The Thames and Kosmos Science Advent Calendar

£30

As we slowly creep towards the end of the year many parents start looking for new and exciting advent calendars to give to their children in the lead up to Christmas Day. Whilst often advent calendars are confectionary-focused, many parents are opting for advent calendars that lean into education and provide an experience rather than a sweet treat every day. To serve this purpose, Thames and Kosmos bring us their Science Advent Calendar, which provides children with 24 STEM-based experiments!

Inside the advent calendar, there are 24 beautifully designed boxes, which when opened reveal a range of materials and equipment needed for that experiment, as well as instructions on each box for how each experiment will work. Each box’s instructions are clear and well laid out making them easy for children to follow. Each box outlines exactly what you will need, and then some information on the science behind each experiment. The 24 boxes deal with topics from biology, chemistry and physics and will provide a range of easy-to-understand but educational experiences for your child.  Some experiments will require some other commonly found household products that cannot be included in the advent calendar such as household vinegar, a hair dryer or lemon juice. As each day brings a new experiment, every day will become an educational experience for the whole family.

The Advent Calendar has been designed with problem-solving, creativity and fine motor skill development in mind, making it a great educational option for the Christmas tradition, ensuring a great alternative option for kids, especially those who may have allergies and intolerances to the food-based advent calendars typically found on the market.

Each experiment's cards can be kept to repeat the experiment again later, therefore, the advent calendar continues to deliver accessible and memorable educational experiences – often without the child even realising they are delving into the world of STEM. If you have a child who has an interest in science and experiments or if you would prefer an great value educational experience with your advent calendar, then this is the perfect choice for you!

Pros:

- Great alternative advent calendar that focuses on STEM

- Easy to complete experiments

- Well-designed and accessible

Cons:

- Requires the addition of other common household materials