The 10 Best Gifts on Amazon for Kids Who Love Science
STEM toys and science toys are great gifts for kids—especially ones who love to learn, explore, and do fun experiments. Parametric Studio offers an awesome selection of Maker Kits, but if you're looking for a few more ideas to keep your kid busy and engaged, we've curated this list of awesome gift ideas for eager mini scientists.
These toys for kids from Amazon check all of the boxes for the perfect gift for the STEM-loving little one in your life: each one has rave reviews, proven educational power, and they're exciting enough to elicit sounds of glee as soon as they're unwrapped. We've included a selection of science gifts for a wide range of ages, interests, and abilities. Check out our favorites below.
Our Favorite Science Gifts for Building STEM Skills
1: 5-in-1 STEM Model Car Kit, $25.99; amazon.com
Kids can create up to five different wooden mechanical cards with this interactive STEM toy. This DIY build-your-own motorized car kit is ideal for kids age 8 to 12 and helps with hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and more. The vehicles kids can make include a tank, a race car, aircraft car, off-road car, and a wind-powered car. The kit also comes with a mini screwdriver and instruction manual.
2: Nancy B's Science Club AquaScope, $39.99; amazon.com
Little kids who love water play will get a kick out of exploring underwater with this cool AquaScope from Educational Insights. The water-resistant microscope has five times magnification, built-in LED lights, a built-in ruler and thermometer, and a soft eye cup for comfortable use. It also comes with an 18-page activity journal with tons of fun trivia and journaling prompts. The microscope requires three AAA batteries, which are not included.
3: GoldieBlox Crystal Growing Kit, $22.99; amazon.com
Help kids learn about nature with this cool crystal-growing kit from GoldieBlox. This kit is a fun DIY science project that will help children learn about chemistry, geometry, math, construction, and creativity. GoldieBlox is specifically geared toward kids age 10 and older, and this gift comes with everything required for growing crystals—plus stickers, fact-learning cards, and a reusable box.
4: Think Fun Laser Maze, $32.99; amazon.com
Science board games are a great way to help kids learn, expand their STEM skills, and have a blast doing it. This award-winning game of logic for kids has 60 fun multi-level challenges and helps develop reasoning skills. This board game uses mirrors and lasers for a fun interactive science-based game for kids.
5: RAINBOW TOYFROG Straw Constructor STEM Set, $39.99; amazon.com
Let little engineers make whatever their heart desires with this fun STEM straw constructor set from Amazon. This set includes non-toxic, BPA-free straws in vibrant colors that can be connected to each other to form an insane variety of structures and creations. This science gift for kids helps develop hand-eye coordination, creative thinking, color recognition, and more.
6: SmartLab Toys Squishy Human Body, $29.99; amazon.com
The human body is a fascinating machine—and this realistic figure has 21 removable muscles, organs, and other body parts to help older kids identify body parts and understand how our bodies work. This science gift is ideal for kids age 8 and up, and includes a fun biology book that follows a piece of pizza's journey through the body.
7: Snap Circuits Pro SC-500 Electronics Exploration Kit, $95.99; amazon.com
This science kit allows creative kids to complete over 500 experiments using 76 parts. The projects kids can create with this electronics kit include a digital voice recorder, an AM radio, a digitally tuned FM radio, and AC generator, a screaming fan, and more. No soldering or tools required—the pieces simply snap together for safe and easy learning.
8: Digital Microscope, $35.68; amazon.com
Kids will love taking a closer look at the world around them with this wireless digital microscope from Amazon. This handy device uses a companion app to show a detailed look at whatever they're inspecting on a computer, tablet, or phone screen, with 50—1000x magnification. It can also take photos and record video, so they can keep a record of their interesting discoveries.
9: 4M Weather Science Kit, $10.99; amazon.com
This science kit for kids gives them engaging, hands-on projects to help them learn about weather patterns, green energy, and climate change. To complete the six weather experiments, kids will just need a plastic soda bottle and a small screwdriver—the rest comes included. This science gift is best for children ages five to teens.
10: National Geographic Hobby Rock Tumbler Kit, $59.99; amazon.com
This gift is a gem—literally. Kids can create their own gemstones with this fun rock tumbler kit from National Geographic, which polishes everyday rocks into sparkling, polished stones. This tumbler has a high-quality design with a quiet operation that will hold up for years. This is the perfect kid for the kid who already has a stunning rock collection.
