GIFT GUIDE 2011
Kindergarten Gifts
Gifts for a 5-Year-Old or 6-Year-Old
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best kindergarten products for a five-year-old or six-year-old. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
I Never Forget a Face
This matching game is an exciting way to get kids thinking about the world they live in.
My Penguin, Osbert
Tongue-in-cheek humor and whimsical watercolor illustrations will delight young readers and parents alikeâand make little ones think twice about what they wish for this holiday season.
The Bear's Water Picnic
Quentin Blake, the famed illustrator of Roald Dahl's books, comes back to render this sweet, innocent story in his timeless watercolors.
Planpreschool Memo N' Matching Game - Animal
With so much of kindergarten focused on numbers and letters, it's a nice change of pace to find a learning toy devoted to animals and their habitats.
Crayola ColorStudio HD iMarker Digital Stylus
Kids who get a kick out of coloring will love this 21st century marker that colors directly on an iPad.
Frog and Toad Adventure Game
Ready for a rollicking romp through the woods? Help Frog and Toad, the finest of friends, hop across the swampy forest and swim through babbling brooks.
Same, Same But Different
This heartwarming story is an ideal addition to any child's library.
I Spy 12" Wonder Tube
This versatile, self-contained game entertains kids all the way up to the older elementary ages (especially on long car or plane trips.)
Get Crafty
Inside this large box are all the materials you need to create 16 super-cute crafts, from silly hats to mosaic artwork.
LEGO DUPLO Play with Letters
This set gets little hands ready for the smaller bricks in their future, and also builds alphabet skills, one brick at a time.
Hoot Owl Hoot
This color-coded matching game is perfect for kindergartners who are learning all about cooperation and how to work with others.
Creativity for Kids Activity Kit: Make Your Own Animal Puppets
Exercise your imagination with these fuzzy, colorful sock puppets, without having to raid your sock drawer!
Roll-Up Roads
Whatever your kid's vehicle preference, these stick-on strips form an instant cityscape for imaginative play, from asphalt to rails, highways to runways.
Ready, Set, Paste
This set hits the preschool sweet spot: projects that are appealing to kids this age, and ones they can actually do with almost no parent intervention.
