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Must-have Supplies for Science

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If you’re a fan of science experiments and activities in your home, you need this list of must-have supplies for Science. 

You know when your child wants to do a science experiment and then go to gather your supplies and you realize you’re out of the one ingredient that is central to your experiment.

You toss the book over the couch and cringe as your child looks at you with disappointing eyes and you feel like a homeschool mom failure because you should have had this.

That’s right, if you had all of the science tools and supplies ahead of time, imagine how easy it would be to finish a new science project each week. Planning and organizing would be a breeze!

An awesome list of must-have supplies for science so you don't feel like a homeschool mom failure at science and can amaze the kids with the new projects.

Must-have Supplies for Science

Set your learning area of science experiment area up with these supplies. That way, whenever the urge hits, all you need to have is ready and waiting for you to start. The more supplies that you have ready to start, the quicker you can get started with learning!

Recommended Science Experiment Books

What will you do with all of these science supplies? Have a ton of fun working on your own science experiments. There are always so many fun science experiments and activities that you can easily add on to your day.

 Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family Friendly Experiments from Around the House The Curious Kid’s Science Book: 100+ Creative Hands-On Activities for Ages 4-8 Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build The 101 Coolest Simple Science Experiments: Awesome Things To Do With Your Parents, Babysitters and Other Adults

Juniorscope Microscope

A must for every homeschool room is a microscope. Easily look deeper into things with this microscope designed for kids.

Children’s Safety Goggles

Safety first is always important! If you’re doing experiments that could potentially be dangerous, try these safety goggles first.

Rock and Mineral Collection Activity Kit

There are over 150 pieces in this epic rock and mineral kit. There’s an educational identification sheet, and this kit teaches kids how to sort and spot rocks, gems, and minerals.

STEM Bulletin Board Set

A must for classrooms or school rooms, this set includes 10 science/STEM bulletin board sheets that can be hung around the room.

Scientific Calculator

Solve complex equations with a scientific calculator, instead of a normal calculator. This is an absolute must in upper level math and science!

Space Encyclopedia by National Geographic

Learn all about our incredible solar system with this space encyclopedia. It’s a great reference to have on hand about our solar system.

STEM at Play Launch Rocket Science Kit

Maybe it does take a rocket scientist! This STEM kit includes 18 activities, and is a great beginner kit for ages 8+.

101 Great Science Experiments by Neil Ardley

This book includes 101 science experiments, written in a step-by-step form. It’s great and practical for home or classroom learning!

Periodic Table of the Elements Visual Flashcards

This deck of cards is a bit different from usual – it has the periodic table of the elements on them! The elements are all visual, and make learning the periodic table fun.

The Science Book: Everything You Need to Know About The World And How It Works by National Geographic

This book full of everything science is a great reference to have in your homeschool. It has over 400 pages jam-packed with scientific information, but illustrated and kid-friendly!

Don’t be scared to mix and match science books and activities together. The more that you can intertwine and incorporate different learning objectives, the more fun the kids are going to have.

I even use the holiday time to stock up on some of my favorite activities because the kids really do love learning, especially with fun activities like these!

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