I found some of the best Christmas gifts that, if more people give, could have a very positive effect on children all over the planet. Read on and you’ll see why…
Thames & Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Sciences Sustainable Earth Laboratory
Not only is this a science kit focused on preserving our planet, it’s part of National Geographic’s work where the net proceeds support vital exploration, conservation, research, and education programs.
With so much information about the environmental problems that threaten life on Earth, children can be scared and confused. This kit gives them the tools and information to learn firsthand about the environmental problems facing the earth and how we as a civilization can overcome them through sustainable practices and the judicious application of technology.
The kit is organized into five main sections: renewable energy, use of natural resources, climate change prevention, waste and water management, and energy conservation. Exploring these themes through live experimentation will allow children to gain a great appreciation for these often abstract and intangible concepts.
Educational Insights Design and Drill Take Along Tool Set
For slightly younger kids, this is a fun deal. Catch your fascination with the action and sound of the real working electric screwdriver as it is moved back and forth, drilling bolts into place and then unscrewing them from the dash. Plus, they can take it anywhere as the carrying case folds out into a sturdy designed board. In the process of having fun, children learn to develop a strong sense of work and accomplishment. That is a huge advantage that I have found in this set. Of course, this is not for children under 3 years old.
LeapFrog Label Maps – USA
If you’re in the US, this would be a great addition to the home. Kids can use the tag reader to bring this map to life and start a coast-to-coast adventure across the US while learning fun facts and playing learning games. Includes over 40 books and games featuring characters from TV, movies and classic stories. Kids can earn rewards online, and parents can connect the tag reader to LeapFrog Learning Path online for more options. You can be sure that the Label Reader will make learning to read an exciting experience as words speak, pictures sing and stories come to life!
A 3-year-old girl I know plays with it for hours and is already naming all kinds of cities and states! My idea of the best Christmas gifts is that!
