It's amazingly easy to create beautiful marbled effects on paper, fabric, and other absorbent materials with this kit from Aitoh! Drip a combination of the six non-toxic marbling inks onto the water's surface, swirl it so the pattern is just right, then lay your material on top to pick up the gorgeous colors. Then, use your marbled material for cards, collages, and more! In addition to the inks, this set includes reusable marbling float paper, allowing you to make a wide variety of marbled prints and projects in no time.
Kids can learn coding principles through crafting with the Coding Charms kit from hand2mind! Your child will learn about algorithms, encryption, puzzling, sequencing, variables, puzzle, binary, and much more. They'll choose from 18 different designs to make with the included fuse beads, then follow the code to create 10 keychains — and a hands-on understanding of how coding directions allow computers and robots to create complex things. This screen-free kit comes with a 44-page activity book, 2,000 fuse beads, a pegboard, a pair of tweezers, reusable ironing sheets, 15 key chain clips, and 10 oval hooks. It's a unique, tactile way to get kids thinking about programming!
She'll be ready for any emergency with the Get Well First Aid Kit from Melissa & Doug! This 26-piece kit includes realistic fabric and plastic accessories: bandages, gauze, and medical tape; wipes, cooling spray, and an ice pack; and even a wrist cast, splint, and sling. The reusable activity card encourages kids to practice the steps of providing emergency care! When playtime is done, everything packs neatly into the snap-shut first aid box. It's a great way to foster pretend play and empower kids to imagine themselves helping others in the future!
Your baby can have some fun — while strengthening muscles and learning more about her world — with this sloth playmat from Fisher-Price! The Ready to Hang Sensory Sloth Gym offers plenty of fun to babies, whether they're lying on the mat or enjoying a little tummy time, including a mirrored sun, jingling clouds, clacking butterflies, and crinkling leaves. There's even a baby sloth to high five and a chewy orange for teething! This playmat is machine washable and comes with the overhead arch and six removable toys.
Get your imagination soaring and your pulse pounding with this group outdoor game that pits two mythical forces against each other! You can play as either a Wizard, hunting magical crystals, or a Werewolf, one of the crystals' defenders. All of the necessary pieces for 4 to 10 players and three different levels of play are included, and all the game pieces glow in the dark for exciting after-dark fun! You can even combine this set with Capture the Flag REDUX to create a three-team competition!
You can glide with ease with this self-balancing scooter hoverboard from Hover-1! This hoverboard has 6.5" wheels that are sturdy and stable, making it easier to control — and riders will love the glowing LED lights. It's designed to be easy for beginners to learn to ride, and with a weight range up to 220 pounds, both kids and adults can experiment. Once you get used to it, you can show off your skills and enjoy some tunes with the built-in BlueTooth speaker! Plus, you can download the app to adjust for your level of experience, enable GPS tracking, customize your LEDs, and much more.
Learn about circuitry, electronics, and much more with this Snap Circuits kit from Elenco! You'll build an electronic circuit on the Snap Rover base; because the Snap Circuits components go together with no soldering required, kids can experiment as they please. Then, connect your rover to the Snap Circuits Coding App and you can program it to move or to make patterns of lights and sounds. This set comes with the Snap Rover, the SC Controller, more than 25 other Snap Circuits parts, and an easy-to-use, full-color project manual explains electrical and coding concepts and includes exciting coding challenges.
The Kidizoom Camera from VTech allows your child to become an instant photographer and movie director with the press of a button. Take and edit photos with wacky effects, shoot video movies, or play 4 cool games right on the camera. With built in memory, a MicroSD expansion slot and the ability to connect to a computer, your child can easily keep all of their creations so they can be treasured forever.
Pay tribute to 32 women who changed the world with this set of heirloom-quality blocks from Uncle Goose! This hand-crafted set features women who made significant contributions to the world, including figures like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, and more. Each block features one woman's name, portrait, quote, and a short explanation of her historical importance. Together, the blocks can be assembled to form the Suffrage Movement slogan Deeds Not Words. They're sturdy enough for play but also make a beautiful display piece and learning tool — and, like all Uncle Goose products, they're made in the USA from sustainable Michigan basswood and non-toxic inks.
Your whole family can have hours of creative fun with the amazing Spirograph Deluxe Set from Kahootz. Simply choose from the gears and wheels, put your paper in place, and create whirling, spiraling, mix and match patterns for a totally awesome image. Use the design guide to try out tried and true designs, or get creative and create cool and colorful graphics of your own.
Who needs video games when you can uncover real life crystals and gems! The Kidzlabs Crystal Mining kit has everything she needs to excavate and study some real stones. Eight genuine little crystals (clear quartz, agate, dolomite, amethyst, or rose quartz) embedded in a big hunk of plaster; use the included digging tool and brush to excavate your treasures, then study them with the magnifier and keep it all safe in the storage pouch. Let her search for real buried treasure!
The littlest builders don't just stack blocks: they also toss, squeeze, and even chew them! These squishy plastic blocks are soft enough to be safe even in the hands of overenthusiastic kids, and the BPA-, lead-, and phthalate-free material means you don't have to worry if they end up in someone's mouth. Each block also features a different animal and a number from 1 to 10, all hand-sculpted. This set comes in a recycled plastic bag for easy storage.
In this game from Blue Orange, the goal is green energy! Cultivate your trees to take best advantage of the sun... without blocking out the littlest seedlings from the much-needed light. As your trees move through their life cycle, you'll earn points when they catch the light — but since the sun shifts in the sky, the tree that was in a clearing a few turns ago could be in darkness now, so you'll have to think ahead. This game from two to four players is a supreme test of logic skills.
With this kids' karaoke machine from VTech, you can take center stage! The Kidi Star Karaoke Machine has a Music Magic mode that turns down the main vocal track from any song from the MP3 player or mobile device — or you can sing along to the eight included original songs. A disco light on the machine allows you to create colorful light effects, and you can even add audience sounds! Performance-loving kids will have hours of fun with this machine.
Throw the ultimate bash with this awesome, all-inclusive kit from Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye! This party-sized kit contains 14 vibrant dye colors which activate with water only — no need to presoak fabrics with soda ash before dyeing. The dyes are also safe to machine-wash, so they'll stay bright and colorful, especially if you use them on 100% natural fabrics. With plenty of dye, gloves, rubber bands, and more to do up to 36 projects, it's a great choice for the classroom, summer camp, a party, and more!
This matching game from eeBoo is a wonderful way to develop an appreciation of diversity around the world while enhancing memory skills. The smiling faces of 24 children from countries all over the world are fun — and sometimes challenging — to match in this memory game. The back cover shows each child and identifies their home country, to inspire kids to learn more about the varied cultures and nations of our planet.
This expansive kit has everything to keep budding preschool scientists busy experimenting! This Deluxe Lab Set from Learning Resources' Primary Science line line provides kids with step-by-step instructions on 20 double-sided activity cards. Young scientists can then record their results in the write-and-wipe journal. With 45 pieces in all, including funnels, test tubes, twisty connector tubes, a sensory tube, a ViewScope, and more, there's plenty to spark her scientific curiosity!
Kids can explore the tiny world all around us — guided by Bindi Irwin — with this talking microscope from GeoSafari! Insert one of the 20 prepared slides and select Fact Mode or Quiz Mode, and Irwin will teach kids all about the fascinating things they can see through their 5X magnification scope. Because it has two comfortable eyepieces, preschoolers can use it without having to close one eye, making it perfect for the littlest scientists.
Practice your vet skills with this cute clinic from B. Toys. Four latching kennels with color-coded keys house a cat and dog patient, and the four vet's tools are handy for performing checkups. The clinic also acts as a storage and carrying case for easy cleanup or for play on the go. Parents will love that it's BPA-, lead-, and phthalate-free, but kids will love how it sparks their imagination for hours of vet play!
Create images with texture and depth by coloring with clay in this kit fro Faber-Castell's Do Art line! Everything you need to color in four jungle-themed design boards is included: 12 vibrantly colored sticks of clay, a rubber-tipped blending tool, and 3 double-sided clay tools. It even includes easel backs to display your work when you're done! Plus, parents will love that the modeling clay in this kit is non-toxic, never dries out, and won't stain little hands.
This doctor kit from Learning Resources features enough medical tools for a whole team of young doctors to play at the same time! The sturdy plastic 19-piece set includes stethoscope and pager with realistic sounds, a battery operated cell phone, plus forceps, bandages, thermometer and more. Everything fits into a handy 12" x 14" x 3 ½ " plastic clamp-tight case. It's sure to inspire pretend play — and maybe big dreams for the future!
Is there anything more amazing than cracking a seemingly ordinary rock and finding a geode? 12 geodes in this pack are carefully selected by Gem Center USA, with a guarantee that 90% of them will have a proper hollow geode inside. Ranging from marble to golf ball size, you could discover smoky quartz, clear quartz, or even amethyst crystals! Instructions for breaking the geodes are included.
Whet the appetites of budding young scientists of all ages with more than 65 unique, fun, hands-on science activities! This kit guarantees hours and hours of science fun as kids explore the three areas of science (Physical, Earth and Life) as well as activities in Chemistry, Physics, Magnetism, Weather, Biology, Geology and Flight. For more kits to encourage an interest in STEM, visit our Hands-On Science Collection.
Learn the basics of robotic engineering with this kit from Thames and Kosmos' Kids First line! Kids follow along with a storybook as they build non-motorized models of the ten robots in the story, learning about concepts like gear trains and simple machines. The robots kids will build have moving parts, so they can learn firsthand about simple machines and gear trains. Large pieces make it easy for preschoolers to build all by themselves — and to experiment on their own.
Even little kids can learn basic money skills with the Moonjar Moneybox! Moonjar moneyboxes are divided into three separate compartments: Spend, Save, and Share. Kids can track their deposits and withdrawals with the passbook, and watch their contributions to each category grow. This division is a great way to teach children about the benefits of saving money for a special purpose versus spending it immediately, and also provides an easy way to make charitable giving a part of your child's life. For another divided piggy bank, check out the Smart Piggy Trio Bank for ages 4 and up, which includes three separate ledgers for tracking funds.
Spark their imaginations with this cardboard castle playhouse that they get to decorate themselves! This castle from Easy Playhouse is reversible, so kids can experiment with different colors and designs. Sturdy and durable, with a 32" square floor and two doors, four large windows, and four turrets, it's sure to spark plenty of imaginative pretend play — and plenty of artistic creativity. For another fun color-your-own playhouse, check out the Color Your Own Castle.
Elements are the building blocks of the universe — and now they can be the building blocks of your toy box with this fun set from Uncle Goose! 20 solid wood building blocks, made in the US from sustainable Michigan basswood, feature the elements of the periodic table painted in non-toxic, child-safe inks. And even though they're building blocks, don't think they're just for babies — chemistry geeks will love these colorful blocks as much at 36 years as 36 months! For two more of Uncle Goose's science-themed block sets, check out the Dinosaur Blocks and the Fossil Blocks.
A 3D, gravity-powered logic puzzle in a box! With Gravity Maze from ThinkFun, you stack the translucent towers to create a path for your marble from the starting point to the target. Each challenge card increases in difficulty, forcing you to think creatively about how to get the marble where you want it. With 60 challenge cards and 9 towers, these clever puzzles will provide hours of play!
Unleash your inner wizard with this magical science kit from Scientific Explorer! First, you'll create your own custom magic wand. Then, you'll learn to cast color changing spells, make smoke appear from your fingers, create magical potions, and much more. In addition to the instructions for each of nine cool magic tricks that you can show off to friends and family, this awesome kit will teach you the science behind them. Whether you reveal the secrets is up to you! Who knew science was so magical?
Blast Off! Climb into your very own "Space Module" for interplanetary exploration. Pacific Play Tents' Space Module tent comes complete with two roll-up "hatch flaps" for secret access. Exciting graphics make this a real life play experience. This "Space Module" has a roll up entry door for easy passage. Plus, at 48" x 48" x 42", it's big enough for multiple astronauts and explorers to play at once.
Explore the globe — in puzzle form — with this 3D globe puzzle from Ravensburger. This beautifully detailed puzzle is made of curved, sturdy plastic pieces that fit together snugly to form a perfectly smooth surface, no glue required! 540 puzzle pieces snap together to create an 8.7" diameter globe, and the set includes a plastic display stand, metal display stand, reference map, and instructions.
Blast off into outer space with this great rocket ship with two astronauts from Green Toys! This rocket has a detachable top capsule and astronauts with molded-on spacesuits, helmets, and dual-tank backpacks. The rocket's door opens into stairs to the main compartment, and the capsule includes clever details like knobs, gauges, and Green Toys' signature 8-track! Environmentally conscious parents will also love that it's made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic and packaged in recyclable packaging.
There's creativity and magic under the surface of the sheets in Melissa & Doug's scratch art kit! This deluxe set includes four sheets each of Scratch and Sparkle, Rainbow Black, Rainbow White, and Scratch-Lite translucent styles. Add a stencil, two styluses, and some hanging materials, and you have everything you need to make unique and beautiful scratch art!
This fruity pie teaches early number skills and attributes like color and shape — but kids will just have fun! The sorting cards fit into the bottom of the pan to provide visual cues for different ways to categorize the colorful fruit counters, while the top crust becomes a bowl to hold extras. As an added bonus, the jumbo tweezers reinforce fine motor skills, including pre-writing skills. The set includes 60 counters (7 fruits in 5 different colors), a durable plastic pie with a removable divider, 3 double-sided sorting cards, 2 jumbo tweezers and an Activity Guide.
The Soothe & Glow Seahorse is the perfect companion for your little one. With 8 lullabies, soft music and soothing sounds of the ocean, plus a soft glowing light, you'll create a peaceful environment perfect for bedtime! During the the day, this cuddly plush makes a great friend for imaginary underwater adventures. It only takes a gentle squeeze to activate the sounds, so even a little one can do it all by herself.
Tell her "We Can Do It!" with these yellow Rosie the Riveter crew socks by Socksmith. The iconic image of women’s strength and capability cuts a dramatic figure on these 70% cotton, 27% nylon, 3% lycra socks. With these to keep her on her toes, she’ll feel ready for anything! You can also get the same print on a black background.
Even kids love to use power tools! With the Take Apart Airplane from Battat, kids can assemble and disassemble a colorful plane with a power drill that comes with three different bits. With practice, they'll learn how to optimize their work, practicing their fine motor skills and concentration. It's the perfect toy for any child who dreams of building a real plane someday! For another Take Apart set, check out this Take Apart Crane.
Enjoy an expertly crafted, beautifully painted dollhouse that your kids can change with the seasons! The All-Season Dollhouse allows you to rearrange not just the furniture, but also the stairs and even the roof, for hours of novel dollhouse play. And, like all Hape toys, parents will feel good knowing that the wood comes from FSC managed forests and is finished with non-toxic inks and paints.
Create your own yarn art with ease with this set from Creativity for Kids! It's simple to use a knit loom: just wind the yarn around the loom and then flip the loops. In no time, you'll be making a pom pom hat and a cup cozy! This kit contains everything you need, including 90 yards of chunky rainbow yarn, a large circle loom, two rainbow pompoms, and a heart applique.
Be a comic artist like you've always dreamed with this kit from Lulu Jr.! Write and illustrate your own comic on the included sheets, then send them off to Lulu Jr. and they'll print an 18-page comic book that looks just like the real thing! It even includes a professionally typeset title page. You can order additional copies online as well, so you can have your own mini comic run! (Please note: completed books can only ship within the US.)
In Cauldron Quest from Peaceable Kingdom, the evil wizard has cast a spell that you can break — if you can figure out the ingredients necessary for a magic potion. Once you know what ingredients you need, you have to move their bottles across the board and into the cauldron — before the wizard arrives to stop you. It'll take cooperation, strategy, and a handful of luck to save the day! Kids will love the unique round board and the characterful game pieces that make them feel like real wizards.
The classic pounding toy gets a musical update with this version from Hape! Hit the balls on the Pound and Tap Bench and they go tinkling over the xylophone. Pull out the keyboard and the xylophone can be played solo. Durable child safe paint finish and solid wood construction are hallmarks of Hape toys, but what kids will love is the fun play and the bright colors. Let the music begin!
Learn how to crack the case with the Spy Science Kit from National Geographic! This is a safe and fun educational science kit that will have you following clues and gathering evidence by decoding secret message, writing in invisible ink, peeking around corners with a periscope, and surreptitiously surveilling someone with spy glasses. The included experiment guide features ten missions to get kids learning spycraft, plus fascinating information about the history of espionage.
Kids can learn how to use their very own microscope with this kit from AmScope! In this 52-piece set, they'll get a beginner compound microscope with 120x, 240x, 300x, 480x, 600x, and 1200x magnifications, a monocular viewing head with LED and mirror illumination, and a durable metal frame. Then, they can use the accessories, including slides, dyes, cover slips, and even brine shrimp eggs with a little hatchery to discover the potential of their scope! Everything tucks safely into a storage case so she can explore the miniature world around us any time. For a more advanced compound microscope with magnification up to 2500X, check out the AmScope Binocular Compound Microscope with Camera — or add the 100-Piece Prepared Microscope Slide Set to give her plenty of specimens to examine!
Kids love being able to spot the tracks of the animals that passed by, and this fun and educational game can help them identify them all! High quality cards depict animal photography, including both their common and biological names, as well as their tracks. Kids can then play three traditional games with a science-based twist as they remember and match the animals and tracks. After the game, the real fun begins: get outside and figure out which of those animals leave tracks in your area! With forty different animals from all over the world, kids will have plenty to learn and explore with this game.
The incredible inner workings of the human body are beautifully portrayed in this double-sided educational floor puzzle from Dr. Livingston! This puzzle series features detailed and accurate anatomy puzzles, and this 100-piece floor puzzle is just the right size for medically curious kids. The completed puzzle is 4 feet long so kids can imagine how their own body works! Plus, the large, sturdy pieces ensure kids can assemble it over and over.
Your young rock hound can unearth twenty real gems and fossils with real archeological tools in this dig kit from National Geographic! Using your chisel and brush, gently excavate your finds, which include intriguing specimens like a shark tooth, a geode fragment, a coprolite, and more; then check out the detailed 16-page learning guide to identify your find and learn more. It's perfect for budding paleontologists and geologists!
Mysterious creatures from distant planets have landed on Earth — and with this lab set from Learning Resources, she'll extract two beaker creatures collectibles, then conduct a variety of real-world science experiments inspired by the creatures and their home worlds! As they play, kids will learn about classifying their beaker creature, as well as other scientific principles through both the experiments and the included mini-posters. Additional beaker creatures are also available so kids can collect them all!
Now kids can take an even bigger look at the amazing underground world of ants with this set from Uncle Milton! The re-designed Giant Ant Farm has a sleek look and twice the viewing area of many smaller ant habitats, perfect for watching them dig tunnels, build bridges, and more. A self-locking device makes it escape-proof and provides easy access for feeding and giving water to the ants. The included tubes and antports also allow you to connect this to other ant farms, too! Plus, the learning guide provides all sorts of information about the fascinating world of ants.
Learn hands-on science in the great outdoors with this fun kit from SmartLab Toys! Kids will discover the science in the everyday through 21 activities: they'll explore weather with the climate station, collect and test various examples of natural science effects, and track their findings in a science log. They can even enjoy some after-dark fun with the UV Night Scope! This set comes with the night scope, a bug catcher, a macro lens, a nature scope viewer with a magnifying lens, collect and store compartments, a beaker, pH test strips, take-along ID charts, and a 32-page, full-color science activity book.
Sometimes science can make you say "ew" — and sometimes that's fascinating! With the National Geographic Super Gross Chemistry Set, kids can explore all sorts of slimy, goopy, and icky experiments. Kids will make boiling boogers, squishy eyeballs, and glowing worms, and they'll watch a vomiting test tube and create boiling boogers, too. Kids can follow the simple instructions, complete with illustrations, to create 15 experiments using the contents of the kit, learning about polymers, chemical reactions, pH science, and more. Then, they can use the bonus booklet to perform 10 more experiments with stuff around the home!
Get her started on a real microscope with this kit from National Geographic! This duel LED microscope can illuminate slides from below or 3D objects from above for great viewing at both 20X and 50X magnification. Check out the pre-prepared slides, or follow the guide to learn how to prepare your own samples to examine. The kit also includes everything you need to hatch, care for, and observe a batch of brine shrimp eggs; along the way, you'll learn principles of scientific observation! This high-quality kit is sure to encourage curious kids.
Create and adapt your own creature in this game that puts your creation against a dangerous world! Traits like a Hard Shell will protect you from carnivores, while a Long Neck helps you get food others can't reach. With a dynamic ecosystem happening around you, you'll have to adjust your plan without warning, so make sure you're ready. With over 12,000 different species to create, every game becomes a different adventure! Plus, this game has multiple expansions for even more options to help your creatures eat, adapt, and thrive.
Build a world with this unique strategy game from Blue Orange! In Planet, you build a "globe" using your 12-sided, 3D planet core and a set of magnetic continent tiles. Select landscape tiles representing oceans, deserts, mountains, or frozen terrain. If you place them together carefully, you'll create ecosystems that fulfill habitat objectives and encourage animals to populate your world! This strategy game for 2 to 4 players will get kids thinking about the remarkable planet we call home.
Explore the wonders of chemistry with this mega science kit from National Geographic! This enormous set includes everything you need for 15 experiments that you can use to learn more about science and amaze your friends. Kids will build and erupt a volcano, create a geyser, launch a rocket, and cause some awesome chemical reactions. There's also a bonus experiment guide with 30 additional experiments that can all be done with common household items — a total of 45 experiments to try!
Bring the universe to her bedroom with this projector from Learning Resources that's simple enough for a preschooler to use! Kids can project images of planets, stars, spacewalks, and more by changing the three discs, each with eight images, that are included in this set. Meanwhile, parents will appreciate that the automatic shutoff conserves battery life.
This 500-piece puzzle from Mudpuppy is the perfect family project! Parents and kids will enjoy working together to assemble the 20" by 20" puzzle with an exciting outer space theme. Then, turn off the lights to discover a whole different picture that glows in the dark! When you're done, put it back in the storage box until you're ready for more puzzling fun. Parents will appreciate that this puzzle is environmentally conscious, with greyboard that uses 90% recycled paper, packaging that uses 70% recycled paper, and nontoxic inks.
Explore the amazing, microscopic world of nanotechnology with this 60-piece science kit! Through a series of experiments, kids learn about size, scale, and order of magnitude, then learn how laser light, electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy can make tiny machines — some only a few atoms across — visible. With 41 different experiments to conduct and step-by-step directions in the 72-page, full-color manual, you can learn all about this giant tiny world in your own home!
These sweet treats also teach some sweet science! With the Yumology! Sweets Lab from Learning Resources, kids will use common pantry ingredients to make ice pops, juices, and no-bake treats, while learning the scientific principles that hide in plain sight in our kitchens. Kids will mix colors, learn about changing states from liquid to solid, and more as they follow the seven easy experiments in the guide! Best of all, all the equipment in the set is reusable so kids can make more sweets whenever they please. For two more fun kits from this series, check out the Yuckology Slime Lab and the Splashology Water Lab.
Jump on The Magic School Bus Rides Again with Fiona Felicity Frizzle for a hands-on introduction to the principles of chemistry! This bus-shaped science kit includes instructions for 51 experiments, from plating copper to making slime to measuring pH. Aside from common household items, all the supplies necessary are includes, as well as a pair of goggles — safety first! Plus, it includes a data notebook so your little scientist can record the results of their experiments and what she wants to find out more about.
She can learn about how the body works with this magnetic dress-up doll from Melissa and Doug! Place magnets on the body form to help kids visualize the skeleton, the circulatory system, the organs, and more. Anatomically correct magnets for both boys and girls are included, perfect for mixed groups. It's an excellent choice for the would-be doctor or anatomist on your list!
Get into the world of bacteria, fungi, and viruses with this set from Nancy B.'s Science Club! Kids will culture harmless microbes in the included petri dishes, then use the colony counting grid to check their populations. Kids can examine questions like what temperature makes microbes go faster and even test the "5-second rule"! An included journal provides experiment ideas, plus a place to record all her findings.
Explore basic chemical principles with this modeling kit from Thames and Kosmos that uses magnetic bonding sites to represent how atoms join up to become molecules! Fifty atom models representing sixteen elements join together to create thousands of different molecules; scan your models with the iOS app to learn what molecule you've created. It's a hands-on way to learn about the building blocks of chemistry.
Turn up the volume on your Kidnoculars with this set of sound-amplifying binoculars that let you both see and hear! Kidnoculars Extreme offer 3x visual magnification and headset-free audio amplification. To make them easy for kids to use, they have a breakaway strap for safety and extra-large eyepieces on the focus-free binoculars. They're sure to encourage kids to explore the world around them in a whole new way!
Explore 120 of the most common birds of Eastern and Central North America — this puzzle from the New York Puzzle Company has them all, from the majestic Bald Eagle to the elegant Sandhill Crane! This puzzle, made in partnership with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, comes with an informational poster and even includes a QR code to download an app with recordings of all the birds' songs and calls. This 1000-piece puzzle is 26.625'' by 19.25'' when complete, perfect for seeing every detail or for working on as a group. For another high-quality puzzle for bird lovers, check out this The World of Birds 1000-Piece Puzzle, also for ages 12 and up.
Explore the world of insects with Nancy B.'s Science Club from Educational Insights! Inside this kit you'll find everything you need to collect, observe, and learn about bugs. Kids can use the pit trap with a funnel or the easy catch-and-release bug catcher to trap specimens, then put them in the portable bug terrarium for observation. Inside the Incredible Insects journal, they'll find out how to use all their bug-catching gear, and get ideas for activities to help them explore entomology. It's sure to prompt new curiosity about the overlooked creatures in the great outdoors!
There's a whole world you can't see — the world of germs! Join Ms. Frizzle and her students in the Magic School Bus as they explore bacteria and fungi with this exciting science kit. Young scientists will culture bacteria and fungi in petri dishes, learn about antibiotics, grow mold, use yeast to inflate a balloon, and more. Everything you need for the experiments (except common household items) is included, so she can explore the fascinating field of microbiology as soon as she opens the box. For more fun themed science kits inspired by this popular TV show, check out our Young Scientist Club Collection.
Show off some flashy science with this fun and accessible kit from Science Explorer! With this set, both adults and kids can learn about solutions, acids and bases, and more — and how you can use them to create truly impressive results in 11 different activities. The detailed instructions ensure that you don't need an extensive background in science to make the experiment work or to understand why they do. From a color-changing volcano to growing jiggly crystals, these experiments will truly blow your mind!
Blast off with this model rocket from Estes! This classically-designed, beginner skill level rocket will thrill every time you launch it into the blue. The Taser’s pre-colored parts and easy self-stick decal make this launch set a perfect choice for novice modelers. Once you've experimented with the included launcher, you can also get Estes model rocket engines (sold separately) to make it soar even higher! It's the perfect gift for a budding rocketeer!
Learn about the planets in our solar system as you build a detailed replica! This set from 4M includes planets with textured details and an easy-to-assemble base that lets the planets really orbit the sun. Kids will enjoy painting the planets to match their real-life colors, then setting them up on the planetarium base to see how they relate to one another. Don't forget to add Saturn's rings! For another project to get kids learning about the solar system, check out the 3D Solar System, which uses 3D planet models and flat star stickers to transform a ceiling into an expanse of the universe.
Blast off into the solar system with this 100-piece puzzle from Eurographics! This 100-piece space puzzle is designed for beginning puzzlers, with large-format, durable pieces that make it easy to assemble but still provide a challenge. Kids will love learning more about our solar system with the vibrant illustrations! This puzzle measures 19 by 13 inches. Plus, parents will love that the 0.07" blueboard is sturdy enough for repeat use without fraying, and that it's made with Forest Stewardship Council certified cardboard and printed with non-toxic, vegetable-based inks so it's 100% recyclable. For an option for younger puzzlers, check out the Solar System Floor Puzzle for ages 3 to 6.
Bring the wonder of the night sky into a youngster's room with this light up moon from Uncle Milton! This realistic moon model hangs on your wall and can be set to any of 12 different lunar phases, or to move through the progression of the moon's phases. With the infrared remote, you can control the light from across the room, making it a great nightlight or decor item as well as a unique peek at the night sky. You can also use the lunar clock to set it to follow the real moon's phases, or imitate the effect of a solar eclipse. Plus, you can check out the included poster that's full of fun facts and learning activities that will teach you all about our amazing Moon.
Kids learn all the major bones as they assemble this unique, soft foam puzzle. Great for playtime, this large 15-piece puzzle is 4' tall when assembled, making it life-size for kids. Once assembly is complete, have children lie on top of it so they can see where the major bones are in their own bodies. Each puzzle piece is labeled on reverse side. Your little anatomist will love learning all about their bones with the help of this puzzle!
Learn some cool chemistry in your own kitchen with this fun set! This non-consumable basic chemistry set uses household products to perform a number of safe and fun experiments, including making bubbling "lava," color-changing chemicals, and more. The set includes essential lab equipment including a beaker, test tubes, goggles, and more. Plus, the included journal encourages young scientists to write, draw, and think about their discoveries. For more science kits from this line, visit our Nancy B.'s Science Club Collection.
Enjoy some puzzling fun while you learn human anatomy with this anatomical puzzle from Genius Games! Dr. Livingston's human anatomy puzzles feature colorful and accurate artwork by certified medical illustrator Mesa Schumacher. This 500-piece puzzle is 23" x 18" when complete — twice the size of a real human head — and features details like the muscles of the eye, lobes of the brain, circulation system, and more. Plus, if you collect all the Dr. Livingston puzzles, you can combine them into a 10 foot tall human form that's perfect for budding doctors and anatomists!
Jump into the world of Mendelian genetics with this clever dice drafting game from Genius Games! In Genotype, you'll test your luck in St. Thomas' Abbey, the 19th century monastery where Gregor Mendel performed genetic experiments on pea plants. You start with a Pea Plant card that indicates what traits you need to collect. Then, draft dice so that you can collect those traits — or further your research. You can improve your chances of success with Punnet Squares to help you select parent plants... but watch out for Mutation Dice! This game for 1 to 5 players takes 45 to 75 minutes to play, and even comes with a booklet that explains the science behind the game.
Experiment with magnetic fun with this science kit from Learning Resources. This kit has over 200 pieces to help kids learn the properties of magnets, including magnetic chips, bar magnets, disc magnets, and horseshoe magnets. By following the activities in the guide, kids will take the mystery out of magnetism and learn about the many ways magnets can be put to work.
You can make these Magic Pennies stack, build, and soar in all sorts of astounding ways — thanks to the power of magnetism! This best-selling toy is now available in a beautiful 25th anniversary editions that includes 2 small but heavy duty magnets, 35 custom designed coins, and an activity booklet packed with 46 astounding magnetic feats to try. As they build, kids can learn about shapes, orientation, planes, symmetry, and more — plus, of course, magnetism. It's a fun way to combine physics learning with creative flair.
Explore the wonders of the periodic table of elements with this puzzle from Eurographics' line of puzzles for kids! This puzzle depicts the periodic table of elements, complete with elemental symbol, atomic weight, and other information, as well as an illustration of where you might find that element in the real world, from the carbon in a diamond to the fluoride in your toothpaste. This 200-piece puzzle assembles to 13" x 19", big enough to see plenty of details. It's the perfect puzzle for chemistry-loving kids!
Move across the periodic table to win with this strategy board game from Genius Games! As you collect elements and activate periodic trends like "decrease atomic mass" or "increase atomic radii," you'll fulfill goals and win points you can use to take more powerful turns in the future. However, you have to end your turn in specific families of elements, so make sure you keep track of where you are! This game for 2 to 5 players includes a "Science Behind Periodic" booklet that was compiled and reviewed by 20 PhDs, scientists, and educators.
Imagine yourself as part of the Mars mission and beyond with this kit from National Geographic! You'll use the precision-cut wooden components to build the chassis for a Moon Buggy and a Mars Rover, then attach solar panels and gears according to the directions in the illustrated booklet. Once they're assembled, they move on their own in direct sunlight! Kids can check out the detailed learning guide to discover interesting facts about the Moon and Mars, as well as the science behind real-life space exploration. This hands-on science kit is perfect for all budding astronauts and space scientists!
Dino-loving kids will be delighted with this set of colorful, heirloom-quality blocks from Uncle Goose! This set of nine blocks features eight dinosaur species, plus the pterodactyl. The two debossed faces of each block show the animal's name and skull, and the footprint of that species. The other four faces feature printed images: an illustration of the creature, its size, the time period in which it lived, and its geographic area. Parents will also love that these blocks are made in the US with sustainable Michigan basswood and are finished with non-toxic inks. For more science-themed blocks, check out Uncle Goose's sets on planets, birds, constellations, flowers, fossils, and bugs.
Unravel the secrets of DNA and genetics with this kit from Yellow Scope! As you follow along with the experiments in the 32-page guide, you'll pull DNA strands out of fruit and your own cheek cells, learn about quirky traits in your family and friends, and use "DNA codes" to make monsters with silly faces! The easy to follow step-by-step guide builds confidence, and girls will love showing off their growing knowledge!
This microscope from Geosafari is specially designed to be rugged and easy to use for preschoolers! The extra-large eyepieces and chunky focusing knob are similar to the ones on an adult microscope, and the bright LED with an easy push-button activation illuminates even more detail. The 8X magnification is enough to make a noticeable difference, but still familiar enough to help younger kids connect what they see through the scope with the real-life object. It's the perfect option for an eager scientist who's not quite ready for the real thing.
She can learn all about hydroponics with this inspiring set from Nancy B.'s Science Club! Sprout seeds, then put them in the seed baskets and suspend them over flasks of water; without any soil, the plants will start to grow! All the necessary bits and pieces are included in this kit, as well as a journal that provides experiment ideas, interesting facts, and writing prompts. It's perfect for your budding gardener or biologist!
Dive into the daily life of a human cell in Cytosis! In this board game from Genius Games, players take turns putting flasks on available organelles inside the cell; then, they activate the organelle, to either gain macromolecule resources or take actions like completing cell component cards. As the game goes on, resources and space get tight, so think strategically! Everything in this engrossing game mimics actual processes in human cells, teaching cell biology concepts in a clever way. For another biology-themed game from this innovative company, check out Peptide: A Protein Building Game.
Experience life as a monarch butterfly in this game from Spiel des Jahre winner Elizabeth Hargrave and Alderac Entertainment Group! Mariposas is played across three seasons: in spring, your butterflies head North; in summer, they spread out; and in fall, they return south. Along the way, you're trying to collect flower tokens and breed future generations by landing near milkweed plants! Keep an eye on your objectives to score extra points, and win even more points for every butterfly that makes it back to Mexico at the end of the fall. With stunning artwork, simple but deep gameplay, and different strategies to try every time you play, this game for 2 to 5 players is sure to be a favorite.
Would-be entomologists and other bug lovers will be thrilled by this Real Bug Dig Kit from National Geographic! Inside the digging brick, kids will find three bugs preserved in transparent acrylic: a fortune beetle, a scorpion, and a spiny spider. Once they've dug their specimens out of the brick using the archeological tools, they can study them with the magnifying glass, and use the full-color learning guide to discover more about insects, arachnids, and arthropods. It's an exciting kit that encourages kids to develop a new appreciation for this mysterious and intriguing creatures!
Dive into the world of dinosaurs with this two-in-one toy that lets kids enjoy both assembling a puzzle and playing search and find! This 64-piece puzzle from Mudpuppy has thick, sturdy pieces that are easy for little hands to manipulate, and colorful dinosaur illustrations that feature all their favorite species. Then, once it's assembled, kids can spot the dinosaurs from the border in the image they created! This eco-friendly puzzle uses recycled materials and non-toxic inks, so it's friendly to modern wildlife and kids study prehistoric life! For two more search and find puzzles from Mudpuppy, check out the Woodland Forest Search and Find Puzzle and the Ocean Life Search and Find Puzzle.
Celebrate the diversity of life on Earth, past and present, with this gorgeous 1000-piece puzzle from Eurographics! From the origins of life to humanity (represented by Charles Darwin), this puzzle depicts the amazing variety of organisms — from extinct creatures like the dinosaurs to ancient life forms that survive today. Made which high-quality blueboard that offers a precise fit that holds up to repeated assembly and disassembly, and with a 19.25" by 26.5" finished size that lets you see every detail, this puzzle is sure to be a favorite.
Create your own glow-in-the-dark dinosaur habitat with this kit from Creativity for Kids! Everything you need to create a terrarium is included: toy dinosaurs and fossils, glow rocks, dino eggs, and even a "volcano" with a flickering red LED light. Once you've created your terrarium, plant the quick-growing beans and wheatgrass to add a little foliage. There are enough supplies to support two full plant lifecycles in this kit, and kids will love being able to add their own glowing creative touches.
Stargaze on your socks with these colorful, unique knee socks from Sock It To Me! These comfortable and stretchy knee socks are a favorite with our community, both for their fit and for their interesting patterns. This pair shows off a love of the night sky with a midnight blue background and real constellations. Future astronomers and astronauts, or anyone who loves the stars, will love these socks!
Learn all about prehistoric animals with this set from the Young Scientists Club that's four games in one! 80 illustrated game cards depict a wide variety of prehistoric creatures, or offer three fascinating facts about each one. Kids can play bingo, two memory games, or trivia by matching the picture with details about the animal! Sort the cards by geologic era, or check out the 18 by 24 inch poster to find out just how big these amazing creatures were!
Celebrate the beauties of the universe with this gorgeous puzzle from EuroGraphics! This stunning, scientifically accurate puzzle features images of the skies in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, including constellations, double or multiple stars, variable stars, galaxies, diffuse and planetary nebulae, Milky Way Galaxy, open clusters, globular clusters, and the North Galactic Pole and South Galactic Pole. With a finished size of 19.25" x 26.5", this 1000-piece puzzle offers plenty of chances to check out every detail!
Build a tribute to some of the ground-breaking women who took American into space with this much-anticipated set from LEGO Ideas! This fan-designed set features astronomer Nancy Grace Roman; computer scientist Margaret Hamilton; astronaut and physicist Sally Ride; and astronaut, physician and engineer Mae Jemison, each as part of a vignette depicting their role with NASA. It's a wonderful way to inspire the women in STEM of future generations!
The Doc is in! Now Doc McStuffins can check all her pets with this doll based on her Pet Rescue outfit! This 8.5" doll is dressed in a shirt, pants, shoes, and blue lab coat, and she has her stethoscope around her neck, ready to see patients. Doc can use the play otoscope to check eyes and ears, and give her patients and injection with the toy needle to help them feel better. With this doll's posable arms and legs, your Mighty Girl will enjoy hours of imaginative play!
Imagine magical adventures in the Madrigal family Casita with this awesome playset featuring six of your favorite characters! Mirabel is there, of course, complete with an accordion accessory for when she's ready to sing a tune. You'll also get Mirabel's sisters Isabela and Luisa, her mother Julieta, her aunt Pepa, and her cousin Antonio. Each of the other characters also has an accessory that represents their role in the story, from Antonio's toucan to Luisa's dumbbell weight. These figures are approximately 3" tall and are articulated at the shoulders and hips for plenty of play possibilities.
Pay tribute to "the Mother of the Modern Civil Rights Movement" Rosa Parks with this doll from Barbie's Inspiring Women line! This articulated doll depicts Parks in period-accurate clothing and accessories that will remind you of pictures of this Civil Rights icon. The set comes with the doll, a doll stand, and a Certificate of Authenticity, perfect for display or as an empowering option for the toybox.
It was an iconic moment from the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup: Brandi Chastain celebrating, ripping off her shirt and falling to her knees on the field! Now this Funko POP! Vinyl figure pays tribute to that history-making scene. This 3.4" tall figure comes on a stable decorative base, perfect for display on the desk or shelf of any soccer fan. For collectors, it also comes in a window box.
Fans of the Wizarding World's oddball Ravenclaw Luna Lovegood will love this plush doll that plays spell-casting sound effects! This 8" plush doll from Just Play depicts Luna in her Hogwarts uniform (but with her iconic Spectrespecs) and holding her wand. Press her belly to hear magical sounds! With soft plush detailing and embroidered features, she's the perfect companion for all of your Mighty Girl's wizarding adventures.