Buying gifts for kids can be a hard situation and making sure they line up with a family’s lifestyle these days is even more challenging. That is why we have put together the top gifts for homeschool families! Fun, practical, educational, and durable, these are perfect for expanding the little ones’ imaginations while also keeping the parents sane.
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AMSCOPE Microscope for Kids
Winner of the 2016 “Top Pick of Microscopes For Beginners” this microscope is great for families who are just starting their adventures in microbiology!
Recommended for ages 8+
Insect Lore Growing Kits
Hold a miracle in your hands! Known for their caterpillars which transform into beautiful butterflies, Insect Lore offers four different live insect species to study including a live praying mantis egg. They also provide various learning resources to compliment your experience.
Recommended for ages 4+
Illuminated World Globe
Fully visible details during the day and glowing world at night, this globe is great for a classroom, homeschool room, or even in the bedroom. 8″ globe on a durable non-tip base.
Recommended for ages 8+
Qs Race Board Game
Kids love the bright and colorful board game while the book and play help teach valuable social skills including behavior and manners. Q’s Wild Race reinforces the key points of the game which consists of 150 fun question and answer cards.
Recommended for ages 3-6
Magnetic Wooden Bricks
With magnets built into the blocks and tested to meet all ASTM and CPSC standards, these bricks are safe, durable, and designed for hours of creative fun! The ones shown here are also fully compatible with Magz-Bricks which are a plastic version of magnetic blocks.
Recommended for ages 3+
Katamino Classic Puzzle and Game
Puzzle game with over 500 challenges, Katamino includes 20 wood playing pieces, wooden game board, and instructions. Each game is played by 1-2 players and takes about 10 minutes.
Recommened for ages 3+
Play Tent & Tunnel Set
Fast and easy set up with a fold by pop-up design, this set is lightweight and portable with a zipper carry bag. Usable as a set or individually, all 3 parts are perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.
Recommended for ages 7 months+
Lego Education Sets
Lego has gone above and beyond with the new education kits which feature building cards for support as well as an activity card with inspirational teaching ideas. Over 1,000 classic Lego shapes and characters bring the stories to life!
Recommended for ages 4+
Groovy Lab STEM Subscription Box
Designed to bring out a child’s natural curiosity, Groovy Lab subscription boxes strive to make science and engineering fun for all of the world’s future STEM-ists! Also available in single boxes.
Recommended for ages 8+
Crystal Growing Kit
Containing all the materials needed to perform seven different crystal growth experiments, this kit also comes with display cases for showing off your crystals once they’ve formed.
Recommended for ages 10+
Art Supply Kit
Let their creativity soar with an incredible set of art supplies. Colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolor cakes, wax crayons, and a range of tools make this kit perfect for the budding artists.
Recommended for ages 4+
Membership to NARM Affiliate
Perfect for traveling families or those who love to visit local museums, zoo, aquariums, and such, sometimes a membership to your local attraction also comes with a membership to NARM. These memberships can provide free or discounted entrance to hundreds of locations across North America!
Recommended for ALL ages
Telescope for KidsEasy to setup and easy to use, this lightweight beginners telescope is a perfect gift for kids. The tripod allows for stability while the three magnification lenses allow for broad observational opportunities.
Recommended for ages 8+
Bookroo Subscription Box
Available in 1, 3, 6, and 12 month subscriptions, Bookroo delivers books right to the child’s door, each wrapped in their own special gift wrapping paper. Choose between 3 board books or 2 hard back books and now, junior boxes for ages 7-10 are also available!
Recommended for ages 0-10 years
Kids Magazine Subscriptions
One of the most versatile gifts for homeschoolers, magazine subscriptions selected specifically for each child’s interest in a great way to go. They can practice their reading skills in a fun way while learning all about subjects they love.
Recommedned for ages 3+
Comb Binding System
A luxury for most homeschool families, a comb binding system can be very beneficial and save them money compared to using print shops for binding. Punch up to 15 sheets at a time or bind up to 150 sheets in one comb with the system featured here.
Recommended for the parents
AmazonBasics Thermal Laminator
In our home a good laminator is a must-have for homeschooling and we could never have too many sheets. Homeschoolers often laminate all of their card games, flashcards, or reusable papers making this item one of their favorites.
Recommended for the parents
