I’ve noticed that children often become much more interested in science when they can actually observe, test, and experiment instead of only reading explanations. Microscopes, prepared specimens, simple experiment kits, and practical STEM projects can turn an ordinary question into something a child can investigate independently.

I recently found https://thestemkidsco.com/ , an online store and educational project focused on learning science through practice. The combination of children’s microscopes, experiment kits, research specimens, and other STEM products seems especially useful for encouraging curiosity and research thinking. What hands-on science activities have worked best for your children?