Early Years Microscope with Detachable Viewer

A sturdy and child-friendly microscope, ready for adventures in the garden or close-up discoveries at the kitchen table. Take a peek at a snail, a hair, or yesterday's lunchbox leftovers.

With 20x magnification and easy focusing, young children can discover how a microscope works through engaging, hands-on play.

The eyepiece sits comfortably against the eye, so kids don’t have to squint to see—something curious little scientists will really appreciate.

There’s no built-in light, so you’ll need to use the microscope in natural daylight or near an electric light source. The microscope also doubles as a powerful handheld viewer for outdoor discovery.

A playful and engaging way for kids to explore the world of science.

Includes:
Microscope
A clear plastic case

Measures 7.5 x 20 cm
Age: 3+

Easy for little hands to use, this microscope helps children explore just how beautifully complex and fascinating our world really is. At first, an adult may need to lend a hand with focusing the microscope.

If you’re thinking of gifting your curious child a microscope, it’s worth keeping in mind that price and quality often go hand in hand. It’s a good idea to consider what you’d like to explore together before choosing.

It’s great fun to take a closer look at something like a dead spider, and you can easily do that with a simpler microscope. But if you want to dive deeper, like exploring what's inside a drop of blood, you’ll need a microscope with 400x magnification or more. It does come at a higher price—but the aha moments are on a whole different level too.

Take a look at our selection of microscopes here.

This activity stimulates essential skills which are great for your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:

• Wonderful for curious children.
• A great way to develop and train observation skills.

Suitable for ages 3 yrs. to 6 yrs.

If you want to give your curious little one a microscope, be aware that price and quality most often go hand in hand. So it's a good idea to reflect on what your child is hoping to study under the microscope.

It’s interesting to study a dead spider or a fly up close, and you can do that with a simple microscope model. But if you are planning to observe a drop of blood under the microscope, our suggestion is that you choose a microscope for children that has more than 400x magnification. The price is on the higher end, but your child will have amazing "aha” moments.

Check out our full range of microscopes here.

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In particular, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a focal point at Learning Resources. For instance, your child can learn to build robots, code, do experiments, and explore their world. For educators and teachers, Learning Resources is a learning goldmine. Coding dinosaurs, math games, and sorting animals can really spice up the teaching.

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