I enjoy giving gifts to the children I love, but I am a PICKY gift giver. Yes, you heard it here first folks!
I just have major issues with always giving the latest video game, junk plastic toy or over priced plastic building set (brand remains anonymous). I do LOVE for kids to be overjoyed in playing, inventing, experimenting, and learning in a fun and creative environment.
I needed a gift for my 2 nephews, aged 8 years old and 10 years old. Thus, I decided to go with an economical but fun learning kit that I built myself, with love. Here is what I included in their Science Guy Fun Kit:
Science Equipment:
- Safety Googles from the Dollar Store
- Latex Gloves
- Small Documentation Journal
- Pop Rocks . . . because they explode and they're yummy!
I placed all their Science goodies in plastic carrying baskets I got at the Dollar Store, blue for one, green for the other.
Experiment Kits: I chose to include EXPLODING experiments because my nephews are TOTAL BOYS, but I have included a list of alternative experiments to use at the bottom of this post.
- Mentos Diet Coke Geyer (small Diet Coke & a package of Mentos candy) DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE HERE
- Alka-Seltzer Rockets (Alka-Seltzer tablets, small plastic film canister, vinegar) DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE HERE
- Grow Your Own Crystal Kit from the Dollar Store
- Glow-In-The-Dark Dinosaur Skeleton Puzzle
TOTAL COST FOR 2 KITS? $11.00
Here are some great alternative experiments that would fit easily into a hobby kit:
MAGNETIC MONEY (Kids really like this, obviously)
You can find tons of free experiments online, and I do suggest trying it at home!
Hoping your new year is full of wonder and joy!
The Joyful Socks Mom
HERE ARE SOME MORE JOYFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU!
- Visit my new Etsy Shop: HERITAGE FOLK ART to get unique handmade gifts! Custom orders are welcome.
- HARMONY FINE ARTS: The best study for art and music appreciation! Hard working moms with little time left will love this curriculum plan.
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3. Put the lid on the jar and seal tightly.
We added the scale to our experiment, it did not come in the kit. 
We will let you know how are alligator's growth continues. The kids had a fun time with this experiment . . . they love science the most! I liked to see them working together and The "Scout" was able to conduct this experiment with his little sister, having very little help from me (I was just guiding & and adding facts). She learns so well when he is doing the teaching! The experiment has really help The "Bug" (only 5 years old) grasp the scientific method and helped her in understanding graphing and charting. It was also and excellent exercise in continuous learning. The "right now" method did not apply in this experiement. They have had to keep working on it everyday in order to have correct results.
