GIFT GUIDE 2009
First Grade Gifts
Gifts for a 6-Year-Old or 7-Year-Old
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best first grade products for a six-year-old or seven-year-old. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
Too Many Monkeys
In this family card game, kids learn number sequencing and explore probability as they try to help a tired monkey get back to sleep.
The Magic School Bus: A Journey Into the Human Body
Fans of the book series will get a kick out of joining Ms. Frizzle's crew for close to a dozen hands-on experiments.
Connectagons Tree Tops
When weather keeps the kids indoors, this toy brings the trees to them! Start with 4 interlocking base pieces, then build up from the truck to create branches, leaves, and perches for a bevy of blue jays, goldfinches, and cardinals.
Dazzler Ribbon
A simple rainbow-colored ribbon, attached to a colorful stick, can transform into a magical instrument for self-expression and active play.
The Princess's Blankets
First graders are learning to read in earnest, but they're also learning to love books. This beautiful fable is a story to fall in love with, with stunning pictures to match.
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together
This slim little volume, packed with simple rhymes, has a very cool concept: the purple text is for beginner readers, the pink for adults, and the blue for them both to read together.
My First Sewing Kit
With pre-cut fabric for 5 easy projects, plus oodles of colorful embroidery thread and fun sewing accessories like a thimble, pincushion, and buttons, your child will be stitching in no time.
Rocket Balloon with Pump
Bring this to the park at your own risk: no kid in a one-mile vicinity is likely to leave you alone. Simple, inexpensive, and an outright joy to use, this toy brings smiles to even the most jaded kids on the block.
Raspberries
This infectious concoction tells the tale of a magical fruit that makes everyone, from a shy old man to a nasty little bully, jump into the air singing, "Raspberries!" the moment they get a taste.
Never Smile at a Monkey
From "Never step on a stingray" to "Never stare at a cobra", this book is packed with silly (but salient!) advice and fascinating facts about the world's lesser-known dangers.
Design Your Own Skateboard Kit
The perfect marriage of creative art project and cool outdoor activity, this design kit has what it takes to get kids painting, and skating!
Personal Trading Cards
This site gives him the chance to create trading cards with all his vital stats, for swapping with fellow superstars. Upload a photo, put in your info, and get your cards in the mail in no time!
Billy Jonas: Happy Accidents
This funky folk music manages to work in a wide range of positive messages, from the importance of brushing your teeth to the value of mistakes, and inspires children to find joy in music, wherever it's found!
Jumbo Jacks
The two rubber balls, bright canvas bag, and nickel and brass-plated jacks in this small little package spell big time fun.
Snap Circuits RC Rover
When your child begs for a remote controlled car, let her build her own. This toy inspires experimentation, with snap and go components that click into a mini circuit board.
Snail Puppet
He's a little shy, but for the right puppeteer, he'll come out of his shell. This expressive little guy is the perfect size for a seven-year-old's arm.
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