Some kids might want video games or Barbie dolls for Christmas, but what do you gift them when it seems like they already have hundreds of those? If your kid loves to learn, values artwork or wants to conduct random science experiments, a National Geographic Kit might be the perfect holiday gift for them. Not only will they have fun with these kits, but they’ll also be learning something new.
With that in mind, we took a trip down the virtual aisles of Amazon and found over a dozen National Geographic kits that you can get delivered right to your door. From chemistry to arts and crafts to discovering gemstones, there’s something for every kid. And if you have an adult in your life who loves science, why not grab them one, too?
Snag These National Geographic Kits on Amazon
- Volcano Eruptions: When I was a kid, the best part of science was getting to create a tornado and erupt a volcano. As an adult, this Earth Science Kit excites me, and I’ll be buying it for my science-obsessed cousin. There are over 100 activities and fun experiments to choose from, so the kiddos will never be bored — $30
- Chemistry Connoisseur: Little chemists in the making will love this Mega Science Series Kit, which includes over 100 science experiments plus gloves, test tubes and more — $30
- Guts, Slime and Gross Things: If they’re a fan of gross science experiments, let them have fun using the Super Gross Chemistry Set. From making slime to dissecting brains to creating guts, there are lots of gross things for them to do — $30
- Crystal Collection: Grow amazing crystals like rose quartz, blue calcite and more with the Mega Crystal Growing Lab Kit, which includes six fast-growing crystals in different colors — $30
- Fun, Fizzy Experiments: Create fizzy reactions, change colors and test pH levels in this Amazing Reactions Chemistry Kit. It comes with 100 fun, hands-on experiments — $40
- Dinosaur Dig: Any kid obsessed with dinosaurs will be jumping for joy at the sight of this Light-Up Terrarium Dinosaur Habitat. They can build their own dinosaur world and watch it grow — $30
- Gemstone Discovery: Create and polish gemstones with National Geographic’s Rock Tumbler Kit, which includes the tumbler, four polishing grits, a sifter and nine different gemstones — $58
- Garden Goofballs: Your little gardeners can grow a forest of their own with this exciting Crystal Forest Kit, which lets them grow colorful foam bonsai, cherry, dragon blood and evergreen trees — $25
- Future Van Gogh: Get them started on their artistic skills early so they can become the next Van Gogh or Picasso with this Mega Craft Arts and Crafts Kit. From pottery to mosaic to marbling, they can create over 15 pieces of unique art — $32
- Pottery Master: If they’d rather take up pottery or enhance their bowl-making skills, you can’t go wrong with this Pottery Wheel Set. It includes clay, a pottery wheel, brushes, sculpting tools and paint — $70
- Marbles and Motion: The kids will learn about physics and aerodynamics while playing with this Glow-In-The-Dark Marble Run Set. With the fun learning guide, they can test fast and slow marble run times and watch them zig-zag across the track — $38
- Reach for the Stars: Future NASA scientists and astronauts can learn all about the solar system and discover rocks on different planets with this Ultimate Space Dig Kit — $25
- Gorgeous Gems: If they have a taste for the finer things in life, get them this Mega Gemstone Dig Kit. While they won’t find diamonds or gold, they will find gorgeous gemstones, like pyrite, red jasper, amethyst and more — $25
