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Best Hands-On Experiment Kits For Kids

by Dannelle

If you have a child that is always looking for a learning project to do, this list of best hands on experiment kits for kids is ideal for you. These experiment kits are perfect all-in-one units that allow your children to learn about many aspects of science with hands-on fun.

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Best Hands-On Experiment Kits For Kids

These experiment kits are ideal for learning more about various aspects of STEM.  With our list including science experiments, hands-on digs, experiments with electricity, and even how to grow crystals it is ideal for STEAM and STEM education.

ScienceWIZ Physics Experiment Kit and book with 24 Projects:  This is a great deal with a book of 24 projects included.  Tons of fun ways to learn about physics in every day life.

Snap Circuits Electronics Discovery Kit:  A perfect kit for learning how electricity works to build circuits for everyday needs.

The Magic School Bus Mysteries of Rainbows Kit:  Learn how rainbows work and what creates them.

The Magic School Bus Journey To The Human Body: Learn how the human body functions and works together to keep you moving each day.

Elenco FM Radio Experiment Kit:  Learn how FM and radio frequency works with this fun kit to make your own radio.

150pc Rock & Mineral Experiment Kit:  This is a great unit for learning about individual rocks and minerals, as well as for classification.

4M Kitchen Science Kit:  Using this kit to learn about everyday kitchen ingredients and how they have cool reactions is a fun way to get your kids involved in science.

4M Solar System Planetarium:  This is a simple to assemble model that is ideal for unit studies and homework around the solar system.

National Geographic Geodes and Crystals Experiment Kit:  This kit comes with 10 geodes to break open and explore.  It’s a fun way to let kids get their hands dirty while learning.

Thames & Kosmos Crystal Growing Kit:  If your children enjoy learning about crystals and how they are formed, this kit for growing your own is an ideal choice.

4M Potato Clock:  This is one of the coolest science experiments that uses some items from your own kitchen as well as the items in the kit to create a fun clock.

MudWatt Experiment Kit:  This is a pricier kit, but tons of fun.  Using mud, you can create clean energy.  It’s a great choice for a family experiment kit.

Ravensburg Science Electronics & Circuitry Kit:  Another great option for learning about ho electricity and circuits work.

Egypt Mummy Excavation Kit:  If you have a history buff, this fun kit is a great archeological dig for kids.

The Magic School Bus Chemistry Lab:  For a fun complete kit that works with multiple levels of chemistry, this is ideal. It is ideal for younger kids wanting to learn about chemistry.

Copernicus Cool Blue Light Kit:  This is a totally fun kit that teaches all about how lightning bugs glow.

Thames and Kosmos Chemistry Chem C500:  This fun kit is better for older students to learn basics of chemistry.

Candy Chemistry:  Nothing gets kids excited as eating candy, so why not learn the science behind making it?  This kit is tons of fun.

Botanical Learning Kit:  Growing their own produce or flowers is a great way for kids to learn more about the plant life process.  This is a great beginner kit.

This list of fun hands-on experiment kits is ideal for gifting, or just adding to your education.  Kids will love being able to get hands-on in learning, and you will love knowing you’ve given them something that is educational.

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Mother of Miss Sarah...blogger by trade, learning team leader of a 9-year-old college student. I totally believe in STEM/STEAM and getting engaged with kids to make amazing things happen!

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