If you're like the parents of many gifted kids, you've got at least one shelf (or closet) full of toys your child lost interest in -- or had no interest in to begin with. Stop filling those shelves and closets and get your child some toys they'll love. Toys that fit into that group of toys are those that allow children to explore science.
Space Theater Planetarium
If your child is fascinated by space and the stars, then he or she would love a home space theater. Space theaters project the stars and constellations on the walls and ceiling of a darkened room. Home projection theaters work with slightly different formats. This one has five interchangeable "masks" that combined will project over 300 stars and 31 constellations. An internal lens system and five interchangeable masks display over 300 stars and 31 constellations. It also comes with a star guide CD-ROM, a science book, and an instructional audio CD. While home projectors like this one do project stars and constellations, they aren't real planetariums. Nevertheless, a gifted kid who loves space will really enjoy this "toy." My son did!
Science Kit: Newtons Wizard -- Science of Motion
If your child likes science, he or she is sure to enjoy this kit. It comes with a book describing projects that explore the central concepts of physics. The projects allow children to explore rocketry, Newton's Lays of Motion and more! Ages 7-14.GeoSafari Ant Factory
Your little bug lover will enjoy learning about the world of ants with this ant "factory." It is made of clear, durable plastic, which not only lets you watch the ants as they create their habitat, but keeps the ants safely inside. Ages 5 and up.The Young Scientist Club Nature Set
This nature set is perfect for kids who love nature. It's also a great way to introduce nature to younger children. During the warmer months, you and your child can take this set along on nature walks and use it to conduct real field experiments. Here are some things you can do:- identify animal tracks and fossilize them
- find items on a scavenger hunt
- make a compass
- perform leaf chromatography
- make a bug house
For ages 4 yrs. and up
Elenco Magnets Fun Set
Magnets are so simple, yet so interesting! This kit lets kids play magnetic football, billiards, and golf. It also explore magnetic forces and electro-magnets. It also shows them how to do the Indian Rope trick -- and more! (No batteries needed.) [br]For ages 6 yrs. and upLeap Frog Odyssey III Talking Globe
This award-winning talking globe teaches provides thousands of world facts. It compares populations and land areas between locations, gives the distances between points, and even plays national anthems! But kids won't just have to sit and listen to geography facts; they -- and up to three of their friends -- and play one of the six built-in, geography games.Ultimate 400x Digital Microscope
Science loving kids who like to work with computers will be in heaven with this digital microscope. It was designed to be connected to a computer and comes with everything you need -- except the computer! The kit includes software that allows you to view live color images from the scope, edit them, add text, save them, and even email them to friends and family.GeoSafari Talking Microscope
Kids as young as 5 will enjoy this interactive talking Microscope. The microscope comes with 12 prepared slides that allow kids to see 12 insects and spiders magnified 5 times. As they look at the bugs, the microscope will tell them facts about insects. Kids don't have to sit back passively, though; they can test their knowledge with the fun quiz games.My First Chemistry Kit
Young, budding chemists will have fun with this chemistry kit. In includes a microscope (100x-200x-450x) and a science guide that provides instructions for easy activities to perform with the microscope. Kids learn about chemistry when they complete the many activities described, activities which include making an ornament and testing acids and bases. (The acids are rated as acids on the PH scale; they are not dangerous compounds.)