insight into science and how it works. These toys are sure to open doors and teach skills on a variety of different levels. The endless array of options can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, it’s always a good idea to do a little research before making your purchase. Toy reviews and recommendations are a great way to get an idea of what to expect.