Best Toy Guide pick · ages 5–12
3D Glow Solar System Ceiling Kit
Best for space
A hanging glow-in-the-dark planet set that turns bedroom decor into a small science project.
Est. under $25Screen-freeSome setup
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Science kits
Experiments and discovery with a real project feel. Browse gifts with the details that make them work in real life.
Best Toy Guide pick · ages 4–9
MindWare Dig It Up! Dinosaur Eggs
Best for dinosaurs
Twelve separate digs make this a practical dinosaur party activity.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 6–10
Creativity for Kids Grow N’ Glow Terrarium
Best for nature
A small gardening project that continues after craft time.
Est. under $25Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 6–10
Creativity for Kids Plant & Grow Unicorn Forest
Best for nature
A miniature garden with a fantasy setting, suited to a child who enjoys decorating as much as watching plants grow.
Est. under $25Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 8–12
National Geographic Earth Science Kit
Best for science
An Earth science activity kit with volcano, crystal, tornado, and excavation projects.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 6–10
National Geographic Kids Microscope
Best for science
Microscope up to 400x, six prepared slides, six blank slides, rocks and specimen tools.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeLow setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 10–12
Thames & Kosmos CHEM C1000 Chemistry Set
Best for science
Chemistry equipment and chemicals with an 80-page manual describing 125 experiments.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 6–12
Thames & Kosmos Weather & Climate Lab
Best for science
Five-in-one station with wind vane, compass, rain gauge, anemometer and thermometer, stake and 32-page manual.
Est. under $25Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 6–10
Creativity for Kids Mini Garden: Unicorn
Best for nature
Small unicorn planter with chia seeds, growing medium, sand and decorations.
Est. under $25Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 6–10
Creativity for Kids Build & Grow Tree House
Best for nature
Wooden tree-house pieces, paint, decorations, critters, chia seeds and grow trays.
Est. under $25Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 4–7
National Geographic Junior Chemistry Set
Best for science
Child-sized science tools and illustrated instructions for 50 activities.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 8–12
National Geographic Gross Science Kit
Best for science
Supplies for 15 experiments plus 30 additional household-material activities.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 6–10
Thames & Kosmos Ooze Labs Chemistry Station
Best for science
57-piece lab station, experiment cards, chemicals and illustrated manual.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeSome setup
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