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'!
Minotaurus
Whether your child is a LEGO fanatic, or new to the charms of the little plastic building block, this game is virtually irresistible.
Annie and Simon
A great pick for families with big age gaps between kids, but a nice read regardless, this sweet, unhurried amble though funny situations is a nice transition from picture to chapter books.
The Young Magician Magic Set
Based on a set of common illusions and tricks, the kit teaches kids how to make objects appear and disappear.
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.
Quick to Knit Scarf Kit
Perfect for your knitting novice, this all-in-one package makes scarf-making a breeze.
SORRY! Revenge
SORRY! Revenge has everything we love from the classic board game, with a dash of blackjack thrown in.
Mia My Friendship Jacket
Let your budding fashionista create her own couture with the Mia My Friendship Jacket.
Animal Hands Tattoos
With the help of these easy-to-apply temporary tattoos, hands can become one of eight animals, from a giraffe to a bumblebee.
Go Ape!
Two classic games, Charades and Go Fish, come together with hilarious results in this simply fantastic little card game.
Scotland Yard
Elusive thief Mr. X is on the run through the streets of London, and it's up to you to stop him in this intensely fun catch-a-thief board game.
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.
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.
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.
SE Mini 45x Microscope
This mini microscope is the perfect gift for a budding scientist or any curious kid! Complete with an illuminator to shed some light on observations, it has a compact carrying case so kids can take it anywhere.
Life Stories
Celebration is the name of the game with Life Stories, a non-competitive board game that puts an emphasis on sharing, friendship, and personal experience.
Civilization V
Build the greatest civilization known to man and become Ruler of the World in this long-awaited installment in the Civilization universe.
