Montessori Gift Ideas at Five Years - Science
You know I love a good gift guide! When Otis turned five I promised a gift guide for five year olds (you can see the gifts we gave him here). The difficulty is, at this age, children have so many interests. At five I find children are exploring more about the world around them, showing more interest in animals, fossils, dinosaurs, plants, planets - science! So I've put together a gift guide for five year old's focusing on all things science! Any of these would be a wonderful addition to a Montessori home (or classroom)!
1. Geography - World Globe / Kids Wold Atlas
2. Microscopy - Prepared Slides / Duo-Scope Microscope
3. Rocks and Minerals - Everything Rocks and Minerals / Natural Gemstones / Let's Go Rock Collecting
4. Physiology - Hear Your Heart / Stethoscope
5. Dinosaurs - Triceratops / Dinosaur! / Tyrannosaurus Rex
6. Volcanoes - Volcanoes / Volcano Making Kit
7. Magnets - What Makes a Magnet? / Magnet
8. Birds - Bird Feeder / Binoculars / Backyard Bird Guide
9. Butterflies - From Caterpillar to Butterfly / Butterfly Lifecycle Set / Butterfly Garden
10. Composting - Composting: Nature's Recyclers / See-Through Compost Container
11. Weather - Large Outdoor Thermometer / What Will the Weather Be?
12. Insects - Insect / Bug Viewer
13. Gardening - Kids Tool Set / How a Seed Grows / Pack of Sunflower Seeds
14. Science - Lab Set / The Curious Kid's Science Book
15. Skeleton - Human X-Rays / Mini Skeleton / Skeleton Floor Puzzle
16. Solar System - Big Book of Space / Inflatable Solar System
Some of these would be good gifts for friends too, some of them are not too expensive. I love the idea of a little book and a pack of seeds! I hope you find some fresh ideas and enjoy!