These are our favorite nature tools for curious kids who love exploring the outdoors. They're hands-on, screen-free, and perfect for ages 8-12 who want to dig deeper into what they see outside – bugs, rock, tracks, plants, and everything in between. ...
Perfect for spotting birds, wildlife, and faraway details on hikes.
Kid's Binoculars in Binoculars(1000+)
Great for examining insects, leaves, rocks, and tiny nature treasures.
Handheld Magnifying Glasses
A small notebook they can take outside for sketching, labeling, and observations.
Nature Notebook For Kids
Kid-friendly guides help them identify what they find in the wild.
Field Guides: Books: Birds, Rocks & Minerals ...
Lets them zoom in on plants and bugs at a crazy-close level.
Digital Microscopes
Encourages geology exploration with hands-on learning.
Rocks And Minerals For Kids
A see-through container to safely observe critters before releasing them.
Frog Habitat Kit
Keeps their butt dry during outdoor journaling or nature study.
Waterproof Sitting Pad
Teaches navigation, direction, and map-reading skills.
Childrens Compass
For whittling, cutting twine, or basic outdoor skills with supervision
Kids Folding Knives
Smooth, blendable pencils for drawing plants, landscapes, and textures.
Walmart Supercenter
Lets kids flatten and preserve leaves, flowers, and nature finds.
Flower Press Kit
A gentle way to collect and examine insects up close.
Bug Tongs
Gives them ownership over their gear: water, notebook, snacks, tools.
Kids Hiking Backpack
Fun for nighttime backyard adventures, campouts, or nature walks.