Are you looking for toys to teach your child about science and spark their curiosity about the natural world? Fortunately there are lots of great toys and science kits out there that can help instill a love of science in your child at an early age. With all of the emphasis on STEM skills these days, it’s important that children grow up comfortable and fascinated by science. A love of science can open up limitless career opportunities and paths for your child, so check out these five toys that may just do the trick.
Worx Toys
Worx creates a number of toy vehicles that can teach kids how the vehicles are constructed and how they work. Like other vehicle toys, these have flashing lights and sounds, but these toys are constructed to be as accurate and educational as possible. They have a number of types of vehicle toys available including a space shuttle that can teach your child exactly how a space station works, how it lifts off, and how it lands.
Chem C1000 Chemistry Kit
This is a wonderful chemistry set for young children. It comes with test tubes, safety gear, and even real chemicals. The included booklet includes all types of fun and interesting experiments that your child can do, and along the way they will learn quite a lot about chemistry. Depending on your child’s age, you may want to watch them as they play, because this set includes real chemicals.
Learning Resources Primary Science Kit
This is similar to the chemistry kit, except it provides no chemicals. Instead, your child will receive a booklet telling them how to do experiments with normal household items. This is a great way to teach your child that science is happening all around them and give them that sense of wonder that will follow them for the rest of his or her life.
Snap Circuits Jr.
Snap Circuits are an amazing toy that lets your child build their own electrical circuits with large Lego-like components. The toy is designed to be completely safe, so your child will not get shocked as he builds his own lights, speakers, and other electrical devices.
Lego Mindstorms
This is an extremely fun toy that gives your child the opportunity to build, program, and control his very own robots. The newest Lego Mindstorms kits even work with phones or iPads, so your child will be able to control his creations remotely.
Sources:
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/nov/29/alternative-christmas-gifts-toys-science