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We are an unashamed house full of geeks! Our girls are growing up with a love of science, tech and gaming – as well as reading, and arts & crafts. I’ve got a list of gifts for kids like ours – including loads of products that will encourage STEM learning whilst being super fun!
JBL JRPOP Bluetooth Speaker*
RRP: £29.99
The girls love to listen to music and have mini dance parties, and this JBL JRPOP Bluetooth Speaker is a great bit of kid friendly tech. The speaker is really easy to turn on and use, and can be clipped onto a backpack when out and about. It even lights up in funky colours, which the girls enjoy.
Personalised Marvel Spider-Man Story Book*
RRP: £17.99
As little Spider-Man fans, Georgie and Lydia will really enjoy this Personalised Marvel Spider-Man Story Book from I Just Love It. Completely personalised with Georgie’s name throughout the text, this book puts the gift recipient right into the story. You can also include a special message on the first page – perfect for wishing them a happy Christmas!
Q-BA-Maze Warm*
RRP: £24.99
A marble run with a difference, Q-BA-Maze Warm let’s you create a track for your marbles by stacking together the special cubes. This set includes 36 cubes of three different types, which when put together allow you to send the 14 marbles in all different directions.
Geomag Mechanics Challenge*
RRP: £25.00
Geomag Mechanics Challenge is a 96 piece kit that allows you to build a magnetic cannon, which you can then use to practise your target shooting! Suitable for children 7+, this set is a great way of making STEM learning fun, using mechanical and magnetic forces to fire the steel balls into the air.
Geomag Mechanics Gravity Magnetic Track*
RRP: £29.99
Another set from the same range, Geomag Mechanics Gravity Magnetic Track lets children learn about mechanics, gravity and magnetics while having fun. This kit has 115 pieces and is suitable for children aged 7+. I know the girls are going to have a great time putting this together, and experimenting by combining the two sets as well.
Geomag Confetti – 68 pcs*
RRP: £34.99
The Geomag Confetti set is suitable for younger children starting at 3+, and allows children to experiment with magnetics and shaped. You can create all sorts of structures with the shapes, balls and magnetic ‘sticks’ – it includes 68 pieces and is very satisfying to play with!
Geomag Rainbow – 32 pcs*
RRP: £17.00
Similar to the Confetti set, this Geomag Rainbow is a smaller and simpler set which would make a perfect starter kit for younger recipients. With 32 pieces you can still put them together to make plenty of different combinations, and have fun doing it.
3Doodler pen*
RRP: £44.99
With the technology behind 3D printing and drawing getting more & more affordable, it’s the perfect time to invest in a 3Doodler pen. For less than £50 you can get this essentials starter kit including 48 sticks of plastic to draw all sorts of creations with. Georgie is really interested in arts & crafts, so I know she is going to love getting her hands on this!
OjO Atomic Force game*
RRP: £16.99
Making chemistry fun, this OjO Atomic Force game for ages 6+ turns learning about atoms, elements and compounds into a board game. Players take turns to roll the dice and collect protons, neutrons and electrons, and then use those to create elements later in the game. It simplifies the more complicated concepts, making it understandable and fun for children. A great gift for any kids showing an interest in science.
OjO Mars Mission Kit*
RRP: £18.99
Perfect for little space fans, this OjO Mars Mission Kit lets you build your own Mars rover and create a Martian landscape to explore. When you’re ready to leave the red planet, transform your rover into a rocket to blast off. Suitable for ages 5+, this kit comes complete with a Mission boarding pass and special glasses.
Interaction*
RRP: £34.90
Interaction is a ‘party game for family and friends’ that requires a tablet device in addition to the game board. The game automatically adjusts the questions and tasks to match the age of the players, which is really clever. The game covers five categories: knowledge, creativity, sports, social and games, and has are over 25 mini-games to challenge players.
Science in Wonderland*
RRP: £24.99
This Science in Wonderland set from John Adams is the kind of toy where kids have so much fun playing with the different experience that they don’t even realise they are learning about all sorts of science at the same time. It is really cute, and I know that Lydia is going to love making a fairy float, a butterfly change colour, and a flower bloom! Science in Wonderland is suitable for children aged 5+.
BoomTrix Showdown*
RRP: £39.99
Who wants to roll your marbles down tubes when you can make them fly instead? BoomTrix Showdown is a marble trampolining set, that allows you to launch your marbles and make them bounce around the course. Recommended for ages 8+, this set includes a ramp tower, 6 trampolines, 4 trampoline curves, a booster, a stunt ring, a firework goal, 12 metal balls and the instructions.
Atlas of Ocean Adventures*
RRP: £20.00
The Atlas of Ocean Adventures is a great gift for any fans of the aquatic side of nature. Georgie and Lydia, our little Sea Life ambassadors, adore sea creatures of all sorts and this book lets them learn more about all their favourites. Beautifully illustrated by Lucy Letherland, each double page spread has 10 captions and facts about the habitat and creatures depicted.
40 Inspiring Icons: Super Scientists*
RRP: £9.99
This gorgeous book will get any child interested in learning more about the history of science. 40 Inspiring Icons: Super Scientists is full of snippets of information about some of the most important scientific minds of all time, including Charles Darwin, Ada Lovelace, Galileo Galilei, Marie Curie, and more. It’s a fun and educational book aimed at children aged 7-10 years.
FabLab Tie Dye Kit
RRP: £14.99
You can customise your own clothes with the FabLab Tie Dye Kit – the perfect gift for crafty kids! Georgie is going to love getting stuck in with this. The kit comes with four different colours of water-based permanent dye, along with elastic bands, PVC gloves, and an 8 page instruction booklet telling you exactly what to do.
Science Mad Chemistry Lab*
RRP: £24.99
This Science Mad Chemistry Lab is an amazing set, with loads of equipment and chemicals included to perform 80+ different experiments. You get a great instruction book with directions, and everything you need to get stuck into doing some serious chemistry. I was really impressed by the quality and comprehensiveness of this set – it would be perfect for any budding scientist.
Emperor Penguins wall poster*
RRP: £4.99
Georgie adores penguins, so this National Geographic Emperor Penguins wall poster from Kidicraft will definitely be well received! The 3D effect created with lenticular technology gives the poster depth – it’s a really neat effect and I know she will love it. They have a whole range of different animal posters, including dolphins and meerkats.
Super Mario 1-Up Mushroom Light*
RRP: £14.99
Georgie and Lydia both love Mario, and this Super Mario 1-Up Mushroom Light is going to look great in their bedroom. It runs on batteries, provides a gentle light while on, and even makes the 1-up sound effect when you push it down to turn it on.
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