Some of our top picks of science, chemistry, robotics, engineering and STEM kits for gifted kids are on sale for the holidays!
As like with our other recommendations, toys, and books – we strive to provide age-adjusted recommendations for gifted and high ability kids. We hope you enjoy! While some of the toys and games have varying age ranges, we’ve sorted them from youngest to oldest as best we could.
National Geographic Earth Science Kit
Over 15 Science Experiments for Kids, including a crystal growing kit, volcano science kit, dig kits and gemstones, STEM projects, and water tornadoes!
Adjusted Age (with supervision): 6 and up
National Geographic Chemistry Set
Another great science kit from National Geographic! 45 easy experiments! Launch a rocket, make a volcano, create a geyser and create awesome chemical reactions.
Adjusted Age (with supervision): 6 and up
National Geographic Rock Tumbler Kit
For your budding geologist, make any stone sparkle and turn rough rocks into gemstones. The kit contains a high quality tumbler with everything you need to create polished gemstones.
Adjusted Age (with supervision): 5 and up
Educational Word Game – Kit and App with 9 Learning Games
Plugo letters is a word building game kit. Introductory spelling games for kids using phonics. With 9 interactive games and 250 levels, you can start your very early reader and progress at their individual pace.
Adjusted Age: 18 months and up
MathLink Cubes – TOP RATED!
Numberblocks bring math learning to life for your youngest gifted toddlers, ages 18 months and up with supervision (choking hazard!) Build Numberblocks from one to ten and master math skills through hands-on discovery and play.
Adjusted Age: 18 months and up (with supervision, choking hazard)
Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science Activity Kit
Build 8 physics-driven kinetic creatures using LEGO Technic bricks and papercraft. Learn about axles, cams, cranks, engineering in everyday machines. Includes every LEGO element you need!
Adjusted Age: 5 years and up
Solar Robot Toys
Includes 12 different building robots to move on land or water, with increasing complexity to adjust for age and ability. This will teach your child how to engineer a robot that uses solar power!
Adjusted Age: 7-8 years and up
My First Science Kit
With over 50 great science experiments, it’s a great starter kit for younger gifted kids. Includes easy instruction manuals! Some of the experiments can be done in just 5-10 minutes. This is the science kit if you have a gifted toddler or preschooler!
Adjusted Age: 3 years and up (with supervision)
Build Your Own Wearable Mechanical Hand
2021 Toy Association’s STEAM Toy of the Year Winner! Uses no motors or batteries. Learn how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used in industrial robots such as automobiles.
Adjusted Age: 5 years and up (with supervision)