Anybody have a six year old? I need advice.

[leftyladyfrommo]

My brother's grandson will be six. He is the only grandchild on both sides. They live out on 20 acres in north-eastern Washington.

I bought him a bug catcher kit and that was a big hit. They have bee hives.

I am looking at weather kits for him for his birthday.

Do you think a six year old is old enough to be interested in wind and rainfall?

Or other science ideas?

[SheltieLover]

1. Absolutely!

Great choice imo!

[Alice Kramden]

2. I bought my grand nephew a book on snowflakes

Very scientific and loaded with pictures - he is 5 and it was reportedly a hit with him and his parents - multilevel appeal

[leftyladyfrommo]

5. They get a lot of snow. Way more than Spokane. nt

[HUAJIAO]

3. Yes, for sure.

[MiHale]

4. One of my grandsons at age 6...

is in love with astronomy. Being out on 20 acres it could be great nighttime viewing.

[leftyladyfrommo]

6. I wondered about a telescope.

There are some good books for kids on weather and stars.

[2naSalit]

8. There are...

Myriad books and learning kits for all ages for nearly every science interest. Perhaps asking him what he is interested in lately, this can change often but something that would be lasting as he grows would be a good choice. If you can catch him while he's interested in something, enhancing that interest through leading him to more info about it is the way to go.

I worked at a bookstore/gift shop in a national park for a couple months, a while back but still, and I was amazed at the science kits and gadgets and books available these days. When I was a kid, we had to invent a lot of our entertainment and science projects from stuff around the home.

I'd ask him what his current interest is and find something relative to his answer (book, kit, tools, gadgets) for kids a year older and go with that.

[leftyladyfrommo]

10. I don't ever talk to his family. I haven't ever met his dad.

I just have to guess.

He's going to first grade but he's an only child and his parents work with him all the time. They live out in the woods. He can't ever go out by himself because there are mountain lions.

I usually just ask my brother if he thinks this will work.

[2naSalit]

12. Got it.

Guessing can be fun, you'll come up with something.

[leftyladyfrommo]

14. I am still leaning toward the junior metal detector.

I can have my brother put it together and make sure it works right. Most of the reviews were really good.

Thete are a couple cheaper ones for kids but they are mostly plastic.

Thete are all kinds of neat erector sets but I think he's too young. I don't think he reads yet.

[hunter]

15. Pocket microscopes are another good science gift.

That was my mom's idea when our children were small.

These make the world a much bigger place.

Every kid is a scientist.

[leftyladyfrommo]

16. Haven't heard of that. I will ck it out. Thank you

[leftyladyfrommo]

21. I found a good one on Amazon for $14 +/-

The kids just carry it in their pocket and use it to see things up close while they are adventuring.?

[leftyladyfrommo]

7. There is also a junior metal detector. The reviews are

mostly good. People have buried all kinds of stuff out 9n their land.

[Raven]

9. You sound like a dream of a Grandparent! Your only risk is that the kid won't

be interested in something you give him. I am a big believer in exposing children to all kinds of knowledge.

[leftyladyfrommo]

11. He's my brother's little grandson.

I think I buy him things that I would have liked.

[LuckyCharms]

13. Absolutely. n/t

[Talitha]

17. Instead of a telescope, get him a pair of 7x35 binoculars.

Trust me on this - a telescope is too advanced for a child his age.

Binoculars will spark an interest, and he can also use them during the day.

[leftyladyfrommo]

18. I did just give him binoculars with his bug finding kit.

And there was a flashlight . And a hat. I think he liked the hat best.

[Talitha]

19. Kids... aren't they the greatest?

[leftyladyfrommo]

20. It was a cute hat. nt

[Hotler]

22. Mini bike, Honda 50cc. start them young to enjoy motorcycle riding. Family sport.

https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/models/offroad/kidsfunbikes
https://americanmotorcyclist.com/riding-2/ama-riding-schools/

The AMA has lots of programs for pee-wees and kids.

[leftyladyfrommo]

23. No. I hate those things. Besides, his dad is sort of an

Outdoorsman that owns way too many guns. They just bought an atv. In all fairness he is a good husband and a wonderful father and he is completely surrounded by Democrats so he has to stay in line. My brother likes him so he must be ok.

[leftyladyfrommo]

24. And my price limit is about $30 or $40. nt

[Emile]

25. Electric scooter. My granddaughter has one

and she calls it her Harley.

[leftyladyfrommo]

26. I can't afford the pricy stuff .

I think all their roads and driveways are gravel. That would be a fun thing to have at grandpa's.