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Many kids' microscopes are frustrating for young children. KiwiCo designed this one around them: a firm eyepiece that stays in focus, a simple zoom knob and light from above or below, so kids can look at solid objects as well as slides.
The illustrated slide with hidden animals is a clever way to teach focusing.
Two things to weigh: magnification is toy grade, so older kids may want a real microscope, and there are only 6 prepared slides.
Description
SKU:
6992
The KiwiCo Microscope Exploration Set is a kid-friendly microscope with an easy-zoom lens and LED lights above and below, plus prepared slides, petri dishes and tools for collecting and examining samples.
What's inside
- Microscope with LED lights (AA battery included)
- 6 biological specimen slides and 1 illustrated slide with 14 tiny hidden animals
- 2 petri dishes with lids, a dropper and tweezers
- 8 activity cards and an illustrated instruction foldout
How it works
Turn a knob to zoom in or out, switch on the light from above or below, and look at slides or anything you collect, from leaves and salt crystals to bread and bubbles. The activity cards include a 20-item scavenger hunt.
What kids learn
- Biology: what plants, insects and cells look like up close
- Using a scientific tool: focus, magnification and lighting
- Observation: noticing and recording details
- Experimenting: collecting their own samples
Good to know before you buy
- Age: KiwiCo lists ages 5 and up.
- Ready to use: it arrives assembled with the battery included.
- Toy-grade magnification: a parent reviewer called it good enough for a toy; it is a first microscope, not a lab instrument.
- Price: $39.95 at KiwiCo at the time of writing.
Who it's for
Young kids who collect bugs, leaves and rocks, and families who want a first microscope that a 5-year-old can actually use.
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About
KiwiCo
KiwiCo was founded in 2011 by Sandra Oh Lin, an engineer, mother, and entrepreneur who wanted to make creative, hands-on learning easier for families. As a parent, Sandra appreciated projects that encouraged children to explore and invent, but found it difficult to consistently find ideas, research activities, and gather all the necessary materials. She created KiwiCo to make those enriching experiences more accessible.
The company began as Kiwi Crate, offering activity boxes designed to help children learn through making and experimenting. As the range expanded to serve more ages and interests, the business adopted the name KiwiCo in 2017 to reflect its broader collection of projects and educational experiences.
KiwiCo develops activities across science, technology, engineering, art, geography, and other subjects, with projects designed by a team of educators, designers, engineers, and makers. The company also gathers feedback from children to help ensure that its projects are engaging, age-appropriate, and fun to complete.
KiwiCo's mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators by helping children build creative confidence and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on discovery, it encourages kids to become active creators, experiment with ideas, and learn by doing.
