Smartivity DIY Microscope 100x Zoom STEM Toy for Kids 8-14 | Real Working Microscope | STEM Science Kit for Students | Birthday Gift for Boys & Girls Ages 8-14 Years

Beginner's Microscope I recently purchased the Beginner's Microscope for my 9-year-old niece, and it has been a wonderful addition to our household. This microscope is not just a toy; it is an educational tool that fosters curiosity and a love for science in children. One of the standout features of this microscope is the assembly process. It was easy to build for my niece with a bit of guidance, as the pieces fit together seamlessly. This hands-on building experience is fantastic for improving dexterity and problem-solving skills. As my niece worked on putting the microscope together, I could see her confidence and sense of accomplishment grow with each piece that fit into place. Once assembled, the microscope itself is impressive. It offers a fixed 100x magnification and comes with a stage to put specimens like a leaf. The 100x magnification is quite capable, allowing for viewing cells of some plant leaves in some instances. This microscope is excellent for building curiosity in young minds, which, in today's world, are often distracted by screens. Learning with this microscope goes beyond just understanding how it works. It instills a sense of wonder about the natural world and encourages children to ask questions and seek answers. In an age where screens dominate much of their time, this microscope provides a refreshing and educational alternative that promotes hands-on learning and critical thinking. Overall, the Beginner's Microscope is a valuable investment for growing kids. It not only introduces them to the fascinating world of science but also develops essential skills that will benefit them in all areas of life. This microscope fosters inquisitiveness in the smaller things around us and is perfect for any budding scientist. I highly recommend this product for any young, curious mind.

Good toy

Work very well for kids none of the parts were missing it was a great experience of learning we could see threads and leaves with the propper zoom without any issue in building the product its very durable .

Brought it for a 9 year old cousin, he had a great experience setting it up.

Ok product but installation is hectic

Value for money, kids loved it. Help kids to build curiosity to no more.

The Smartivity DIY Microscope is a good educational product for kids. It is easy to assemble, and children can install it by themselves with minimal assistance. However, the clarity and accuracy of the magnified view could be improved for a better learning experience.

Superb. Coming from an ..erm.. 'real' scientist - very good device! 100x shows onion cells - same as in 10th class labs - if they still do that nowdays. Pro-tip: add a drop of water on the onion skin for even better viewing. Good plastic gear too - fine focus control almost as good as well-loved lab microscopes. You can see thinly sliced objects. The rubber band, for example, was not focusable, probably too thick to fit within the plane of focus of device. But fabrics, salt, haldi, onion, money plant leaf cells are all visible. Unlimited play-time guaranteed, with adult encouragent. I taught a niece element vs compound vs mixture by showing her salt etc under microscope. One of the older kids stuggled more to assemble. The concept of shape/scale in instructions was difficult for her to grasp. Another younger kid, a visual thinker, did it in 15 minutes & absolutely loved the tactile approach to science. Cardboard is sturdy MDF. Tough and a somewhat waterproof too. Excellent design of parts! Will make IKEA shy. Kids these days are lucky. Lots of extra rubberbands given to replace older ones that may start to sag. Just don't stretch too much when putting on first time. And don't keep device out in sun and all. A little bit rickety - because kid was pulling rubberbands too much when he did it. With extra rubberbands, is much more sturdy. Turning on/off light was the only annoying thing. I kept jiggling my stage as I tried to reach button. Not sure if that's the builder kid's fault. Also alignment of lenses was a bit off. But I've seen similar issues in 'real' microscopes all the time too. Instructions mention 'stage', 'arm' ... with adult guidance kids can learn a lot. Overall, kids these days are so lucky!

I bought this as a gift for my niece, and it arrived with a slash through the front of the cardboard box. A barcode sticker was placed on the slash letting me know this happened in the warehouse or somewhere else before it was boxed up and sent to me. I don’t think the item is damaged but it’s annoying having to give a gift in damaged packaging.

Great directions. The 5 and 8 year-old loved it!