Grades K-2 · no prep · all supplies included
STEM Starter Series for our younger learners
Same great STEM Discovery Boxes projects, but kinder-friendly for ages 5 to 7. Three specially curated boxes, nine hands-on projects, and all supplies pre-portioned so a class can open and go.
Choose Your Program- From $38/mo
- Ages 5 to 7
- 9 projects across 3 boxes
- ESA and scholarship eligible
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The Starter Series
Kinder-friendly science, built for small hands
The Starter Series rebuilds the projects younger classes cannot yet run on their own. Shorter builds, picture-led instructions, and results that arrive inside one lesson rather than one afternoon.
Three specially curated boxes make up the series, nine projects in total, with all supplies pre-portioned per student. No sorting, no distributing, no prep.
Why the Starter Series
Built for how 5 and 6-year-olds actually work
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Independent success
They want their child to feel like they did it, even if an adult helps.
- Sensory Exploration
- Observation
- Sorting/Classifying
- Patterns
- Cause/Effect
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Fast wins
Most 5 and 6-year-olds cannot stay focused for 30 to 60 minutes per build. They need:
- 10 to 20 minute builds
- Immediate results
- Minimal precision
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Low reading demand
- Mostly picture-based instructions
- Short steps
- Easy to grasp science concepts
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Frustration-free
Let them explore chemistry, physics, and more in their own age-appropriate ways.
STEM Starter Series
3 specially curated boxes to choose from!
What's included
Starter Box, Series 1
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Grow Prehistoric Crystal Garden
Capillary action, evaporation and crystallization bring your prehistoric setting to life. Grow a one-of-a-kind crystal garden right before your eyes.
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Create Glowing Bouncy Balls
Explore chemistry and physics while getting creative with color. Make one-of-a-kind bouncy balls while learning about luminescence, elasticity, phosphor, potential energy and kinetic energy.
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Engineer Geometric Structures
Design and build an infinite number of geometric structures. Test your engineering abilities and challenge others. Think outside the box and let your imagination soar.
Starter Box, Series 2
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Explore Sensory Magic Sand
Dive into the science of hydrophobics while being mesmerized by its water-repelling power. Can you put sand in water and have it come out dry?
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Pour your own Fossil Casting
Study the science of paleontology and fossilization by creating your very own fossil castings.
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Mix up a Foaming Fountain
Make a catalyst and create a spewing, frothy foaming fountain while experimenting with the science of exothermic reactions.
Starter Box, Series 3
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Erupt Fizzing Color Chemistry
Become a chemist as you experiment with acids and bases. Learn about indicators, pH levels and carbon dioxide while exploring colorful, fizzing chemical concoctions.
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Disappearing Glow Art
Create art while learning about Albert Einstein's photoelectric effect. Draw pictures, write secret disappearing messages, and decorate a glowing top, all with the power of light.
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Create Bubble Sculptures
What's cooler than bubbles? How about bubbles inside bubbles, inside bubbles. Using the science of surface tension, you can create challenging one-of-a-kind bubble sculptures.
Which box will I get?
The series cycles 1 to 2 to 3 and repeats, so your first box will be whichever box is currently shipping. Your first box may be Box 1, 2 or 3 depending on when in the cycle you order.
From our families
Young scientists at work
Search your scholarship portal for
If you receive education funding through an ESA or scholarship program, you may be able to use those funds for hands-on STEM learning. Search for:
- Educational materials
- Curriculum
- Enrichment
- STEM kits
What most programs require
Your program may use marketplace ordering, purchase orders, or reimbursement after purchase. Most ask for:
- An itemized receipt
- A description of educational use
- Vendor information
We provide all required documentation. Check your program's handbook for guidelines, or ask us for what you need.
Vendor and procurement
Would you like us to join your school's vendor list, marketplace or program?
Schools, districts, and funding programs across the country buy STEM Discovery Boxes. If we are not on your vendor list yet, send us the details or a direct link to your vendor application and we will complete it.
- W-9 and vendor documentation on request
- Purchase orders accepted, quotes and invoices on request
- Bulk pricing for schools, camps, and clubs
In their words
What teachers and families say
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My son loves his STEM Discovery Box
Each month brings 3 hands-on projects we do together: fun, educational, and age-appropriate. The experiments have become one of our family's favorite activities.
Customer review shared with STEM Discovery Boxes
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These boxes are amazing
My students were fully engaged and couldn't wait to explore each project. Clear directions, awesome results, and tons of learning packed into every box. Highly recommend.
Customer review shared with STEM Discovery Boxes
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Almost better than Disney
Got this for my grandson and he said the only thing better would be Disney. He's made VR goggles, a hydraulic claw, and more. Creative, exciting, and absolutely worth the money.
Customer review shared with STEM Discovery Boxes
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Perfect gift for curious kids
My daughter built glowing bouncy balls and a VR viewer, all by herself. Easy-to-follow instructions explain the science behind the fun. We can't wait for next month.
Customer review shared with STEM Discovery Boxes
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Science for the whole family
Our grandkids look forward to every delivery. The experiments are fun for all ages, even grandpa joins in. It's the best bonding time and an incredible way to make science exciting at home.
Customer review shared with STEM Discovery Boxes
Bring the Starter Series to your class
From $38/mo. No prep, all supplies included.