20 Exciting New Science Gifts for Kids of All Ages

Little kids will be enthralled watching real, live caterpillars turn into butterflies. They'll get to watch the whole process from start to finish, and they'll even learn how to make food for the butterflies. When the butterflies are ready, you can set them free into the world!

Sensory water play is a fun introduction to science for little ones. Without even realizing it, they'll start to learn about gravity, cause and effect, the water cycle, and more.

These adorable and educational blocks will bring some excitement to your playroom. The blocks include all 118 elements on the periodic table and display the atomic number, symbol, and name of each element. It's a great way to get kids introduced to science without a ton of pressure.

If you have a scientific bug explorer, give them somewhere to safely keep what they find. This bug house has mesh sides for ventilation and an easy access door in the front.

Easy-snap connections allow kids to design their own robot. When they're done, they can set the gears in motion and control their robot via remote control.

KiwiCo is the gift that keeps on giving because subscription boxes arrive every month. They have kits designed for all age ranges, and you can even filter kits to see their science and tinkering offerings. These are an evergreen hit with parents and kids alike!

The only thing better than a terrarium for kids who are into earth sciences is a terrarium that glows in the dark! In addition to soil and seeds, the kit includes fun additions such as stickers and glowing sand.

Science gets infinitely cooler when it's disgusting — isn't that a known fact? This kit guides kids through experiments that teach them things like "what makes gas?" or "what is the chemical makeup of soap?"

A science experiment you can eat? Count me in. This kit walks them through how to make 7 scientific recipes.

Your budding scientist will be able to examine the world around them close up with this microscope that magnifies up to 400x. This gift also includes an activity journal where they can keep track of their experiments.

Generate electricity or launch a rocket with things you have sitting around in your kitchen! Kids will be amazed at how everyday objects can become fun science experiments. The kit gives directions for creating six different experiments.

This science gift isn't just fun and educational; it's also purposeful. After building the hotel, they'll place it outside where it will become a hotel for insects to lay their eggs. They can also add their own natural materials to make the hotel feel homey for all the bugs.

Kids who love to tinker will enjoy building a robotic bug that defies gravity. They'll learn about electric circuits, gears, and motors as they assemble their bug. After it's put together, they'll have a fun toy that can climb around the house.

Growing crystals is fun, but it's even more fun when they grow into adorable hedgehog spikes. Available in four different colors, this hedgehog science experiment is a fun way to make an adorable room decoration or desk buddy.