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 learn and have fun 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 games, bugs and insects, chemistry and physics games, 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 sets and stables, plastic dinosaur kits, a variety of sea monkey habitats from magical castles to mini aquariums, critter keeper (to catch beetles, butterflies and praying mantises, etc.), animal playsets plastic wild animals, hermit crab kits, reptile habitats, plastic sea life 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 grinding kits, metal detectors, wooden dinosaur bone building kits available in different sizes (no glue or accessories needed), volcano making kits, outdoor adventure equipment kits (available with flashlight, compass, functional camera, binoculars, digital watch and telescope) and 3D Wooden Dinosaur Puzzles.
For a would-be astronomer, anything to do with planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe generates excitement. Some of the great astronomy articles that can be found for children 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), glow-in-the-dark 3D solar systems, binoculars, games mission cards, glow-in-the-dark star and planet games, solar system mobiles, and handheld star navigators (electronic devices used to locate and identify stars and their constellations).
Bugs and insects are interesting for both children and adults, there are some excellent kits and observatories to watch and care for bugs. Something to keep in mind with most kits is that the larvae or insects 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 information booklet), Ant Farms, Ladybug Gardens, Butterfly Flower Seed and Net Kits, Silkworm Kits , plastic bug kits, creature scope (magnifying scope) and special bug jars. The butterfly kit allows a child to see the complete metamorphosis from larva to butterfly, a wonderful and exciting learning experience.
Aspiring chemists and physicists will love the fantastic snap-circuit kits that allow your child to build a number of exciting projects, from radios to light bulb test setups. 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 first-time scientists to carry out simple and fun chemistry experiments.
Electronics and robotics options for kids come in a number of exciting gadgets and kits. Metal detectors are a device that gives children a sort 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 to 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 that learning can really be a lot of fun.
One of the most practical and excellent learning aids for geography is undoubtedly the globe. Globes today 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. There are interactive e-books available with talking maps that give names of states and capitals and offer children great and fun learning opportunities. Puzzles are also another popular learning aid made in a variety of designs and sizes. Whichever balloon you choose for your child is sure to come in handy for years to come.
Lastly, 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 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 teaching them about science and how it works. These toys are sure to open doors and teach skills at a variety of different levels. The endless variety of options can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, it’s always a good idea to do some research before making your purchase. Toy reviews and recommendations are a great way to get an idea of what to expect.