
On the lookout for a children’s chemistry set? Maybe it’s for a special kid in your life or just for you — no judgment either way. Learning should be fun! During our long jaded lives, the rigidness of academia can make science lose some of its magic and mystique. Remember when the Science Fair was the most exciting event of the year? Luckily, you can relive some of that happiness through your kids — because let’s admit it — having kids is all about living vicariously. In 2020, we’re all feeling burnt out from virtual activities so finding screen-free fun through baking, sledding, and good old-fashioned scientific inquiry are cheery ways to fill the time.
Here are 15 mommy-approved chemistry kits for kids you can buy on Amazon for fun in a pinch.
Chemistry Set For Kids

Playz STEM A+ Kids Chemistry Junior Experiments & Reactions Science Lab Kit
Accompanied by a comprehensive lab guide, this children’s chemistry set is ready to fall into the hands of geniuses. Perfect for boys and girls, this dynamic chemistry kit has over 32 activities and experiments for a range of ages so your loved ones can run experiments from childhood through teenhood.

SNAEN Super Lab Science Kit
This buildable chemistry lab is good for home use or school use. A fun introduction to scientific experiments, this kit features 30 experiments that can be conducted with over 100 dynamic tools and pieces. This gift is safe for anyone over three years old with an interest in STEM education.

Learn & Climb Science Kit for Kids
Learn & Climb’s Dynamo Lab science kit is a steal for only thirty dollars. With activities include a create-your-own lava lamp and the classic volcanic experiment, this children’s chemistry set is a must for curious minds who are new to scientific wonder.

Yellow Scope | Foundation Chemistry Kit
Yellow Scope’s award-winning foundational chemistry kit comes with real lab equipment for learning and play as well as bonus activities including quizzes, doodle sheets, and fun facts. Best for 8-12 year-olds, this kit will make your young scientist excited for all the world’s scientific possibilities.

Playz Edible Candy! Food Science STEM Chemistry Kit
Smart and yummy, Playz’s edible candy science kit is a real crowd pleaser. With over 27 tools and ingredients included, this chemistry kit for kids is a rainy day solution. Exercise your brain and your taste buds at once.

The Magic School Bus - Chemistry Lab
Magic School Bus fans, this is for you. Explore STEM with Ms. Frizzle and the gang with this playful children’s chemistry set. With this, your young scientists can learn all about the science behind bubbles, acids, slime, and more. This kit is safe for children five and up, so younger siblings can join in on the fun.
Children’s Chemistry Kits

4M 5557 Crystal Growing Science Experimental Kit
For kids who are into crystals and science, this homemade crystal generator is a needed buy. With capabilities to host multiple crystal growth experiment, this kit is sure to produce something you like. This children’s chemistry set is ideal for young learners that are into geology.

HOMILY Science Kit for Kids
HOMILY’s science kit for kids is an inspiring, colorful, and educational bundle for inquiring young minds. Complete with supplies galore and over 20 experiments, kids will transform into STEM experts in no time.

AmScope 120X-1200X 52-pcs Kids Beginner Microscope STEM Kit
A beginner microscope is an unforgettable gift for your young scientist. Unlike novelty chemistry kits for kids, this real microscope will be a hit for students who want to really get into science. Wonderfully made with sturdy materials, an LED light for viewing, and several sample products, who knows what they’ll find beneath the microscope?

Ben Franklin Toys Chemistry Lab Pad Science Kit
This 50-piece, 12-experiment set comes with an easy wipe-off system that will keep the experiment area clean and together. Great for kids ages five to eight, this no-fuss science kit is a worthy introduction to STEM and independent experimentation.

Educational Insights Nancy B's Science Club Stir-It-Up Chemistry Lab & Kitchen Experiments Journal
This children’s chemistry set offers fun for indoors and outdoors. With an experiment roster, an outdoor pair of binoculars, and an adventure journal, this kit provides an unforgettable experience.

YouNiverse Chemistry Lab
The YouNiverse “geek chic” science kit sets kids up for success making slime, bath bombs, crystals, and more. Made in a convenient carrying case, this kit is perfect for at-home experiments or on the road to Grandma’s house and sleepovers with friends. Safe for children ages six and up, this kit could provide fun for months and years.

Crayola Colour Chemistry Lab Set
Crayola’s Colour Chemistry lab set is meant for kids who love a splash of . . . you guessed it . . . color! Featuring model magic, volcanic tubes, paintbrushes, ink, and more, artistic geniuses can invent a myriad of colors while learning more about trial and error.

Science Academy Deluxe Bath Bomb Making Lab Kit
Science Academy’s bath bomb science kit is for young minds that want to work and play. These science experiment bath bombs offer products that are good for the skin and the heart (metaphorically speaking) as well as fun accessories to be revealed including gems, charms, and more. Hopefully, the kids will make a bath bomb for Mom and Dad to enjoy, too.
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