STEM kits by age.

Chemistry sets, circuit kits, coding robots, and project crates from KiwiCo, Thames & Kosmos, Snap Circuits, CrunchLabs, and others. Choose by the subject your child already likes, then check the maker’s age range and how much adult help the instructions expect.

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STEM · 8+

Thames & Kosmos Massive Erupting Volcano 642116

Best for: Kids 8 to 12 who like messy science projects

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$34.95

STEM · 8+

Thames & Kosmos Physics Workshop 625412

Best for: Kids 8 to 12 who like to build and ask why

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$59.95

STEM · 8+

Thames & Kosmos Rock Tumbler 678006

Best for: Kids 8 to 12 who collect rocks and can wait

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$49.95

STEM · 8+

Thames & Kosmos Magnetic Science 665050

Best for: Kids 8 to 12 curious about how magnets work

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$24.95

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STEM · 5+

Thames & Kosmos Kids First Robot Factory 567016

Best for: Kids 5 to 7 who like robots and picture books

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$29.95

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STEM · 7+

KiwiCo Spinning Sand Garden 6940

Best for: Kids 7 to 12 who like gears, magnets and patterns

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$29.95

STEM · 9+

KiwiCo Flex & Fly Plane Launcher 5907

Best for: Kids 9 and up who like flight and outdoor play

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$44.95

STEM · 9+

Engino Discovering STEM Mechanics: Cams & Cranks STEM04

Best for: Kids 9 and up who want to know how machines move

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$37.99

STEM · 5+

KiwiCo Roller Ramp Arcade Game

Best for: Kids 5+ who want to build a game, then play it

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$24.95

STEM · 9+

KiwiCo Chain Reaction Workshop

Best for: Kids 9+ who love Rube Goldberg machines

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$69.95

STEM · 12+

KiwiCo Kinetic Light-Up Speaker

Best for: Tweens and teens 12+ curious about electronics

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$49.95

STEM · 9+

KiwiCo Remote-Controlled Snake Robot

Best for: Kids 9+ who want a first robot build

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$39.95

STEM · 10+

Thames & Kosmos Hydraulic Boxing Bots

Best for: Kids 10+ who want a build that ends in a match

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$49.95

STEM · 8+

Thames & Kosmos Renewable Energy Lab

Best for: Kids 8+ who want to measure real energy

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$249.95

STEM · 3–6

KiwiCo Koala Crate

Best for: Monthly hands-on projects for ages 3 to 6

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$30

Subscription · 10+

MEL Science MEL Chemistry Subscription

Best for: Kids aged 10+ who want hands-on chemistry

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$29.90

Subscription · 8–13

CrunchLabs Build Box

Best for: Young engineers aged 8 to 13 who like Mark Rober

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$29.95

Subscription · 9–12

KiwiCo Tinker Crate

Best for: Kids aged 9 to 12 who like engineering builds

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$30

STEM · 8+

Thames & Kosmos My Robotic Pet: Coding Chameleon 620507

Best for: Robot fans aged 8+ ready for a long build

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$54.95

STEM · 10+

Thames & Kosmos Chem C1000 V 2.1 640119

Best for: Kids aged 10+ ready for real lab chemistry

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$59.95

STEM · 8+

Snap Circuits Classic SC-300

Best for: Kids aged 8+ who want a long-running circuits kit

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$98.99

Subscription · 6–10

Little Passports World Adventures

Best for: Kids aged 6 to 10 curious about other countries

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$32

STEM · 5–10

Osmo Coding Starter Kit for iPad

Best for: iPad families with kids aged 5 to 10

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$49.99

STEM · 6+

Thames & Kosmos Ooze Labs Chemistry Station 642105

Best for: Kids aged 6+ who like messy science

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$39.95

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Questions about STEM kits.

Should I choose a one-time STEM kit or a subscription?

A one-time kit suits a gift with a clear theme, like circuits or chemistry. Subscriptions from KiwiCo, CrunchLabs, or MEL Science send a project on a schedule, so check the cost per box and the cancellation terms first.

Do chemistry sets need adult supervision?

Chemistry sets such as the Thames & Kosmos CHEM line include chemicals and carry the maker’s warnings, which call for adult supervision. Read the maker’s age and safety guidance before buying for a younger child.

Do coding kits need a tablet or computer?

Some do. Osmo kits work with a compatible tablet, and some robotics kits use a companion app, while Snap Circuits and most KiwiCo crates work without a screen.

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