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Friday, July 30, 2010

Little Labs by Thames & Kosmos Recommended by Whom You Know

Curiosity killed the cat. Satisfaction brought it back. Little minds and little hands are so into everything, especially when it comes to the trying new things. My daughter is so eager to learn and experiment so when the Little Labs Science Kit arrived she was would not stop talking about when we could get to work and open the box. We first opened the Stepping into Science Kit. It boasts 25 different experiments to keep you and your child thoroughly engaged. Its contents are endless including my favorites like a magnifying glass, sundial, modeling clay, measuring cups and more. The 48-page illustrated guidebook teaches and provides guidance as well as great vocabulary. This kit provides you with the perfect introduction to many areas of science without overwhelming the children and the parents. As a student, science was never my strong point but I was not intimidated by any of these activities. I actually learned or relearned many principals I had forgotten.  The activities are fantastic and range from how sundials tell time to making a balloon inflate on its own. My favorite was how a motion picture works, I won’t give the secret. My daughter loved writing secret messages and building a boat powered by soap. Great for kids age 5 and up although I would recommend for a little bit older than five for them to fully get what the ideas. However exposing them to science at an early age is certainly a plus and will keep them excited about studying it in school. These are projects that you must do together as some parts are sharp and others definitely need adult supervision. Plus, following the directions for each experiment should be carefully followed to ensure success. With so many new experiments left to try and other left to do again and again, Little Labs is a must have. Be a huge hits with your kids and enjoy some great activities together!  We recommend Little Labs at Whom You Know.

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The current Thames & Kosmos line includes over 60 kits in a variety of science and technology-based areas. For children under 8, there is the Little Labs series. This line is for ages 5+ and includes two large kits – Stepping Into Science and Intro to Engineering—as well as 10 smaller, single-topic kits. You can find more information about these items on the Products page at: www.thamesandkosmos.com.

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