Thames & Kosmos Science Stocking Stuffers!

Looking for some last minute stocking stuffers for Christmas? Get the children in your life some STEAM toys to learn about art and science. Thames & Kosmos is one of our go-to science toy manufacturers. The toys that they make feature colorful, easy to follow instructions and keep kids entertained, and of course, learning.

First up, the Thames & Kosmos 551003 Kitchen Chemistry uses safe, everyday chemicals from your kitchen. Your young charges will learn about ten essential science topics using baking soda, vinegar, sugar, salt and the nefarious dihydrogen monoxide. The Thames & Kosmos 551005 Amazing Gyroscope, meanwhile teaches about physics and motion. Use the gyroscope to learn about how the spinning forces of a gyroscope create the element of balance.

For a more in-depth learning experience, give the Thames & Kosmos 550016 Wind Racer a try. This kit builds six different wind powered vehicles,a glider as well as sail cars and boats. This kit teaches the science and physics of how wings and sails work. Maybe with a couple kits, the kids can build more than one and race them to see which is fastest.

If you want to get a little action on the “A” part of STEAM (that’s art, in case you’re wondering) with the Thames & Kosmos 553007 Airbrush T-shirt Kit. While it doesn’t really teach any science, kids will see how air pressure works with the airbrush and they’ll be able to express their artistic talents with old T-shirts. Other features include sequins, buttons and fabric shapes to create a truly unique design.

Any of these kits will make great gifts and stocking stuffers, and will make fun gifts for learning. If you and your kids have used these, make sure to leave us product reviews for your favorites and tell us about your favorite on Facebook or Instagram!