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7 fun and educational science kits for all ages (adults too!)

Whether you are looking for a fun project for an at-home lesson with the kids or just need something to kick your boredom, these kits will keep everyone entertained for hours.

By Michele Kettner April 29, 2020 at 3:12 pm

national geographic crystal garden National Geographic Crystal Garden Science Kit, $9.99; Target
This kit combines your green thumb and science skills as you grow a garden full of colorful crystal trees.
frozen themed science kit KANO Frozen II Coding Kit, $79.99; Disney
Travel into the unknown world of STEM with Elsa and Olaf as kids build their own coding sensor and adventure with their favorite characters.
science kit for kids Optical Illusions Science Kit, $20; Uncommon Goods
Kids can spend the day learning the art of illusions (and tricking their parents) with this Uncommon Goods kit full of different activities.
rocket ship building kit Rocket Science, $14.99; Barnes & Noble
This reusable rocket will get the whole family out of the house, keeping everyone entertained and learning for hours.
glowing putty making kit Glowing Slime Kit, $18; Uncommon Goods
If you have a child, you know that slime is all the rage. Skip the glitter and take your slime project to the next level by making it glow in the dark for the ultimate experiment.
solar charger building kit Solar Science Station Kit, $54.95; STEM Supplies
Shrink your carbon footprint (and electric bill) by building your own solar charger, so you can keep your phone juiced through the endless hours of social media scrolling.
national geographic volcano building kit National Geographic Volcano Science Kit, $9.99; National Geographic
Volcanoes are the quintessential science fair project. With an ample amount of time on hand, grab a kit and help your kids reignite their love for science.
Michele Kettner

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.

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