GIFT GUIDE 2008
Fifth Grade Gifts
Gifts for a 10-Year-Old or 11-Year-old
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best fifth grade products for a ten-year-old or eleven-year-old. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
240 Piece Puzzleball
Wondering how to assemble a 3D globe out of 240 pieces? It's a puzzler, all right. But this puzzleball has all the components needed to make a spherical globe, including a display stand to show off your child's prize once it's been pieced together. A fun and educational activity for all seasons.
Woodburning Creations Kit
Let's face it: kids are naturally curious about things that burn. Harness your child's curiosity for good with this fun kit, which allows kids to burn and paint designs into a variety of wooden surfaces. He'll make a picture frame, CD case, key chain, and more!
Marineland Eclipse System 12 Aquarium Kit
Learning how to take care of living things is an important part of growing up - both in terms of gaining a solid understanding of biology, and fostering a sense of responsibility. A fish aquarium is a fun way for kids to take on the task. This great starter aquarium is made to last!
Art Shark
Have you ever wanted to be an art dealer or museum cat burglar? In Art Shark, an engaging and beautifully illustrated boardless board game, you can do both! Not only is this a fun family game, it will also get your child acquainted with over 60 classic works of art.
Lab Luxury
Learn about the chemical reactions in bath salts that make water fizz. Find out how soap works, and how milk baths soften the skin. Not only does this kit introduce your child to the science of spa ingredients, it also teaches her the basics of scientific inquiry!
The Museum of Western Colorado Dinosaur Expedition
Many kids first come to love science through paleontology. Why? Dinosaurs, of course! Mix it up this year and give your child the experience of a lifetime: the chance to be part of a real dinosaur dig.
Apple Tree-to-Be
This Apple-Tree-To-Be kit contains clear directions for growing a tree from seed to fruit. The materials are organic across the boardâfrom rice-hull planting pots, to bark made of coconut husks.
Link 26
This is a simple game that's big on letter recognition, vocabulary, and brainstorming skills, with enough silliness to keep it fun! The person with the most letter cards at the end of the game wins. It's like vocab volleyball, as players battle to brainstorm words before their opponents.
Odyssey Magazine
Odyssey, a science magazine for late elementary to middle school aged kids, appeals to kids by blending kid-friendly content with the latest in scientific discoveries, covering everything from DNA sequencing to archeology's most fantastic findings. A must for science junkies!
Pretty Darn Quick
Do you think you're QUiCk? How's your VocaBuLary? The Pretty Darn Quick Word Game will help you find out! This game is fun and educational, so challenge your child to a round and prepare for major laughs, and a chance to strengthen vocabulary skills along the way.
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