Hands-on science kits for learning at home
Which hands-on science kits let children experiment and learn at home?
Heebie Jeebies crystal kit: The kit grows a display crystal by combining the supplied crystal powder with water. The maker recommends the kit for ages five and older. Klutz Make Your Own Discovery Bottles: The six named experiments are a galaxy glitter swirl, fish-through-the-hoop game, tiny tornado, lava fizzler, eye-find game and jellyfish float. The hands-on review considered the English instruction book the strongest part of this exact kit, particularly for learning everyday material names and scientific vocabulary such as density, viscosity and polarity; it also appreciated the science questions. It did not report long-term leak resistance, durability or failure points. Scholastic says this product is no longer in its range. Heebie Jeebies polymer snow test tube: Add water to the powder; it expands into artificial snow within seconds. The maker’s catalogue recommends ages 8+; the store recommends ages 5+ with adult supervision, so the sources disagree. The package contains one test tube with 60 g of polymer-snow powder and one instruction sheet with science facts. Klutz DIY Rainbow Catcher: The kit builds into a motorized machine using gears and electronic components to make rainbows move around the room. The maker recommends the kit for ages 8 and older. A 32-page instruction book is included.
| Product | Why | Activity | Age | Learning support | Safety or status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Heebie Jeebies HJ-1302 sold by anbbaby.com | The kit grows a display crystal by combining the supplied crystal powder with water. | The kit grows a display crystal by combining the supplied crystal powder with water. guide | The maker recommends the kit for ages five and older. guide | The crystal continues to build and harden as the solution cools and evaporates. guide | Adult supervision is recommended, and an adult should heat and pour the hot water for younger children. guide |
| 2. Klutz Make Your Own Discovery Bottles sold by anbbaby.com | The six named experiments are a galaxy glitter swirl, fish-through-the-hoop game, tiny tornado, lava fizzler, eye-find game and jellyfish float. | The six named experiments are a galaxy glitter swirl, fish-through-the-hoop game, tiny tornado, lava fizzler, eye-find game and jellyfish float. guide | The maker recommends the kit for ages 6 and older. manual | The hands-on review considered the English instruction book the strongest part of this exact kit, particularly for learning everyday material names and scientific vocabulary such as density, viscosity and polarity; it also appreciated the science questions. It did not report long-term leak resistance, durability or failure points. review | The maker describes the custom bottle caps as child-safe and leak-proof. manual |
| 3. Heebie Jeebies HJ-1301 sold by anbbaby.com | The maker describes model HJ-1301 as a polymer-snow test tube that creates an artificial winter scene in seconds. | Add water to the powder; it expands into artificial snow within seconds. guide | The maker’s catalogue recommends ages 8+; the store recommends ages 5+ with adult supervision, so the sources disagree. manual | The package contains one test tube with 60 g of polymer-snow powder and one instruction sheet with science facts. guide | The store calls the material non-toxic and child-safe with supervision. guide |
| 4. Klutz DIY Rainbow Catcher: Maker Lab STEM Kit sold by anbbaby.com | The snap-together device catches sunlight and projects small rainbows around the room. | The kit builds into a motorized machine using gears and electronic components to make rainbows move around the room. guide | The maker recommends the kit for ages 8 and older. guide | A 32-page instruction book is included. guide | - |
Also cited in the text
- Klutz Make Your Own Discovery Bottles, product status: Scholastic says this product is no longer in its range. guide
- Heebie Jeebies HJ-1301, What it is: The maker describes model HJ-1301 as a polymer-snow test tube that creates an artificial winter scene in seconds. manual
- Klutz DIY Rainbow Catcher: Maker Lab STEM Kit, purpose: The snap-together device catches sunlight and projects small rainbows around the room. guide
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