Christmas Gift Idea for Children 5 and up

I am a self proclaimed geek; while other kids were busy playing tag and red rover and all other sorts of physical activity, I was playing school. Yep, that was me;  anything involving books, maps and science was fascinating to me. Truthfully,  I still am a bit of a geek now, I still love learning, reading and asking questions! Its not that I am nosy, I am just really interested in so many things in this world around us.   I have a book in every room in my home that I am part way through and I love to learn new things; to create and “do” things captivates my interest. In my 30 odd years, I have learned that I love books for entertainment as well as information, however,  I learn by doing.  Anything that is ‘hands on’ is rated high on my list of fun and it’s a bonus if its an educational activity and I can learn something new.

The Magic School Bus is an award winning book series based around Ms. Fizzle and her ordinary school bus that transforms into a flying bus during any of their exciting field trips. In the series, the bus has become a space ship, a weather machine, submarine etc and is filled with exciting learning adventures for kids. Ideally suited for kids ages 5 and up, the Going Green kit is one of the many available by the Young Scientist club. The  mission of the Young Scientist Club  is to “offer children quality, science related products that will fascinate them with the wonders of scientific discovery and spark their interest in future scientific discoveries”.

The Going Green kit is an exciting way to spend hours of creating and learning about our environment by teaching kids about the 3 R’s; reducing, re-using and recycling. Each kit contains all the supplies you’ll need for that budding scientist to participate in some basic environmental science; create and recycle paper, make pulp, learn decomposition with fungus, evaporate water and a few other really neat things to make and do.  Discovering the wonders of science is a great way to enjoy an afternoon with your children, they will spend hours doing the experiments and interacting by asking questions and learning about our the environment. After all our children will inhabit this earth, I think its best to teach them about caring for our world as soon as possible so they will know how to take care of it, when kids learn early, it becomes second nature. This is a great opportunity to discuss larger issues such as global warming, pollution and endangered species with your children.

As well as the The Magic School Bus Going Green kit, Scholastic has several other themed kits available including “The Magic of Rainbows” which has kids wearing rainbow glasses, blowing bubbles, bending white light and more. Encourage the young Doctor or Nurse in your home with the is “The Journey into the Human Body” where young scientists bend bones, makes joints, map taste buds, expand lungs and a few other fun and educational activities. Getting kids started early with educational activities that are fun  will make them curious and start them on a journey of lifelong learning.  Great holiday gift idea for those on your list aged 5 and up, I am giving the kit I received for review my 7 year old nephew for Christmas, I can’t wait to spend a fun afternoon with him and our Magic Bus Going Green Kit!

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