Science “Toy” Suppliers

Okay, I simply didn’t know where to put this. Over the past few years, I’ve been getting catalogs of science toys. I simply don’t have space to keep all those catalogs, so I’m putting my list here so I don’t have to.

Although I’ve labeled this with the word “toy,” much of the equipment that is sold is not really toys; that’s just what my wife calls them….

Science Equipment Suppliers

Accent Science – Lots of general science equipment with gadgets to equip your school (or home!) lab. Located in Buffalo, NY.

Learning Technologies – This company sells Project Astro materials as well as other astronomy educational materials (and games!). Located in Somerville, MA (hey! I used to live there).

Edmund’s Scientifics – Doesn’t everyone know about this one? Their have more items that really do qualify as toys in the usual sense, but plenty of the little projects qualify as science lessons. An who doesn’t want a table-top trebuchet kit? Located in New Jersey(?).

Teacher Supplies

Okay, these are not really “science” suppliers, but sometimes finding motivational thinks like posters and stickers is hard.

Trend Enterprises – The make/distribute sparkle planet stickers.  Elementary kids love stickers and these were very popular with the 4th and 5th grade astronomy club kids.  The local store had them, but had trouble getting more in stock, so I eventually ordered online (same price, so if you only need a few, try to buy local).

Teacher Source – I’ve bought a number of things from them, in particular their UV sensitive beads are better than what I can get on Amazon.