10 Best Geology Kits for Kids

The KidzLabs Volcano Making Kit is an exciting hands-on project for kids to enjoy. It comes with a volcano mold, fast-drying plaster, paint and paint brush, and a stir stick for children to create their faux volcano. All parents need to provide is the baking soda and vinegar to create the eruption.

The Toysmith Rock Science Kit is a cool way to introduce kids to rock collecting. This kit includes 15 rock specimens for them to identify and classify, and the accompanying identification guide will help them along the way. When they're not used, children can keep them all in the plastic storage case. There's even a magnifying viewer for closer inspection. We would also recommend that you pair something like this with a generic rock tumbler that are perfect for kids starting an interesting in geology and rocks.

For kids interested in volcanoes and what forms from them, the Break Your Own Geodes Kit is an exciting activity that contains 12 geodes, which are formed naturally among volcanic activity. This comes with instructions on how to crack the geodes and identify them so that kids can discover various minerals.

The Rock & Mineral Collection Activity Kit includes more than 200 pieces for kids to get countless hours worth of educational play. It also comes with a fully colored identification sheet so kids can follow along and identify the rocks correctly. The high-quality rocks are mixed in with gravel so children have a challenge as they search to find these stunning gems.

Budding researchers will enjoy the AmScope Kids Beginner Microscope. Its forward-facing turret offers numerous magnification options from 120x to 1200x. For better sight, the viewing head features LED as well as a built-in color effect and a mirror illumination. Alongside the scope are 49 other research and experiment accessories such as a brine shrimp experiment.

This Crystal Growing Experimental Kit comes with the necessary materials for kids to grow seven crystals that are various, vibrant colors. There's a fact sheet to explain the process, and once they are all grown, children can admire them for a long time to come thanks to the included special display cases.

Dig it Up! Fossils & Minerals is one of the 10 best geology kits for kids that let them discover a variety of minerals and fossils. There are 12 different stones to look through using the included chisel tools. This also comes with an excavation guide that should teach children some fun facts about the fossils and minerals.

The Fossils Excavation Adventure Kit gives children a fun chance to dig up 15 ancient fossils. It's one of the 10 best geology kits for kids that let them step into the shoes of a paleontologist. Alongside the fossils are facts and a classification guide. There are even cool glow-in-the-dark findings for them to dig up. All of this is done with the included set of excavation tools.

The Geyser Tube Experiment is one of the best geology kits for kids to show off their science skills to a large group. It's a classic project to transform a typical bottle of pop into incredibly cool geysers using Mentos candies. The kit comes with one test tube and a roll of the candies. All that's needed for parents to supply is the soda.