There is no better way to introduce your 8-year-old to electronics than buying him a toy that does exactly that. Curious, right? Well, don’t worry, this toy has nothing to do with soldering irons or other dangerous types of equipment. Instead, the kit contains components that can be put together to make a functioning electronic circuit. Also in this kit, your boy will contend with 101 DIY projects that will keep him busy for long hours. He’ll also learn the basics of radio and television circuit boards by replicating them in a fun way.

This is another kit designed to introduce eight-year-olds to the world of science, but in this case, we are talking about solar technology. The kit will introduce your child to the amazing world of renewable energy and associated materials but in a thrilling and exciting way. Inside the kit, you’d find all of the pieces needed to build the rover (your kid may need a soda can to give the rover shape). Once the construction work is done, all that your 8-year-old needs to do is to power it up by taking it outside. This both refreshing and educational at the same time.

Ewwww… You hear this a lot from 8-year-olds when they are disgusted or irritated. Prepare to hear it again and again from your boy if you decide to buy this science kit for him.

For the records, this expression of disgust is actually a good thing because it is an indication that your child is learning new things about his body from the Scientific Explorer Disgusting Science Kit.

A note of warning though, do not buy this science kit for boys who are not interested in science, you’ll just piss them off. The complete kit comes with 4 petri dish, 4 cotton swabs, magnifier, gelatin, rubber balloon, green and red coloring, sugar, yeast, plastic bags, baking yeast, and guide.

This is a science kit for intense but friendly experiments, your science-loving boy will enjoy it very much.

Note: Adult supervision is required!

This one’s for kids who love being mysterious and equally have an interest in magic. The deluxe magic box comes in an impressive looking box that will capture the interest of an eight-year-old. Inside, you’d find 10 common magic tricks that he can learn easily like vanishing coin, Egyptian prediction, great escape, etc. You’ll also find a step by step instruction manual that will guide your 8-year-old on how to perform these tricks. This is a wonderful gift for a creative mind.