If you’re looking for science Christmas gifts that are a little different, then you’ve come to the right place. Kids find science endlessly fascinating, and who can blame them? Mixing colorful potions and carrying out exciting experiments is pretty awesome. The great thing about giving science kits at Christmas is that they combine fun and learning in one perfect present.
You’ll find a huge selection of science books, kits, and STEM toys right here at Wicked Uncle. Plus, they’ve all been tested by real kids! Struggling to decide which one to choose? Check out our top ten gifts for budding scientists:
The Best Science Gifts for Christmas:
- My First Microscope – For Little Hands
- Chain Reactions Lego Kit
- Weather Station – Green Science Kit
- Smartmax START – Magnetic Discovery
- Human Body Cube Book
- Edible Chemistry Kit
- Talking Microscope
- Metal Detector
- Root Beer – Brew Your Own Science Set
- Cycle Gears – 30 Piece Set
1 My First Microscope – For Little Hands , $29.99 $29.99
Perfect for mini scientists!
This brilliant microscope is designed especially for little hands, and boasts 8x magnification! All the images cleverly appear left to right making them much easier for kids to understand. With help from this microscope, you can instill a lifelong love of science and help kids to explore the fascinating hidden mini-world all around us. Ideal for young scientists age 3+.
2 Chain Reactions Lego Kit , $29.99 $29.99
Moving Machines from Lego
Build amazing structures that spin, pivot, lift, drop, roll, and more. Use the power of kinetics to make them move on their own, or you can set them up in an order so that each machine affects the movement of the next machine. What will you create?
3 Weather Station , $14.99 $14.99
Green Science Project
The Green Science Weather Station is the perfect science gift because it lets kids become mini meteorologists! With this kit, they can build their own weather station, learn about weather patterns, and have fun while exploring the world around them. It’s a hands-on way to spark curiosity and inspire budding scientists!
4 Smartmax START , $49.99 $49.99
Magnetic discovery for young inquisitive minds.
A fantastic 23 piece starter set introducing younger children to the magic of magnetism in a fun and safe way. Build fun shapes and structures with these colored magnetic rods and balls. The attraction of magnets is simply irresistible!
5 Human Body Cube Book , $16.99 $16.99
Reveal fascinating facts and figures – Clever!
Unfold this clever cube to reveal all 12 informative ‘pages’ about the human body. An innovative fact filled reference to the human body covering all the major body systems. Tactile turn to learn!
6 Edible Chemistry Kit , $25.99 $25.99
A satisfying gift for hungry minds
Looking for a cool science Christmas gifts for a future chef? This unassuming box is brimming with sixteen amazing edible experiments. Follow the easy instructions to transform your kitchen into a lab and make foaming jelly, polymer pudding, and fizzy drinks. Fill your tummy and expand your mind… Delicious fun!
7 Talking Microscope , $69.99 $69.99
With 20 amazing slides
This is a perfect microscope for young children interested in the great outdoors and all things bug related. Over 100 fun facts plus a quiz mode to test your knowledge. With a 5x focusing magnifier with light and a chunky focusing knob, this real working microscope is perfect for little hands. Scope-tastic!
8 Metal Detector , $39.99 $39.99
Whether you’re looking for fossils or treasure, a metal detector is a must have on your child’s Christmas list this year! This fantastic metal detector has a waterproof base, perfect for checking shorelines or muddy forests and allows you to search for treasure up to 6″ deep! It’s the gadget every young STEM fan needs!
9 Root Beer – Brew Your Own Science Set , $25.99 $25.99
Treat their taste buds!
This fantastic kit has all the natural ingredients you need to brew your very own root beer at home. Make up to two gallons of delicious, old-fashioned, naturally carbonated root beer in soda bottles found in your kitchen – simple! Easy, fun and educational – make a true home brew!
10 Cycle Gears – 30 Piece Set , $29.99 $29.99
Learn early engineering.
Little engineers can create their own cycles that really move. Perfect for little hands with big, chunky colorful pieces. An engaging way to build STEM and critical thinking skills, learning cause and effect.
Looking for more cool science toys for kids? Check out the STEM section on our website!
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