The toy microscope comes with smart slides loaded with educational content and games, plus blank slides for kids to explore their own samples.

Buying one of the best microscopes for kids is a great way to introduce young learners to the world of scientific discovery.

A compound microscope is ideal for examining newspaper print, directly on the stage, without needing a slide. We recommend choosing a sample that has both lettering and a colour photograph.

These microscopes are designed for students and kids from grade school to high school and up—plenty are suitable for working laboratories.

We found the best-reviewed microscopes on Amazon from brands like National Geographic, Omano, AmScope, OMAX, Carson, etc.