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'!
Rapid 4 More
This heirloom quality set is a pleasure to play, but shifting channels, defensive "blocking", and interesting rules make this looker more than just a pretty face.
Keva Contraptions Plank Set
The building possibilities are endless with this kit that contains 200 wood planks and an idea book to set you on track. Construct tunnels, ramps, chutes, and more.
Diamondback 16-Inch Bike
Want to encourage your kid to give up the training wheels? Leave a Diamondback under the tree.
Courtside Portable Basketball System
Chalk off three hours to set this hoop up, and prepare for lots of swish in your kid's future.
My First Lab Ultimate Microscope
If you're looking for a beginner microscope to get your kids jazzed about the natural world, but want something a bit more durable, this one's the ticket.
Erector Empire State Building
Want a building project that doubles as an industrial art piece?
Ice Cream Maker
With this machine in the kitchen, ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet are only twenty minutes away!
Wooden Pirate Ship
True, it may cost a fair bit of gold, but this is a set to hand down from generation to generation.
Super Scooter
Giant air-filled tires make bumps and dips a breeze. Plus, because the wheels bring riders' center of gravity higher than the typical scooter, it's a great way for kids not quite ready to remove training wheels from a bike to practice balance.
Snap Circuits RC Rover
When your child begs for a remote controlled car, let her build her own. This toy inspires experimentation, with snap and go components that click into a mini circuit board.
Geomate Jr.
The Geomate Jr. does one thing and one thing only: geocaching. With just 3 buttons and a 1 1/2 inch screen, it weighs a mere 3 ounces and primarily shows the bare basics.
Skyrail Marble Run Roller Coaster
Your kid may not be ready to ride a monster roller coaster yet, but she can build one!
All-Terrain Cargo Wagon
This Radio Flyer has a controlled turning radius to prevent tipping and a no-pinch ball joint to keep fingers safe. The final touch? Big air tires, so young kids can pull on bumpy roads, or drag it through the sandbox.
15-String Harp
Parents, want to trade in the drum set? There's nothing quite like strumming a harp for a harmonious musical experience.
Bocce Tournament Set
Long revered in Italy as the perfect way to pass a sunny afternoon, bocce is beginning to catch on as a low-key antidote to high-energy athletic pastimes.
Flip Mino Camcorder
This pocket-sized camcorder has the all the technology your teen needs to document the world around her and share her own stories in high-quality video.
