Picture this: it's just a few days before Christmas. You have had to work long days and you are going to brave the malls for another two hours looking for a gift. Call it pragmatism or procrastination; you only have a few days to find the kids a gift and you're drawing a blank.
The Solution
How old are they? If they're around seven or older chances are they're starting to put down the toys and pick up the gadgets. This is great as the younger a child is able to pick up, learn, and become proficient with computers the more likely they are to develop those skills that will help them in the future. However, playtime that involves ONLY computer and video game entertainment can be a recipe for laziness, childhood obesity, general malaise, and some other serious health issues. This is why a smart parent will temper their child's computer and video game use with fun and educational activities like those you may find in science kits. And there is no better time than this Christmas to gift your children with one of these excellent kits for just about any age or gender.
Chemistry Sets
These classic kits have been revamped recently to be a lot safer than in years before and a lot more fun too! The appropriate ages for these kits usually start around 7 or 8 years old and go up from there. Some kits are very basic with just a few experiments while other deluxe kits have hundreds of fun and educational experiments.
Engineer Kits
These kits have come out more recently as a way to rejuvenate interest is science kits and feature really specific experiments that focus on building things like solar powered cars, windmill generators, fuel cell vehicles and more. They are best for older children that can work with smaller parts and can follow written directions. The experiments use real materials and will give kids a real head start in learning about concepts that are rapidly becoming booming industries.
Miscellaneous Kits
In addition to the aforementioned kits there are a myriad of other amazing kits available on the market that will appeal to kids of almost all ages and gender. Kits that teach you about crystals, bubbles, electronics, and even perfume exist and will surely entertain even the most persnickety of children. These kits are a great way to get your kid excited for school and science.
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