Gift Guideall

From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best products for each grade that will build your child's brain as well as being chock full of fun. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!

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Monster Mansion Playspace

Monster Mansion Playspace

Gear up for some imaginative fun in this bright, whimsical monster mansion that's home to a mad scientist and his wacky creations.

Reviewed for Preschool, 2011
Cat Wings

Cat Wings

We're not quite sure how this classic escaped becoming a household name, but if your child is not yet familiar with it, he's in for a true treat.

Reviewed for First Grade, 2010
Story Cubes

Story Cubes

Tuck these dice into a pocket and get ready for anytime fun. Roll them, see what surfaces, then use the pictures to spur a story.

Reviewed for Fifth Grade, 2010
Too Pickley!

Too Pickley!

Preschoolers will love the extremely expressive looks on this picky eater's face as he refuses every option in the cupboard, and parents will love that it has a happy ending!

Reviewed for Preschool, 2010
Peg Loom

Peg Loom

This kit brings the timeless tradition of weaving to kids today, with wool yarn, sturdy thread, and a genuine hardwood loom that make the experience feel 100% authentic.

Reviewed for Fourth Grade, 2010
Brew It Yourself Root Beer

Brew It Yourself Root Beer

Pop the top and smell the classic scent of root beer!This kit includes sassafras extract, yeast, a funnel, and instructions for making root beer.

Reviewed for Fifth Grade, 2010
School! Adventures at the Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School

School! Adventures at the Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School

Underneath all the extreme silliness is a book full of word play, giving kids a chance to tease out the secrets and puns hidden in McCullan's text. Great for reluctant readers!

Reviewed for Second Grade, 2010
Minotaurus

Minotaurus

Whether your child is a LEGO fanatic, or new to the charms of the little plastic building block, this game is virtually irresistible.

Reviewed for Second Grade, 2010
The Eternal Ones

The Eternal Ones

A cross between The Time Traveler's Wife and Love in the Time of Cholera, The Eternal Ones is beautifully written and mysteriously addicting. A magnetic read for teens and young adults looking for a larger than life book to set their imaginations ablaze.

Reviewed for 2010, High School
Speckle the Spider

Speckle the Spider

This tap dancing spider dreams of the big time. And kids will get a big kick out of joining his adventures as they get hands-on with the goodies packed inside this book!

Reviewed for First Grade, 2010
Breville Panini Press

Breville Panini Press

Kids eat right when they've had a hand in their meal, and with this panini press your young chef can get creative in the kitchen.

Reviewed for Middle School, 2010
Do Art Travel Easel

Do Art Travel Easel

Perfect for your amateur artist, this 34-piece portable art set truly takes multitasking to the next level.

Reviewed for Second Grade, 2010
Fold & Go Woodland Tree House

Fold & Go Woodland Tree House

This cottage loves to travel! Decked out with a carrying handle, it's perfect for on-the-go play, but full-featured enough to be an at-home mainstay.

Reviewed for Preschool, 2010
LEGO Ferocious Creatures

LEGO Ferocious Creatures

This fresh addition to the LEGO Creator line shimmies and chomps in a new way. Build a crocodile with snapping jaws, a dinosaur, or a deep sea fish.

Reviewed for Third Grade, 2010
Fashion Studio

Fashion Studio

Design your own fashion line with this kit containing a light table, clothing silhouettes, and a full-color book filled with drawing tips and fun fashion facts.

Reviewed for Fourth Grade, 2010
Quick to Knit Scarf Kit

Quick to Knit Scarf Kit

Perfect for your knitting novice, this all-in-one package makes scarf-making a breeze.

Reviewed for Middle School, 2010

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