GIFT GUIDE
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'!
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.
Stitch-it Raccoon Keyring Kit
Create a cute key chain in the form of a raccoon, squirrel, bunny, puppy or chick: all you need are nimble fingers, a willingness to learn, and an attention-span long enough to take in detailed instructions
Pocket Yam Slam
Proof that big things sometimes come in small packages, this petite game has all the play value of the original, but it's small enough to fit in a Christmas stocking.
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.
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.
Gyroscope Twin Pack
A vintage throwback with some very current fun potential, this double gyroscope kit brings back the cool science contraption that's been on the market since 1917.
Hexbug
This robotic creature is a great example of the ways in which the tiniest things in life can bring big pleasure.
Horseshoe Set
Packed into a cute retro box, these horseshoes are ready for either indoor or outdoor play.
Classic Juggling Balls
Bring some circus home! These three brightly colored balls are weighted well for beginning jugglers.
The Mousehunter
Emiline dreams of becoming a famous mousehunter. One day fate intervenes, when she's given the chance to hunt down the infamous pirate Mousebeard. What follows is a high sea adventure full of mythical creatures, double-crossing pirates, and of course, incredibly interesting mice!
The Higher Power of Lucky
Lucky is a ten-year-old who lives in Hard Pan, a tiny desert town, with her guardian and her faithful dog HMS Beagle. Ever curious about the world, Lucky's take on life will ring true for kids and adults alike in this Newbery Medal award-winning read.
The Man in the Iron Mask
This graphic take on Dumas' classic novel does more than just distract kids for a second: it brings literature alive in comic book style, with lively images and easy-to-comprehend dialogue. Guaranteed to suck even the most reluctant reader into the fray. En garde!
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.
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.
Beginner's Origami: Birds, Beasts, Bugs, and Butterflies
For a fusion of art, math, and pure manual dexterity, it's hard to match Origami. With proper adult guidance, even very small children can make simple shapes. But older kids can still learn a great deal by practicing this ancient art, especially as they move into the increasingly abstract math ...
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