What extra-ordinary presents can you think of for kids?

Question

Let's say for ages 5-10y. More on the education, discovery, spark curiosity side of things (This is HN after all!) :)Got any suggestions?

jdwyah · Accepted Answer

These are very cool. https://www.spielzeug-meiners.de/marken/simba-dickie-baby-un... fun to see kids learning how to use a wrench and screwdriver and washers.

082349872349872 · Answer

https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/products/toys/profi/536622-...https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/products/toys/profi/559883-...

mikewarot · Answer

A cheap micrometer, and some simple hand tools for working with metals, plastics, etc. Files, screwdrivers, rulers, etc.
An Arduino starter kit with plenty of servos, sensors, etc. All run off a few batteries, and relatively safe.
It's amazing what kind of instrumentation you can get for less than $100 these days.

haltist · Answer

https://newatlas.com/children/turing-tumble-review-marble-co...

bhu1st · Answer

My 6yo loves the computer with Paint 3D app, GCompris, TuxRacer and few RPGs from DOS era.

gtkid1999 · Answer

Gift of life

gcheong · Answer

Microscope