This week we are looking at the 8 best microscopes for kids. A microscope definitely is one of the better STEM toys for a child as it encourages a child’s interest in science and biology and they are lots of fun as well.
Many parents or grandparents would love to get a child a microscope, but knowing what are the best microscopes for kids is actually really hard. There is a lot of choice out there which makes the process of finding the right one even harder!
To make things a little easier for you we reviewed 8 of the best microscopes for kids. We hope it will help you find that great microscope.
Best Microscopes for Kids
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AMSCOPE-KIDS M30-ABS-KT2-W Microscope Kit
First up we have the fantastic AMSCOPE-KIDS M30-ABS-KT2-W Microscope Kit. This is a microscope set that’s aimed at beginners. This is actually is quite a powerful microscope which can zoom in as much as 1200x!
One of the things that makes this microscope stand out is the 52 piece accessory pack it comes with. There’s a petri dish, test tubes, slides and even some brine shrimp eggs and a little hatchery to name just a few.
The Amscope includes batteries, a spare LED bulb and comes in a very nice carrying case which makes it a great gift.
We really like this set as it offers quite a lot of value for the money and it’s not all that expensive, therefor we believe it would be an excellent choice as a first microscope. So if you have a child who’s got an interest in science and experiments this microscope would be the ideal next step.
While no recommended age is given with this microscope we would suggest a minimum age of 8 plus.
Beginner Microscope For Kids by PBOX
Next on our list for best microscopes for kids we have the beginner microscope for kids by PBOX. What we really love about this beginner microscope is that it’s a very good kit, especially when you consider the low price.
The beginner microscope for kids has three different settings, 100x, 400x and 1200x and it is very easy to switch between the three settings. This set also comes with some awesome accessories that will help your child on their scientific endeavors. There is a few different specimen glasses, slides and collection bottles. There are also a few other extras as well that they can use to run some fun science experiments.
If you are looking for a microscope that is not going to break the bank or be too in depth for a first time scientist then this really is a great and fun set to start them off with. This is a science kit that would be ideal for kids aged 8 and above.
GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope by Educational Insights
We really wanted to include a microscope that was for younger children and the GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope is actually aimed at children who are aged 3 and up. This microscope features two eye pieces which is perfect for a younger child. Some younger children have a hard time closing one eye and looking through the other, but that will not be an issue with this one.
The GeoSafari zooms in at 8x magnification so your child will have fun looking at leafs; rocks and pretty much anything else they pick up around the house and garden.
This microscope really could not be any easier to use. The large knob on the side makes changing the focus really simple and you as the parent will have a lot of fun watching your child learn as they play.
My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope
The My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope is a great science kit for kids aged 9 and older. We really like how they made this look as close to a real scientists microscope as possible. It uses quality real glass optics and features three different magnifications scopes 40, 100 and the most powerful one being an impressive, 440x!
The microscope comes with slides but as well as coming with a set of blank slides it also comes with prepared slides which are already filled with interesting specimen that your child can look at.
The My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope also comes with an extensive 50 piece accessory kit. This is a microscope that has been designed for maximum portability with an impact resistant frame. Taking it on a field trip or outside in the garden will not be a problem with this microscope.
Dual Microscope Science Lab by National Geographic – Best Microscopes For Kids
The Dual Microscope Science Lab from National Geographic is one of the best microscope sets on this whole list of best microscopes for kids.
This is a high quality stereo microscope that allows your child to observe both slides and real 3D objects.
The National Geographic microscope has two levels of magnification, 20 and the most powerful is 50x.
While the actual microscope that comes with this mini lab is great it also comes with an impressive amount of accessories. It comes with 20 slides. Half of which are pre prepared so your child can use the microscope right away before they find their own specimens.
Other accessories included are tweezers, an eye dropper, a mini geode, a storage container for slides, a dust cover and a learning guide.
One thing that kids will really love is the brine shrimp that this set comes with. They can grow brine shrimp and then observe how they hatch and grow.
This really is an impressive microscope set for beginners and as it comes with over 50 different pieces it’s great value for money as well. The recommended age for this microscope is 8 to 15 years of age.
GeoSafari Micropro 48-Piece Microscope Set by Educational Insights
Designed for children who are aged 8 and up the GeoSafari Micropro 48-Piece Microscope Set is a science kit that is going to really inspire your child and make them see just how cool the world of science is.
The actual microscope is very high quality and it has two different magnification settings. This microscope comes with nearly 50 different accessories including specimen bottles and prepared slides so they can get straight to the science action as soon as they open this set up.
We really like this science set and one of the things we really like is the included booklet that has a whole bunch of science ideas for your child to try out with the microscope .
GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope by Educational Insights
The GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope is an award winning microscope that is aimed at children as young as five. If you really want to help your child learn about science and the world in general then this would be a great gift.
The actual microscope is very well made and designed to take a bit of abuse. It has a magnifier that lets your child zoom in as much as 5x! Included with this set is lots of different slides, each one with a different bug in it for them to look at and gross you out with!
As you have probably noticed this microscope has talking in the name. Well, talk this thing does, but it actually tells your child all kinds of cool science facts about different bugs. This is a really awesome microscope that makes science fun.
I-explore 3D Scope by My First Lab
Finishing off our list of the best microscopes for kids is the I-explore 3D Scope by My First Lab. This is a really smart looking microscope that has a kind of futuristic look to it.
This is for children aged 8 and up and we feel that it is perfect if your child wants a more serious looking microscope. It has 20x magnification, different light filters and a LED light to help them get a sharp view of what they’re looking at.
This really is a cool microscope set that is going to encourage them to look at all kinds of interesting things. This is the kind of gift that would be just perfect to show your child how much fun science can be.
