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'!
Civilization V
Build the greatest civilization known to man and become Ruler of the World in this long-awaited installment in the Civilization universe.
Peek Poker Hold 'Em
Using dice instead of cards, this creative twist on Texas Hold 'Em takes the game of poker to another level.
Book of Artrageous Projects
The amazingly interactive and informative book is filled with hands-on projects and tons of fun facts that take art history to a whole new level.
Race for the White House
Electoral excitement comes but once in a while, but with Race for the White House, you can experience the nail-biting election process anytime!
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.
Native American Bead Loom
Get a taste of the classic art of bead weaving without the expense of a professional loom with this simple kit. If you've got an artistic, crafty kid at home, this kit is a definite win.
My Giant Busy Box
This fun craft box provides hours of entertainment at a reasonable price.
Super Art Studio
With watercolors, pencils, pastels, and more packed neatly into a sleek aluminum carrying case, this 140-piece set has all the basics covered and then some.
Frankly, Frannie
Frannie Miller, otherwise known as Frankly, wants a job badly. But it's not as easy as one might think to get hired.
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.
Hide and Eeek!
This simple concentration game has a cute rating that's off-the-charts. Search the field for elephants that are higher or lower than the number on your card.
Crochet Penguin Kit
This crochet kit gives you everything you need to make a cute little penguin.
Magic Scratchers: 40 Tricks with Amazing Scratch-Off Surprises
This interactive little collection contains 40 "tricks", in the style of a live magic show. Just follow the step-by-step directions on each page, scratch off various bits with a coin, and voilà!
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.
Five Crowns
Complete with instructions for solo play and group play, Five Crowns is a fun card game of strategy and sequence that will have teens playing deep into the night.
Eco-Aquarium
African dwarf frogs are easy to maintain, adorable, and fun to watch, making them great beginner pets for kids.
