The BOOM! Combustion Science Lab Kit lets kids create SAFE explosions at home. We had a “blast” with this STEM learning toy!
What kid doesn’t love an explosion?! My kids absolutely love seeing fireworks, no matter the time of year. They oohed and aahed over the fireworks on New Year’s Eve, and they’ll do the same when we head to the park to watch the fireworks display on the Fourth of July.
Now you and your family can create your own family-friendly explosions on a much smaller scale (but still exciting!) with STEM at Play “BOOM!”. This kit offers twenty-five kid-safe experiments and DIY projects that celebrate our fascination with explosions.
Creative kids and families can hone their STEM skills, discover the wonders of combustion science, and enjoy hours of hands-on fun as they create and detonate celebratory sparklers, rockets, fizzy bombs, and more.
The kit is for kids ages 8 and up (with adult supervision), so I worked on it with my very excited 9-year-old son while my girls watched. It includes a 36-page lab guide with clear instructions for 25 explosions.
I like that the beginning of the book outlines the chemistry for how explosions work, and it also highlights a few careers that use these concepts in their day-to-day operations.
My son was excited to get started! We actually did a few experiments in about 10-15 minutes. However, some of the experiments are more time-consuming, so don’t worry that you’ll breeze the whole thing in one day.
We’ll also need to put some projects on hold until we can get outside (considering it’s January…and I live in Minnesota…) but that will be a lot of fun. I like that the book clearly labels certain experiments as needing to be done outside with parent supervision and/or with personal protective equipment like goggles and gloves.
You will have to use a few household items that aren’t included in the kit for some of the experiments, but they’re pretty common items and you shouldn’t need to make a special run to the store. Of course, if you don’t have the necessary items in your home at the moment, just save that one for another time!
The first experiment we tried was a “color explosion” using milk, food coloring, and a few other ingredients. Besides this one, other experiments include fizzy bombs, inflating a balloon without blowing, a lava lamp, birthday cake sparklers, a rocket balloon, and more! Get in on the fun with the BOOM! Combustion Science Lab Kit.
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Laura is a former high school English teacher turned avid deal shopper following the birth of her first child. Now she’s a work-from-home mom of six which keeps her plenty busy! On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
Laura says
This would be a great gift! It looks both fun and educational!
Donna L Holder says
i have always loved these
Donna L Holder says
the kids will love this
Amy D says
This is an awesome set that is fun and educational. I will certainly keep this in mind for a birthday party gift for family and friends.
Janet W. says
This would be so fun to try at home with my grandson! He really enjoys science experiments at school, so I know he would enjoy this at home!
Marisela Zuniga says
This looks like a really fun kit!!
John Smith says
This looks like it would be great for being a mad scientist!
shelly peterson says
This looks like a really fin kit. My grandsons would love this.
Amy D says
This would make a great birthday present for an upcoming birthday party we are going to. I know he likes science and this would be so educational and fun for him.
kathy pease says
What a great way to have fun while learning. They have great products.
Donna L Holder says
a great toy
Donna L Holder says
this is really neat
Dandi D says
My son really enjoys science and I know he would just love this!
Dana Rodriguez says
This looks like a fun educational toy!
Danielle Porter says
What a cool educational toy. My kids will love this!
Donna says
Such a cool kit! The experiments sound fun and educational. This would be great for my oldest granddaughter!
Antoinette M says
This is a fun set with cool science experiments!
Shakeia Rieux says
I like that it has different experiments and DIY projects! My nieces would have so much fun with this!
Tony Platz says
My nephews would love this .