The Best Science Gift Ideas for Kids 2024

Do you have a child who's mad about science? Looking for a STEM Christmas gift to encourage them?

Get ready to spark curiosity and ignite their passion for exploration and discovery in little scientists.

We've selected a range of science gift ideas for kids, including science experiment kits, chemistry sets, telescopes and more.



These fun kits and sets encourage kids' critical thinking, problem-solving and experimentation in a fun and interactive way.

And by fostering a love for science at a young age, these STEM gift ideas lay the foundation for future learning, discovery and innovation, shaping the minds of today's kids and tomorrow's scientists.



The Best Science Gift Ideas for Kids 2024

These fun science gift ideas will give kids hours of fun and discovery, as well as providing hands-on, experiential STEM learning opportunities.

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The 20 science experiments in this kit are mind-blowing!

Kids can bend metal with water, create a vanishing test tube, make a coin float, and much more!

Bonus: Each experiment is specially designed to be performed as a magic trick for family and friends, too!




Kids can have fun building their very own robot.

Betabot is a fantastic construction kit for kids to build a robot then watch him moving backwards and forwards!

This robot building kit comes with 126 pieces and building bricks, and an educational book to help them build this amazing robot.




The NASA Lunar Telescope is the perfect gift for kids who are fascinated by space and the moon.

This easy-to-use telescope allows your child to see the moon in incredible detail.

With a finder scope and low as well as high-power eyepieces, a combination that will allow your child to easily locate the moon and then zoom in for a close-up view.




Science kits are way more fun when the experiments include an element of gross science!

Create glowing worms, make test tube vomit and more with this kit that includes everything for 15 super gross experiments, plus an additional 30 using household products.

With kid-friendly, easy-to-follow instructions including illustrations for each step, this one is an unforgettable educational toy that some kids will love.




With this amazing electronics kit you can make dozens of cool electronic gadgets - all from one box!

This is a safe and fun way to introduce children aged 8+ to the basics of electrical engineering.

Kids can build exciting projects and toys using the colourful instruction book.




This collection of STEM building kits for kids contain 5 different science experiment model kits: Newton's Cradle, Tension Structure, Hydraulic Excavator, Sun Earth Moon Model and Telegraph.

By assembling the scientific woodworking kits, children can learn the concepts of various science experiments, as well as the principles of how motors work and energy conversion.

The detailed step-by-step picture instructions make it easy for kids aged 8 and up to build the science model kits quickly and smoothly, younger kids may need some adult help.




Kids will love to break open these rocks to reveal amazing crystals inside.

Geology doesn’t get more exciting than breaking open rocks and finding crystal treasures.

This great STEM activity makes an excellent gift for kids of all ages, although little ones will need more support opening them.

Geodes can form with a wide variety of crystals inside, and these natural geodes have been hand-selected to bring you the best variety available.




The Dissect-It Synthetic Dissection Kit creates a realistic dissection experience for kids without using real animals.

Each dissection kit contains a carvable model made from a gelatine-like substance, a dissecting tray, plastic dissecting tools and full instructions.

These science experiment kits allow young biologists to reveal and learn about the organs and skeletal structure of a bat, frog, salamander and piranha without cruelty.




This LEGO kit makes a fantastic solar system space toy, a representation of the Earth, Sun and Moon in orbit.

Just turn the crank to see how the Earth and the Moon orbit around the Sun. It even includes the months and moon phases demonstrating how the Earth’s orbit affects our seasons, the Spring Equinox and more.

This interactive LEGO Technic model is a great building toy for kids aged 10 and up, the perfect gift for kids who love space!




Perfectly crafted for budding scientists aged 4 and up, this kit provides everything they need to start exploring the exciting world of chemistry using common household items like baking soda and vinegar.

With 50 interactive experiments that spark curiosity and engage young minds, the illustrated instructions make it easy for young scientists to follow along and achieve successful results as they explore the wonders of science.




This robot STEM kit contains 12 different robots that can move on land or water for your child to build.

With two levels of complexity, starting from entry level for the younger child to advanced level for older kids to challenge their manipulative skills, this is a great way for your child to get started in robotics.

With solar panels to boost power, the sun drives the gears to make the machine run smoothly.

This is a great way for kids to learn about green technology and renewable energy sources while having fun.




With more than 15 experiment activities including duelling water tornadoes, building an erupting volcano, growing a crystal, two geologic dig kits, and more the National Geographic Earth Science Kit has everything you need for multiple kids to get involved.

As they learn with family and friends this earth science kit kids will enjoy the magic of discovery together!




With 58 pieces including 13 randomly selected specimens and 31 blank slides, kids can observe, learn and explore the world of biology, and histology to their heart's content.

This Kids Microscope is perfect for all the family and is a fun and educational activity that can be enjoyed by all ages.

With 100x, 400x, and 1200x magnifications, this microscope kit offers a view of the microbial world that will captivate kids and adults alike.



I hope this list has inspired you with some fun gift ideas for science mad kids this Christmas!

I have even more gift ideas to help you save time AND money this season, take a look at all of our gift  guides here.


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