GIFT GUIDE 2011
Fourth Grade Gifts
Gifts for a 9-Year-Old or 10-Year-Old
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best fourth grade products for a nine-year-old or ten-year-old. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
Wonder Knitter
Knitting is a fun way to improve manual dexterity. This spool knitter, complete with a three-pin and six-pin removable head, makes learning to knit a snap.
Emmy and the Rats in the Belfry
Emmy Addison and her whiskered pals are back for their third fun-filled adventure, in which the wicked former nanny Miss Barmy is back and seeking revenge.
Skill Ball
Like a skee ball and shuffle board mash-up in miniature, this marble âshoot and scoreâ game makes for a fun break from screen time.
The Flint Heart
Charles and Unity live a simple, happy life with their large family on Merripit Farm, until the evil flint rock talisman—fashioned for a power-hungry tribesman in the Stone Age—resurfaces after thousands of years to spread its dark influence over the land's people, animals and pixies.
Wobble Deck
Challenge balance and memory all at once with this interactive wooden deck. A hard floor surface is a must, but once kids get the hang of it, it's super self-contained action.
Highlights Top Secret Adventures
Explore the world country by country with this package from Highlights Magazine.
Galileoscope
Discover the vast frontier beyond planet Earth with this super powerful telescope that was designed for kids by leading astronomers and engineers.
Eye-Popping 3-D Bugs: Phantogram Bugs You Can Pratically Touch!
This book gets your kids a little closer to the mysterious (and often creepy) world of bugs, teaching then a ton of fascinating insect facts in the process. The included 3-D glasses fit kidsâ heads and lift bugs right off the pages.
Itty Bitty Art Studio
For those who want to bring art wherever they go, this box contains a paint palette, brush, colored pencils, sharpener, sketchbook and even some fancy, stamp-sized frames!
Pirate Versus Pirate
If Chinese checkers has failed to win your child's heart, perhaps you need some intervention of the pirate variety. This game has the strategic plotting and thinking-ahead of several gaming stalwarts, but with a swashbuckling narrative.
ChekChek
Introduce kids to chess with this exciting twist on the traditional game! The royal court has been upturned, and the kings and jesters have switched places.
Contraptions Catapult
Defend the fort! And launch in to science theory with your kids. The kit comes with everything you and your child should need, from a tube of wood glue to a handy paper ruler, finished wood pieces and easy to follow directions.
Nature Notebook
There is no better introduction to the science of the natural world than free exploration. That's where this beautifully put-together notebook comes into play.
Tell Tale
Choose from loads of images to tell a story, and put a spin on traditional story books. Itâs a great way to boost your storytelling and comprehension skills.
Lucky Bamboo Wind Chime
Got a kid who loves to make things? This kitâs for them! Make a beautiful bamboo wind chime in no time to hang in your room or in the yard.
