{"title":"Science and STEM","description":"\u003cp\u003eMicroscopes, circuits and kits for curious young scientists.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"starling-montessori-kids-digital-microscope-1000x-with-camera","title":"Starling Montessori Kids Digital Microscope, 1000x with Camera","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eA real tool for looking closely at leaves, salt, coins and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold a leaf, a coin or a grain of salt under the lens and see what the eye misses. Children learn to look closely, ask questions and record what they find.\n\nIt is a real tool rather than a toy copy, which is what makes it so absorbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eUp to 1000x magnification and a 2MP camera let children see details the eye misses and save what they find. 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Rechargeable battery; use only the supplied cable. Recommended age: 4+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet up a small tray with three or four things from a walk, such as a leaf, a feather and a pebble. 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Children try a fan, light, sound or radar module and see how the current moves.\n\nIt gives older children a real reason to read a plan, test and adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eSeeing a fan spin or a bulb light makes an invisible idea concrete. When a circuit does not work, the child has a real problem to check and solve for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eFollowing diagrams, Testing and fixing, Early electronics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing plans — Reading a diagram and building it builds careful attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting — When a circuit does not work, children learn to check and try again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding — Seeing a bulb light or a fan spin makes electricity concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 circuit elements, including radar, fan, fibre optic, light bulb, music and electric drill parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 reusable storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 circuit elements in a reusable storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes radar, fan, fibre optic, light bulb, music and electric drill parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e480+ projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds 3 AAA and 3 AA batteries (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdult supervision required; not suitable for children under 3. Batteries not included. Recommended age: 8+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild the first simple project alongside your child once, slowly, pointing to each step on the plan, then let them choose and build the next one alone. 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Each one asks them to predict, test and notice what actually happens.\n\nIt rewards patience and curiosity, and it makes a good project for a weekend afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eIt gives an older child a long run of real experiments to work through on their own. Each one builds the habit of predicting, testing and checking the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eScientific method, Following instructions, Curious questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific method — Predicting, testing and recording an outcome is the heart of real experimentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing instructions — Reading the manual step by step builds careful, ordered work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuriosity — Seeing results with their own eyes invites a child to ask what happens if they change something.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials for 135+ experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 illustrated instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e135+ experiments with an illustrated instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribed by the maker as lab-tested components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few basic household items are needed to complete the experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for ages 8-12; the page also lists 5+, so we advise an older reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdult supervision is advised for all experiments, and check the manual for anything not suited to younger siblings. 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A child checks outside, decides what the day looks like, and records or shows it on the board.\n\nIt connects young children to the world outside through regular, real observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eA quick weather check gives the morning a small, steady routine and builds words such as cloudy, windy and sunny. It connects young children to real changes in the world outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eObservation, Weather vocabulary, Daily routine, Nature awareness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservation — Checking the sky each day builds attention and noticing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary — Words such as cloudy, windy, rainy and sunny become part of the child's language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine — A morning weather check is a short ritual that gives a day its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 wooden weather station set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne wooden weather station set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy wooden frame with smooth corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize, weight and exact features are not listed on the page, so check the product images before gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used at home or in a classroom as part of the morning routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmooth corners are noted but small parts are not described, so supervise young children. 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They then set the board themselves, even on days you might choose differently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259062833445,"sku":"MB-0061","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-weather-station-4794028.jpg?v=1793052284"},{"product_id":"eyebright-montessori-digital-microscope-handheld-with-1080p-camera","title":"Eyebright Montessori Digital Microscope, Handheld with 1080P Camera","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eA handheld microscope that shows a leaf, coin or feather up close\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCuriosity gets a magnifying lens. Hold it over a leaf, a coin or a feather and the screen shows what the eye cannot.\n\nIt is a tool for real looking, led by whatever the child finds in the garden or the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eWith 100x to 500x magnification on a 2-inch screen, everyday things become worth a second look. 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Pieces snap together onto a base plate, and the child sees the current do something.\n\nThe illustrated manual guides them through each build, one step at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eYour child sees a circuit work the moment it is closed, which makes electricity concrete. 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The drill is slow, which makes it easy to control and satisfying to use.\n\nAnd when the building is done, everything tidies away into the included toolbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eThe slow drill is easy to control, so children feel capable using a real-looking tool. Everything packs back into the toolbox, which makes tidying part of the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eHand strength, Reading diagrams, Engineering thinking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive and loosen — Pressing the drill buttons and turning the spanner develops hand strength and coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the plan — The manual has 43 designs to copy, which teaches reading simple diagrams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate alone — Free building with blocks, nuts and screws develops engineering thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 screws and 26 nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64 blocks and 60 buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 drivers and 2 drill heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 spanner and 1 pegboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual with 43 designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e237 pieces: 80 screws, 26 nuts, 64 blocks, 60 buttons, 2 drivers, 2 drill heads, 1 spanner, 1 pegboard, 1 tray and a manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic with rounded corners, described as non-toxic and BPA-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToolbox cover can serve as a play base; dimensions not stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill takes 2 AA batteries, not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany small screws, nuts and buttons plus batteries, so it is for 5+ years with adult supervision. 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