Mad Science is a leader in children’s science enrichment and now they have developed a series of STEM boxes for kids to enjoy exploration and learning at home. There are currently 3 Loop Lab boxes that are available as a subscription. Each box features:
- Up to 4 STEM activities per month
- Includes everything needed to start discovery right away
- Different theme for each box (Gross Science, Spy Science, Sense-ational Science)
- Minimal adult assistance required with easy, step-by-step instructions and science explanations
- All components are kid-tested and safety approved
Evaluation comments:
“This kit is an educational and immersive STEM experience for young children.”
“These kits provide all the materials necessary to perform experiments like a foaming fountain, a do-it-yourself ooze ball and ghost goo. Parents should be prepared for a bit of a mess, however, each experiment directions includes a “mess factor” rating of 1-5 (splats).”
“These kits include everything your child needs, including safety glasses, latex-free gloves, glue, corn starch, yeast and much more. There are directions for how to measure the materials in the provided beaker and how to swirl the mixtures you make in the provided flask. Suggestions are provided on how to prepare your workspace to keep it as clean as possible (but there will be a bit of a mess). The directions are very clearly written and illustrated, step-by-step. The only thing you need to provide for the experiments are things everyone has in their home-dish soap, warm water, a bowl and a tablespoon. The experiments are easy to follow, fun and there is an explanation of how the experiment works. There is a lot of new vocabulary such as “catalyst” “exothermic”, “viscosity” and more.”
“In this time of virtual learning, it is a wonderful opportunity to do hands on experiments.”
“The Spy Science Box is very fun and educational, especially for children who like spy and mystery themes.”
“A lot of fun items in it to explore. I also like the short “did you know” facts throughout. Such as “did you know that an average 3-digit combination has 64,000 combinations?”
“These kits are very fun for the whole family and I can picture it leading to some amazing imaginary play using the materials created from these kits.”
“It is a lot of fun and provides children an opportunity to learn a great deal about science in a very tactile, sensory-rich manner.”
