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Rocks, Reactions & Really Cool Stuff
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items A hands-on mix of homeschool science supplies for curious kids who like to poke, pour, observe, build, and ask a million questions. Think rocks, microscopes, experiments, magnets, nature finds, and all the really cool stuff that makes science feel le...
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Microscopes, Magnets & Mini Labs
Rocks, Crystals & Earth Science
Bugs, Plants & Backyard Science
Circuits, Engineering & STEM Builds
Chemistry, Weather & Big Questions
Microscopes, Magnets & Mini Labs
For the little scientists who love to zoom in, test things out, and ask “what happens if…?” This section is packed with microscopes, lab tools, magnets, and hands-on supplies that make everyday science feel more like a real experiment.
A kid-friendly microscope is such a fun way to turn tiny things into big discoveries. It’s perfect for looking at leaves, fabric, pond water, prepared slides, and all the random little specimens curious kids inevitably want to investigate.
Best Kids' Microscopes
write a note for "Prepared microscope slide set" Prepared microscope slide sets make it easy for kids to start exploring right away without having to collect or prepare specimens first. They’re great for comparing plant cells, insects, fibers, and ot...
Microscope Slides with Specimens for Kids, 60 Lab-Grade Prepared Microscope Slides, Animal/Plant/Microbe/Tissue Samples, STEM Biology Kit for Homeschool, Classroom Labs & Science Education
Blank microscope slides and coverslips let kids create their own specimens instead of only looking at prepared samples. They’re perfect for exploring things like leaves, fibers, onion skin, or a drop of pond water and making science feel much more ha...
ZEEGOO Microscope Slides and Covers, 50 Blank Glass Slides + 100 Coverslips | Pre-Cleaned, Safe Ground Edges, 45°Corners, High Clarity, Easy to Use, Fits Most Microscopes, For Students, Beginners, Class
Magnifying glasses are a simple science tool with tons of possibilities. Kids can use them to inspect leaves, rocks, bugs, fabric, and other everyday finds while practicing close observation and noticing details they might normally miss.
Magnifying Glass
Beakers and test tubes make simple homeschool experiments feel a little more like real lab work. They’re great for measuring, mixing, comparing liquids, and trying hands-on activities that help kids see science in action.
Beakers And Test Tubes
Droppers and pipettes are simple little tools that make science experiments feel much more hands-on. They’re great for transferring liquids, mixing colors, testing reactions, and helping kids practice careful measuring and observation.
Dropper Pipettes for Industrial and Scientific Use
Petri dishes are great for simple observation experiments and collecting small specimens. Kids can use them to examine seeds, soil, leaves, crystals, or other tiny finds while keeping everything contained and easy to study.
Petri Dishes
Safety goggles are a simple but important addition to hands-on science. They help protect little eyes during experiments with liquids, powders, or anything that might splash, while also making kids feel a bit more like real scientists.
Safety Goggles
A balance scale is a great hands-on tool for comparing weight and exploring basic measurement concepts. Kids can test rocks, classroom objects, nature finds, or small experiment materials and see the differences for themselves.
Scales & Balances for Chemistry
A digital thermometer is a handy science tool for tracking temperature changes during experiments, weather observations, or everyday investigations. Kids can compare hot and cold materials, record changes over time, and practice collecting real data.
Lab Thermometers for High School Science
Rocks, Crystals & Earth Science
For kids who love digging, collecting, cracking things open, and figuring out what the Earth is made of. This section is packed with rocks, fossils, crystals, soil, and hands-on geology tools that make Earth science feel like a real discovery adventu...
A rock and mineral collection kit is a great way for kids to explore geology up close. They can compare colors, textures, shapes, and properties while learning how different rocks and minerals are identified and formed.
Limited-time deal: PIBEX Gemstone Collection Kit, 16 Gems & Crystals, Approx. 1-Inch / 2-3 cm | 16 Polished Gems, Amethyst to Opal & Moonstone, Game Cards, Learning Guide, Display Box, STEM Geology Gift for Kids Ages 6+
A crystal-growing kit lets kids watch science happen right in front of them. It’s a fun way to explore how crystals form, practice patience and observation, and end up with something pretty cool to display when the experiment is done.
4M 7 Crystal Growing Science Kit
A fossil-digging kit turns paleontology into a hands-on adventure. Kids can carefully uncover hidden fossils, practice patience and observation, and learn more about prehistoric life while feeling a little like real fossil hunters.
Fossil Digging Kit For Kids
A gemstone identification set is a fun way for kids to compare colors, patterns, textures, and other properties while learning how different stones are classified. It’s especially great for curious collectors who love sorting, matching, and figuring ...
Gemstones | National Geographic Kids
A volcano experiment kit is a classic hands-on way to explore chemical reactions and Earth science at the same time. Kids get to build, erupt, observe, and ask plenty of “what if we try this?” questions along the way.
Volcano Science Kit
A soil testing kit is a fun way for kids to investigate what’s happening right under their feet. They can compare different soil samples, test things like pH or nutrients, and connect science lessons to gardening, plants, and the backyard.
Soil Test Kit 140 Tests (2026 Updated Instructions) – pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium & Ammonia – Garden, Lawn & Plant Soil Tester Kit for Accurate Fertility Analysis
A rock tumbler is a fun way for kids to turn rough stones into smooth, polished treasures while learning a little about erosion, friction, and patience along the way. It’s especially great for kids who already love collecting rocks and want to see ho...
Rock Tumbler
An Earth science field guide is a great companion for curious kids who like identifying what they find outside. It can help them learn about rocks, minerals, landforms, fossils, and other natural features while turning hikes and backyard exploring in...
Earth Sciences: Field Guides
Bugs, Plants & Backyard Science
For curious kids who would rather take science outside. This section is all about bugs, plants, birds, weather, and the little discoveries hiding in the backyard, with simple tools that make nature study feel hands-on and fun.
A bug viewer with a magnifier lets kids get a closer look at insects without having to hold them. It’s great for observing tiny details, comparing different bugs, and turning backyard finds into quick little science investigations.
Bug Viewer
A butterfly observation kit gives kids a front-row seat to one of nature’s coolest transformations. It’s a great way to watch the life cycle up close, practice careful observation, and connect science lessons to something they can actually see happen...
National Geographic Butterfly Growing Kit for Kids
A nature journal gives kids a place to record what they notice outside through sketches, notes, questions, and little discoveries. It’s perfect for tracking plants, bugs, birds, weather, and seasonal changes while building observation skills along th...
Nature Journal: A Kid's Nature Journal
A plant press kit is a fun way for kids to preserve leaves, flowers, and other interesting finds from nature walks. They can compare shapes, colors, and plant parts, then use the pressed pieces in nature journals, art projects, or simple science coll...
Aboofx Wooden Flower Pressing Kit 11x11 10 Layers
Kids gardening kits are a fun way to get hands-on with plant science while giving kids their own tools to dig, plant, water, and explore. They’re great for learning how plants grow, building responsibility, and turning the backyard into a little outd...
Kids Gardening Kits | Introduce Your Child to Gardening!
Kids gardening kits are a fun way to get hands-on with plant science while giving kids their own tools to dig, plant, water, and explore. They’re great for learning how plants grow, building responsibility, and turning the backyard into a little outd...
VICHTOP 10Pcs Kids Gardening Tools Set - Wheelbarrow Toys with Shovel, Rake, Hoe and Leaf Rake for Outdoor Backyard Play, STEM Educational Toys, for Toddler Boys & Girls Ages 3 4 5
Birdwatching binoculars make it easier for kids to observe birds up close without disturbing them. They’re great for backyard nature study, hikes, and learning to notice differences in size, color, behavior, and habitat.
Bird Watching Binoculars
A bird identification guide helps kids put names to the birds they spot outside and learn more about their markings, habitats, and behaviors. It’s a great companion for binoculars, nature walks, and backyard birdwatching.
Ultimate Backyard Bird Watching Book for Kids: Learn to Spot and Identify Birds in Your Garden with Simple Tips and Colorful Photos | Perfect Gift for Nature Lovers
Outdoor nature scavenger hunt cards turn an ordinary walk or backyard adventure into a simple science activity. Kids can search for leaves, insects, textures, colors, and other natural finds while practicing observation and paying closer attention to...
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids: Includes Outdoor Nature, Colors and Items Scavenger Hunts for outdoor explorers | For ages 2 - 4 | Completion ... (Scavenger Hunt for Kids from Itz for Kidz)
Circuits, Engineering & STEM Builds
For kids who love to build, tinker, test, and figure out how things work. This section is packed with circuits, engineering challenges, robotics, and hands-on STEM projects that turn problem-solving into something they can actually create, tweak, and...
A Snap Circuits kit is a great hands-on way for kids to learn how electricity and circuits work. The pieces snap together easily, so they can build working projects, test different setups, and experiment without needing complicated tools.
SNAP CIRCUITS Classic SC-300 STEM Kit
A simple circuit-building kit gives kids an easy introduction to electricity, switches, and how basic circuits work. It’s a great hands-on way to test connections, troubleshoot problems, and see cause and effect in action.
Simple Circuit Kit
A robotics starter kit is a fun way for kids to combine building, problem-solving, and basic coding in one hands-on project. It’s great for learning how moving parts, sensors, and simple programming work together while creating something they can act...
Robotics and Future Tech for Kids: Fun Hands-On STEM Activities to Learn Robots, Coding, AI, and Engineering for Kids (STEM Series 1: Engineering & Technology Book 3)
A solar-powered building kit is a fun way for kids to explore renewable energy while creating something that actually moves or works. It combines hands-on building with a simple lesson in how sunlight can be turned into usable energy.
Sillbird 12-in-1 Solar Robot Building Kit
A marble run set is a fun way for kids to experiment with gravity, motion, speed, and cause and effect. They can build different tracks, test what works, and keep tweaking the design until the marbles make it all the way through.
Educational Marble Run Sets for Children
An engineering challenge kit gives kids a fun reason to design, build, test, and try again. It’s great for encouraging problem-solving, creativity, and persistence while turning STEM concepts into hands-on challenges they can actually solve.
Engineering Kit
A bridge-building kit is a great hands-on way for kids to explore structure, balance, and engineering design. They can build different styles of bridges, test how much weight they hold, and learn what makes a design stronger or more stable.
Bridge Building Kit For Kids
A catapult-building kit is a fun way for kids to explore force, motion, angles, and simple machines. They can build it, launch lightweight objects, compare distances, and experiment with small design changes to see what happens.
Working Wood Catapult Kit
A hydraulic science kit is a great hands-on way for kids to see how liquid pressure can create movement. They can build working models, test how different parts respond, and explore real engineering concepts in a way that feels more like tinkering th...
Butterfly EduFields 30in1 STEM Science Projects Kit for Kids Ages 8-10-12 | 30 STEM science projects with electricity and magnetism for kids ages 8-10 8-12, building engineering Kit For Boys and Girls
Chemistry, Weather & Big Questions
For kids who love bubbling reactions, tracking storms, exploring space, and asking questions that somehow lead to ten more questions. This section mixes chemistry, weather, anatomy, and big-picture science tools that make experimenting and investigat...
A beginner chemistry experiment kit is a fun way for kids to explore reactions, mixtures, and basic chemistry concepts without making things overly complicated. It’s perfect for hands-on experiments that let them observe changes, make predictions, an...
Chemistry Lab Kits
A slime science kit is a fun way to sneak a little chemistry into something kids already love. They can mix, stretch, compare textures, and experiment with ingredients while learning how different materials react and change.
Science Slime
pH testing strips are a simple way for kids to explore acids and bases using everyday liquids. They can test different samples, compare color changes, record the results, and start seeing chemistry show up in ordinary things around the house.
Ph Test Strips
A weather station kit is a great way for kids to turn everyday weather into a real science project. They can track things like temperature, rainfall, wind, and other conditions while practicing observation, recording data, and spotting patterns over ...
Kids Weather Station
A rain gauge is a simple way for kids to measure how much rain actually falls instead of just guessing whether it rained “a lot.” They can record rainfall over time, compare different storms, and look for weather patterns using their own data.
Rain Gauge Outdoor for Yard, Plastic Rain Water Guage with Floating Duck | Rain Gauges Outdoors Best Rated Freeze Proof, Large Clear Numbers Easy Read Outdoor Rain Gauge Guage Playful & Accurate
A solar system model kit is a fun way for kids to explore the planets, their order, and how our solar system fits together. Building the model makes space science feel more hands-on, and the finished project can double as a cool display for their hom...
Solar System Model Kit For Kids
A human body anatomy model gives kids a hands-on way to explore organs, body systems, and how everything fits together. It’s especially helpful for visual learners who understand concepts better when they can actually see and handle the parts.
National Geographic Human Body Model for Kids 32-Piece Anatomy Set | Glow-in-the-Dark Bones, Organs & Muscles, Forceps and ID Chart, Anatomy and Physiology Learning, STEM Toy, Birthday Gift
A magnetic field experiment set lets kids explore forces they can’t actually see. They can test attraction and repulsion, observe magnetic field patterns, and experiment with different materials to make magnetism feel much more real and hands-on.
Wonders of Learning Science Box Set Discover Electricity & Magnetism
A science experiment book is perfect for those “what should we try today?” homeschool moments. It gives kids a variety of hands-on activities to explore, often using simple supplies, while helping them practice predicting, testing, observing, and fig...
Science Experiment Books For Kids