9 Terrarium Kits For Kids: A Fun Way To Bring Nature Indoors

Plants can be endlessly fascinating for children and adults, and terrarium kits and plant kits are a great way to bring nature indoors, and teach kids about the science of how plants grow. Assembling a terrarium or a small indoor garden can be an enjoyable and creative project, and then kids have the satisfaction of watching plants grow from seeds into beautiful plants. They learn about what it takes to care for plants, and how they are affected by light and water. These plant projects can be a simple, fun activity, or used as a teaching tool and a vehicle to introduce more in-depth scientific topics. Perhaps most of all, terrarium kits are a wonderful way to foster a love for nature and greater awareness of the environment.

Terrarium Kits For Kids

Enchanted Fairy Garden Kit
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DuneCraft Dome Terrariums Hydro-Dome
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TickleMe Plant Greenhouse Kit
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Toysmith Garden Root Viewer
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Dunecraft Tropical Jungle Science Kit
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MakersKit Dinosaur Terrarium Grow Jar
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Bubbly Boo-Boo Plant
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Dunecraft Resurrection Plant Science Kit
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1. Creativity For Kids Grow ‘n Glow Terrarium

Creativity For Kids Grow 'n Glow Terrarium - terrarium kits

A fun way to teach about botany and nature, the Creativity For Kids Grow ‘n Glow Terrarium is a mason jar sized plastic terrarium, perfect for a child to assemble and care for. Kids will enjoy planting and decorating their terrarium that includes figurines and glow in the dark stickers. The kit has everything needed for two plant life cycles. This set is fantastic and very simple to put together. Expect growth within days, perfect for impatient kids who want to see results asap!

2. Enchanted Fairy Garden Kit

Enchanted Fairy Garden Kit - terrarium kits

More of an indoor garden but similar to terrarium kits, the Enchanted Fairy Garden Kit is fun and educational. Kids get to exercise their creativity by painting the fairy garden accessories and using them to decorate the small garden. Then, plant the seeds, water, and watch it grow! This is a very nice kit. You could have a lot of fun together painting the items, planting the seeds and staging the garden. Check it daily for fairy activity! It can be a lot of fun tracking the growth of the plants too.

3. DuneCraft Dome Terrariums Hydro-Dome

DuneCraft Dome Terrariums Hydro-Dome - terrarium kits

Use the DuneCraft Dome Terrariums Hydro-Dome to teach children about growing plants indoors. This mini hydroponic greenhouse has everything needed to grow lettuce seeds in rock-wool and water. Because of the hydroponic system, it doesn’t need to be watered every day. It works perfectly! Very cool for kids who love to garden.

4. TickleMe Plant Greenhouse Kit

TickleMe Plant Greenhouse kit - terrarium kits

Perhaps with the most interesting plants in any of the terrarium kits, the TickleMe Plant Greenhouse Kit has everything required, including a small greenhouse, to grow these really cool plants that will keep the kids intrigued. The TickleMe plant is a touch sensitive plant that moves when touched. The first leaves appear in about a week, and after about three weeks the sensitive leaves begin to appear. A fun plant for kids to grow and research as the plants grew quickly and easily. This is just one living wonder that most kids would find fascinating.

5. Toysmith Garden Root Viewer

Toysmith Garden Root Viewer - terrarium kits

The Toysmith Garden Root Viewer is a fun way for kids to learn how plants grow. Plant and water the seeds, place them in the holder and watch the plants grow up and down. Everything is included and all of the parts are re-useable. This is a simple, straight-forward activity that children should really enjoy. It is wonderful to see results so quickly.

6. Dunecraft Tropical Jungle Science Kit

Dunecraft Tropical Jungle Science Kit - terrarium kits

The Dunecraft Tropical Jungle Science Kit is a quick growing terrarium kit with tropical plants. It uses its own LED lights so it can be used with or without natural light. The kit has red or blue lights which can be used separately or together, depending on whether you’re encouraging flowering or foliage. A fun way for children to explore the role of light in plant growth. The Lobelia is wonderful because it starts blooming almost as soon as it sprouts. The tiny beautiful blue flowers in this kit will light up my day every day!

7. MakersKit Dinosaur Terrarium Grow Jar

MakersKit Dinosaur Terrarium Grow Jar - terrarium kits

A terrarium kit in a shatterproof jar, the MakersKit Dinosaur Terrarium Grow Jar is a fun and easy project for budding botanists. Assemble the kit with moss, soil, and seeds, and then decorate with the dinosaur figurines. The MakersKit website has a full instructional video.

8. Bubbly Boo-Boo Plant

Bubbly Boo-Boo Plant - terrarium kits

The tiniest of the terrarium kits, the Bubbly Boo-Boo Plant lets your child care nature with them. The tiny plant is enclosed in a small, sturdy, plastic capsule. Cute and decorative, the small plant still requires sunlight and water. It’s a fun, portable way for kids to learn about plants and nature.

9. Dunecraft Resurrection Plant Science Kit

Dunecraft Resurrection Plant Science Kit - terrarium kits

The Dunecraft Resurrection Plant Science Kit is an opportunity for kids to learn about another of the world’s unique plants. When dormant, the plant looks like a brown ball, but add water to the bowl/terrarium, and the plant transforms into a beautiful fern in a matter of hours. The kit includes the plant, bowl, and lava rocks. It’s so much fun to see the smiles on the childrens faces when they see it grow so quickly. Great Science project for kids—and adults!

 

Terrarium kits and plant kits are a fun way to teach children about botany and the life cycle of plants. Do you and your kids grow plants indoors? Tell us about it in the comments below!

 

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