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'!
Oil Painting Set
This set has everything a young artist needs to become an oil painting pro--including the easel!
Safari Rider
Kids get an up-close and personal look at some physics, as they build a safari racer, putting the battery, motor, wheel axles, and wiring in the right place.
Washable Kids Paint
Love painting but hate the mess? Ditch the brushes for these hand-held marker-like dispensers.
Konexi
This three-dimensional word-building game will have your teen defying gravity while playing the wordsmith.
10 Days in the USA
In this fun family game, players race to plane, train, or walk across the United States ... and learn geography while they're at it!
Air Dry Clay
You don't have to be an expert at pottery to make something special with this clay curiosity kit. Making the clay is easy - all you do is add water!
14-piece Vegetable Set
These fun fabric vegetables are certainly something to talk about! Tomatoes, squash, carrots, mushrooms, and more compete for play time, and may even entice kids to try the real thing at dinner.
I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President
Oliver Watson is a bumbling buffoon of a seventh grader, who just can't quite get his act together...or so it seems. Readers, privy to his inner monologue and the goings-on of his secret double life, will find this smart read impossible to put down.
Pocket Japanese Album
Your child doesn't need to be an artist to enjoy the classic design and effortless cool of this notebook, which contains 60 pages of Japanese-style zigzag accordion paper.
15-String Harp
Parents, want to trade in the drum set? There's nothing quite like strumming a harp for a harmonious musical experience.
DMC-03 Multifunction Pedometer
Give your child's exercise routine a tech upgrade with this snazzy pedometer.
Dazzler Ribbon
A simple rainbow-colored ribbon, attached to a colorful stick, can transform into a magical instrument for self-expression and active play.
Bento 2
Whether it's keeping track of assignments, logging miles while training for a marathon, or organizing To-Dos, this mini personal database makes it easy to collect, search, and display information on the go.
Whizizzle Phonics Card Game
A bit like the game Uno, but with words rather than numbers, players must match the cards in their hand either by vowel sound, beginning sound, or ending sound.
FirstScope Telescope
This scope gives many that cost thrice the price a run for their money.
