Celebrate the holiday season with discovery, as the Thames & Kosmos Science Advent Calendar invites children to open a different experiment each day in the lead-up to Christmas.

The calendar includes 24 unique science experiments that cover a variety of topics—chemistry, biology, physics—and each daily box reveals materials and an instruction manual with step-by-step directions and scientific explanations. Most of the materials are included; only common household items like vinegar, lemon juice, cotton swabs, or vegetable oil might be needed.

This format transforms the countdown from passive waiting into active learning: children practise fine-motor skills when handling small tools, logical sequencing as they open one door per day, concentration during experiments, and reflection as they review results and explanations. The kit is designed for ages 8 and up and emphasises safety and supervision.

Whether used as a classroom activity, a family holiday project or a thoughtful gift for a budding scientist, this advent calendar offers meaningful, tactile learning instead of just candy or trinkets.