10 Best Kid's Science Kits in 2022 (Faber-Castell, National Geographic, and More)

Responsibility is something parents strive to instill in kids, whether it's keeping a goldfish alive or tending to plants. With this DIY terrarium, you get to achieve just that! Plus, you're child can exercise their creativity when decorating the jar. 

The set comes with all the stuff you'll need, from the seeds and soil to the decorative trinkets. There are even glow-in-the-dark stickers included! Your child can experiment with two whole plant cycles in their personalized terrarium.

Reviewers said that the instructions should mention that the content of the kit should be split into two, as it is essential in the outcome of the project. 

Other than that, kids loved the anticipation in waiting two to three days for the seeds to pop out and enjoyed almost two weeks of having a personal terrarium. Plus, parents liked seeing their kids diligently tending their plants!

While we can't easily get our hands on industrial-grade microscopes, this particular product comes close! It can magnify an object from 120x all the way to 1200x. The vials, Petri dish, glasses, cylinders, and scalpel will make your kid feel like a real scientist. The only thing missing now is a white lab coat!

One comment parents had in the reviews was the quality of the plastic slides, which sometimes made it difficult for kids to figure out what they were looking for. 

On the plus side, because this is a complete set, parents liked that there are brine shrimp eggs and a shrimp hatchery included in the package that allowed their children to observe the life-cycle of tiny ocean organisms. 

Who doesn't like going on a treasure hunt and digging up valuable goodies? This science kit is sure to stimulate your child's interest in paleontology. 

It also helps grow the skills of patience and commitment while completing a task. Once done, they get to keep the 15 fossils in their collection or you can bury them in the backyard for another round of fun. 

Parents advise starting the project in a secluded area with a covering on the floor or table because the powder could get very messy. However, they say the mess is all worth it because your child will be busy for hours! Plus, the included booklet made it fun for parents and kids to identify their finds together.

An old dog has learned new tricks with this kit that pairs classic LEGO bricks to with engineering. You get 33 LEGO pieces, ten modules, and an 80-page instruction manual. This is a set that's sure to end up in random corners of the house as your child makes a chain reaction masterpiece.

Reviewers commented that beyond the ten modules, your child will need more LEGO pieces to create more machines. However, they say that the knowledge about physics and engineering gained is priceless! Plus, many parents say that their children had old LEGO bricks lying around which they used to expand their designs. 

This particular experiment is definitely a hands-on experience! Your child can create their own volcano, paint it, then enjoy making it go "kaboom" using household ingredients. They'll learn about chemical reactions and geological facts in no time. 

Reviewers commented that the volcano is quite small, standing only at 8 inches. However, parents loved the fact that the mold is reusable so you can make many more volcanos! It even teaches you what ingredients you'll need for the plaster mix. Plus, reviewers found that the instructions were easy to follow.

This adorable and chunky microscope is designed for toddlers and preschoolers who've got an eye for science. It has a magnification range of 2.5x to 8x. The wide-area platform allows them to magnify anything they want, from a leaf to a cookie. 

Reviewers noted that including Petri dishes would significantly boost the function of the microscope as it would allow kids to study dirt or sand. 

However, parents were quite pleased that there were two eyepieces instead of one, so kids didn't get uncomfortable squinting. Plus, reviewers say it's lightweight and durable, making it perfect for little hands!

With over 175 projects to try, this science kit is bound to capture the attention of your kid for quite some time. It provides a detailed introduction to electronics and will guide them in constructing functional circuits or other devices. Simply plug a smartphone and watch their creation scientifically react!

According to some reviews, younger kids will need some assistance in understanding the instructions, as they can get complicated. Meanwhile, parents say children don't even realize how much they are learning! They simply reacted with wonder once the concept was explained and wanted to try it themselves. 

While the sudden slime craze among children is unexplainable, you can enlighten your kids about chemical reactions and viscosity while they enjoy making the addicting substance (to squish only). Create different kinds of slime with this kit, such as glow-in-the-dark, bouncing, and burping slime. 

Parents recommend introducing this kit to younger kids, as it may be unentertaining for older children. However, parents confirm that this kit did open up young ones to the vast world of slime-making. 

They easily branched out to different projects using other household materials like baking soda, shaving cream, and borax to achieve various consistencies. 

Here's another science kit that children adore! They can witness the development of caterpillars and watch as they transform into butterflies. While they may learn about metamorphosis in school, having an actual memory of the experience can boost their understanding of the topic. 

With ten live baby caterpillars, food, and two chrysalis station logs, you only need to read the instructions and you're good to go. Parents enjoyed their kid's excitement, with many little ones checking the caterpillars as soon as they woke up in the morning!

Parents advise giving the kids a heads up that not all of the caterpillars will survive it to the last stage. The possibility could be devastating for a child who gets attached, so it's best to prepare them ahead of time. 

On a more positive note, reviewers like that the butterfly garden mesh is reusable. Don't be surprised if other species of caterpillars or bugs end up in it! 

Children love explosives, especially if they're in control. Might as well add some learning about chemical reactions in the process, shall we? With over 26 experiments about electricity and the pH scale, there's so much exploring to be done. Try splitting egg yolks using the power of lemon fuel!

Reviewers noted that having to have your own materials was a pain, like having to have a lemon on hand. Plus, the information is not readily available until you go through the experiments one by one. 

However, the fact that kids would stay engrossed in the experiments for days was an added benefit that made parents not mind the trip to the store! Parents also felt like the materials were high-quality and kids were truly engaged in the experiments.