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"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known!" - Carl Sagan
We believe that a love of nature and a determined curiosity are two the most profound gifts you can encourage in a child. Toys that reward kids to 'poke' at the stuff about them and explore the world through the scientific method are critical.
This is a broad category, because exploring our world through toys is not just about buying science kits. We've chosen carefully and found products that give first-hand experience in the stuff of life. As Carl Sagan said, something incredible can be found ... inside of a geode, in the elasticity of a Super Dome Popper, or in the energy captured in a lemon (he didnt say that last bit exactly)!
It's easy to forget about our local museum and science centre too, so go plan a day trip now and see your little person grow!
How should you choose?
This is a very broad field, and in the past years has been cluttered with the terms STEM and STEAM. It’s just not that complex … consider these factors before you buy discovery & science toys online in Australia.
Interest : You might look for a toy that aligns with the current interests of the child … or you may wish to expand a child’s experience by given them something new that might be the spark of a passion. If the child has every crystal growing set every made … perhaps try something else?
Sensory : Toys that deliver intense sensory experiences can also be considered relevant here. Magnets are a great example of a toy that feels great to play with, but also mindboggling and educational. Putty, slime, gel, balloons.
Mess and Space : Not every child has a back yard and a shed … so consider the space that the child has to work with before choosing. Some discovery toys make noise, need room, make a mess or require tools.
Age Rating : As always, don’t overestimate a child’s capabilities. Ask our staff for help or read the product description where provided. No one wins when we provide a toy too complex for a child’s ability.
Patience : Consider the nature of the child and match their patience with to toy chosen. It’s great to stretch a kid’s attention span … but not all at once. Some toys are immediate and engaging … and some require many sittings and patience.
Adjusting Expectations : When we provide adults and children toys at our store, we often adjust their expectations to match the product. Some toys just take time (eg crystal growing kits and robot kits) and can’t be rushed. Some are instantaneous (eg. snake eggs and balloon rockets). Adjust the expectations of both the child and parent when gifting!
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Optic Wonder - Multi-Exploration Tool
Navir$14.95A multifunctional didactic instrument! Available in several colours, each device comes in a clear box with detailed instructions. This compact toy ...
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Super Optic Wonder - Multi-Exploration Tool
Navir$28.50The SUPER Optic Wonder is the big brother to the Optic Wonder. It's an essential companion for the excursions and adventure. Each device comes in a...
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Magnifying Lens - Assorted Colours
Navir$7.50This simple little magnifying glass is perfect for kids to explore their environment. The lens is polycarbonate which is not prone to shattering li...
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Buzzing Magnets - Pair / 60 x 17 mm
Geppettos Workshop$4.95When tossed into the air, the two ellipsoidal, powerful hematite magnets collide and then wrestle for equilibrium in a clattering, buzzing collisio...
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Archeological Excavation - Gobeklitepe
Arkerobox$24.95Arkerobox is an educational archaeological excavation set that enables children to learn with experience which is among the innovative education me...
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Box of Figurines - Birds / 6 pcs
Geppettos Workshop$24.50A box of Aussie birds! Here's a box of classic Aussie creatures. Our birds in Australia are remarkable, and reflect the diversity of our environme...
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Box of Figurines - Marsupials / 5 pcs
Geppettos Workshop$19.95A box of Aussie marsupials! Here's a box of classic Aussie creatures. Almost unique to Australia, marsupials are defined by their undeveloped babi...
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Gemstones Set - 25 pcs
Geppettos Workshop$11.95A Fistful of Gemstones! What a great way to start collecting natural mineral gemstones. These gemstones are naturally occuring minerals and each is...
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Figurine - Cockatoo / Small
Science and Nature$4.95Cockatoos! This huge parrot is a icon of the Australian landscape. Typically found in huge flocks, these birds can be incredibly noisy. They have ...
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Figurine - Echidna / Small
Science and Nature$4.95Echidna! These beautiful little creatures are found throughout Australia and not currently at risk of extinction. They feed primarily on worms, te...
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Figurine - Wombat / Small
Science and Nature$4.95Wombat! If you visit our store, you can then wander the local forest and reliably find a wombat. They are quiet, peaceful animals ... content munc...
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Figurine - Koala / Small
Science and Nature$4.95Koala! While they may look like teddy bears ... they're not keen to be handled! Koalas are very fussy eaters and rely on a select few varieties of...
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Figurine - Tasmanian Devil / Small
Science and Nature$4.95Tassie Devil! Exclusive to the island of Tasmania south of Melbourne, the Tasmania Devil is an odd, angry, growly little fellow. Primarily a carni...
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Figurine - Blue Wren / Small
Science and Nature$4.95Blue Wren! Like most small birds, the Superb Blue Wren can be found wherever there are dense shrubs and bushes. They are common in urban parks and...
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Archeological Excavation - Pathenon
Arkerobox$24.95Arkerobox is an educational archaeological excavation set that enables children to learn with experience which is among the innovative education me...
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Archeological Excavation - Colosseum
Arkerobox$24.95Arkerobox is an educational archaeological excavation set that enables children to learn with experience which is among the innovative education me...
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Archeological Excavation - Tutankhamun
Arkerobox$24.95 Arkerobox is an educational archaeological excavation set that enables children to learn with experience which is among the innovative education ...
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Archeological Excavation - Stonehenge
Arkerobox$24.95Arkerobox is an educational archaeological excavation set that enables children to learn with experience which is among the innovative education me...
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Archeological Excavation - Troy
Arkerobox$24.95Arkerobox is an educational archaeological excavation set that enables children to learn with experience which is among the innovative education me...
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Magic Garden
Geppettos Workshop$19.95Watch the crystals grow every day ... bit by bit, until you have a beautiful, magic, crystal garden. Every outcome is unique, and this little craft...
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Crystal Growing - Experiment Kit
4M$42.95This is our ultimate crystal growing kit! You can conduct up to 7 different growing experiments using the ingredients included. The kit contains en...
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Solar System Mobile Making Kit
4M$39.95Let your imagination run wild into outer space. This kit includes all the parts to build 3 dimension models of each planet in our solar system. Use...
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Kitchen Science
4M$33.50Perform amazing experiments with everyday materials - a fun kit filled with inspiration! This kit contains 6 kitchen science experiments all design...
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Lemon Clock
4M$11.95Discover the science of batteries. Simply add your own lemon to turn this kit into an amazing lemon powered clock. You can try a variety of objects...
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Planetary Gemstones
Geppettos Workshop$43.95The Planets of our Solar System! The Planetary Collection of polished gemstones represent the all the major bodies of our solar system. Each set c...
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Cosmic Gemstones
Geppettos Workshop$21.50The Sun, Earth and Moon! The Cosmic Collection of polished gemstones represent the Earth, Moon and our Sun. Each set comes in a display box which ...
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Box of Figurines - Bugs / 4 pcs
Geppettos Workshop$18.50A box of Aussie bugs! Here's a box of classic Aussie bugs. These are very realistic figurines designed to represent four of our most iconic creatu...
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Gyroscope
Navir$21.50Explore the fascinating physics of motion, gravity, and forces through hands-on experiments. Discover how gyroscopic forces work—and experience the...
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Figurine - Platypus / Small
Science and Nature$4.95Platypus! The platypus is a duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, egg-laying aquatic creature native to Australia. If its appearance alone som...
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Figurine - Grey Kangaroo / Small
Science and Nature$4.95Kangaroos! No animal represents Australia better than the kangaroo! Unique to the Australian continent, there are in fact many varieties of roo ac...
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Figurine - Dingo / Small
Science and Nature$4.95Dingo! Dingoes are Australia's native wild dog, descended from Asian wolves, and are thought to be one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. They...
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Figurine - Bilby / Small
Science and Nature$4.95Bilby! The Australian Bilby an endangered burrowing marsupial. Identified by its long, silky blue-grey fur, it's often referred to as a Rabbit-ear...
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