16 Best Kids Science Kits For Your Money - Earning and Saving with Sarah

Kids Science Kits offer the perfect blend of education and entertainment. They give kids the opportunity to explore new things and grow their minds at the same time. These 16 Science Kits are definitely worth spending your money on.

Biology Science Kits

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Scientific Explorer Backyard Kit–Includes fun outdoor experiments such as creating a worm hotel and working with a sundial. A two way viewer allows kids to get up close with nature. Ages 4 and up.

Grow ‘n Glow Terrarium-This creative kits comes with materials needed for two plant cycles. Also included are glow-in-the-dark stickers to decorate the terrarium. Ages 6 and up.
Beginner Microscope STEM Kit–Sturdy compound microscope with high magnification and convenient carrying case. Comes with 10 already prepped slides to look at, a brine shrimp experiment, a variety of equipment, and much more. Ages 8 and up.
Biology Genetics and DNA Kit–Hands-on activities to learn the basics of DNA and genetics including building a 3-D DNA strand model. Ages 10 and older

Chemistry Kids Science

Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit–. Fun science experiments that involve making colorful jiggly crystals, underwater volcanoes, magic ooze, and so much more. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions for each experiment are included. Ages 6 and older.

Crayola Color Chemistry Set–Multiple, colorful science experiments the younger crowd will love. Ages 7 and older.

Kids Chemistry Junior Experiments & Reactions Science Lab Kit-The fizzing, foaming, crystal growing, fire extinguisher making, etc… experiments will keep their attention. Ages 8 and older.
Chem C1000 (V 2.0) Chemistry Set–Comes with professional quality lab equipment. Includes lots of experiments to investigate chemistry in the kitchen with ingredients such as eggs, sugar, and honey. Received a Parent’s Choice Gold Award. Ages 10 and up.

Electronics And Robotics Science Kits

Kids First Robot Engineer Kit–Includes a storybook which provides a read-along and build along experience. The kits gives kiddos the tools to build simple non-motorized robots with moving parts. Building pieces are easy for small hands to work with and thereby probably part of the reason this set has been awarded the Parent’s Gold Choice Award. Ages 3 and up.

5 in 1 Motorized Robotics Kit-Step-by-step instructions included for 5 models, plus encouragement for kids to use their own imagination. Company offers 6 month, 100 percent money back guarantee. Therefore, no worries. Ages 6 and up.

Electric Motor Robotic Science Kit-This set contains parts to build an electric balance car, doodling, and reptile robots. Kids will learn basic principles of motors, circuits, mechanics, and engineering. Ages 8 and up.

Mechanical Engineering Robotic Arms-Award-winning kit offers the flexibility of parts to build six different robotics arms. The arms use an air pressure driven system for movement. Ages 7 and up.

Snap Circuits Electronics Exploration Kit-Speaking from my son’s experience, Snap Circuits products represent quality, sturdy kids science kits. This set contains pieces and instructions for over 200 electronics projects that kids can tinker with for hours. Ages 8 and up.

Geology, Earth Sciences, and Paleontology Kits

ULTIMATE DINO DIG Science Kit-Carefully dig up parts of a dinosaur. Also, build the included T-Rex model and check out the adventure guide with dinosaur facts. Ages 6 and older.

Volcanic Eruption & Lava Lab–Lava eruptions, fizzing mineral pools, poison gas demos, and crystal growing will amaze, entertain, and educate them. Ages 8 and older.

Mega Gemstone Dig Kit-Excavate to find 15 gemstones buried in the dig site. Full color book that is included offers good information on each of the stones. Ages 8 and older.