Thames and Kosmos recommend for children 8 years old upwards and this science kit requires adult supervision. This kit is ideal for children who are interested in chemistry but who are not yet ready for a more advanced set.

Please read the safety instructions before undertaking any of the experiments

Kick off a chain reaction of fun-filled experiments with this introductory chemistry set designed specifically for young kids. Junior chemists can safely explore simple chemistry using the tools in this kit and common household substances from the kitchen and bathroom.

Learn how to use basic chemistry equipment such as filters, test tubes, pipettes, measuring spoons and beakers. Make your own test tube racks out of plaster and learn about the chemical reaction that forms them.

Conduct experiments to identify different chemicals using reactions, heat, evaporation, and crystallisation. Examine the composition of inks and dyes with chromatography experiments, where colours magically separate from one another on a filter paper disk. Explore the properties of water, soaps, and oils. Make fizzy reactions with acids and bases to dissolve shells and extinguish candles. Discover the invisible gas carbon dioxide and its very visible effects.