I bought Bob a microscope to use with his computer. Intel toys, I think. I got it off Amazon. He is finally using it three years later! Chemistry sets are not what they used to be. You can no longer blow the house up with them or create exotic poisons.
The answer-backing is normal at Jax age. They love to ask you questions and then tell you you are wrong. Just reply with "Well, if you already know, why are you asking me, Missy?" It takes about 100 repetitions but they finally knock it off.
Chem sets may not be like what they used to be - but at 6 she is still too young in my opinion.
She has a telescope, compass and binoculars.......that's enough science (other than cooking) for the moment.
Daddy has ordered a joystick for her computer and some games...........she's not getting a game-boy or cube (whatever that is) - oh, and the Hotwheels whe wants came today..........
I will remember your response - I just rolled my eyes and said to ask Daddy!!!!