The 9 Best Wow in the World Holiday Gifts
Your Guide to Gifts That Will WOW the Kids in Your Life
The holiday season is here! And before you build your gingerbread mansions or deck your microhouse halls, you may be scratching your head over what gifts will WOW the kids in your life. As the folks behind Wow in the World, we know what sparks curiosity, hands-on learning, and laughter-induced wonder.
Here are some of our favorite picks for holiday gifts, whether you’re shopping for a budding scientist, curious kiddo, homeschooler, or a family that loves to learn and play together. Every pick on this list aligns with our mission to inspire kids to explore their world with science, imagination, and awe.
1. Kids’ Telescope & Astronomy Kit
Launch curious kids into an astronomy adventure with this beginner telescope designed just for young scientists. With two eyepieces, an adjustable tripod, and an easy-focus knob, kids can explore the Moon’s craters, planets like Mars and Jupiter, and constellations across the night sky. Complete with a star wheel, an illustrated Wow-To Guide, and exclusive Wow in the World audio facts, this telescope turns every stargazing session into a truly WOW-worthy experience.
2. World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) Membership
The ultimate gift for superfans! Kids get a welcome kit, exclusive mailings, birthday surprises, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and members-only events. It’s the gift that keeps the WOW going all year long. Plus, every membership helps support our podcasts and Tinkercast’s mission to spread wow to families and teachers around the world!
3. Ocean Creatures Bucket
Dive into deep-sea fun with this ocean creatures playset featuring 25+ detailed animals, plants, and rock. Plus, the eyes of the deep-sea sharks glow in the dark! Kids can create their own underwater world while learning from WOW! Ocean Fact Cards and a QR code linking to a WOW podcast. With a reusable storage bucket, it’s perfect for ocean-loving kids who love storytelling and creativity.
4. Kids’ Microscope and Biology Kit
Jump-start a kid’s STEM journey with this durable, easy-to-use first microscope designed for young scientists. With 80x, 360x, and 720x magnification plus real prepared slides, like onion skin, cotton fibers, and a bee’s wing, kids can explore the tiny wows hiding in everyday life. Complete with extra STEM tools and exclusive Wow in the World audio facts, this kit makes hands-on biology both exciting and accessible.
5. Jumbo Soft Great White Shark
Make a splash with this jumbo 24-inch soft Great White Shark, perfect for big-time underwater adventures and cozy cuddles alike. With glow-in-the-dark eyes, teeth, and a belly, it turns nighttime play into an extra WOW-worthy experience. Safe, durable, and complete with a WOW! Ocean Fact Card and QR code to a WOW podcast, this fin-tastic shark is an exciting and educational gift for kids ages 3 and up.
6. Everlasting Volcano
Bring the excitement of earth science home with this reusable volcano kit that erupts in three different ways: color-changing slime, soft rubber balls, and classic baking soda and vinegar! Kids can customize their volcano with stickers, then explore how real eruptions work using the illustrated Wow-To Guide. With a reusable beaker and exclusive Wow in the World audio facts included, this hands-on STEM kit delivers BIG wow moments again and again.
7. Ultimate High-Flying Air Rocket
Launch into high-flying fun with this air-powered rocket kit that blasts rockets up to 100 feet in the air! Kids can experiment with two different sound-making nozzles while learning the science of air pressure, physics, and how rockets really work. With customizable rockets, a helpful Wow-To Guide, exclusive Wow in the World audio facts, and bonus STEM tools, this kit delivers sky-high STEM excitement for the whole family.
8. Kids’ Binoculars and Nature Explorer Kit
Gear up for outdoor adventures with this kid-friendly nature kit designed to help young explorers discover the science in the world around them. Adjustable eyepieces, soft eyecups, and a sturdy strap on the binoculars make it easy for small hands to get a clear view, while a clip-on specimen box and wacky stickers add extra fun. With a nature scavenger hunt in the Wow-To Guide, a reusable compass, and exclusive Wow in the World audio facts, this kit turns every walk into a WOW-filled STEM exploration.
9. Tonies Reggie Audio Toy Figurine
Bring the WOW to storytime with this Tonie featuring three hilarious, curiosity-sparking Wow in the World adventures. Kids can explore biology, space, and food science through fan-favorite stories like Poo Poo Panda Party, Tour of Titan, and Reggie and the Chocolate Factory. Perfect for ages 5 and up, this Tonie adds laughter and science to any Toniebox listening session (Toniebox sold separately).
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