GIFT GUIDE
Middle School Gifts
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best middle school products that will build your child's brain, as well as being chock full of fun. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
Book of Artrageous Projects
The amazingly interactive and informative book is filled with hands-on projects and tons of fun facts that take art history to a whole new level.
Rapid 4 More
This heirloom quality set is a pleasure to play, but shifting channels, defensive "blocking", and interesting rules make this looker more than just a pretty face.
Peek Poker Hold 'Em
Using dice instead of cards, this creative twist on Texas Hold 'Em takes the game of poker to another level.
Interior Design Sketch Portfolio
Let your child unleash her inner interior decorator with this sketch portfolio, packed with stencils, swatches, tips on color theory, and ideas for decorative details.
Felted Purse & Hat
This felting kit makes for a fun craft project, sans knitting needles or complicated sewing patterns.
Oil Painting Set
This set has everything a young artist needs to become an oil painting pro--including the easel!
Hide and Seek
The high-tech treasure hunting activity known as "geocaching" sets the stage for an action novel featuring a curious fourteen-year-old boy named Chase, his GPS tracking device, and the two young brothers Chase finds living in the northern Arizona mountains.
Quick to Knit Scarf Kit
Perfect for your knitting novice, this all-in-one package makes scarf-making a breeze.
20Q
Artificial intelligence on-the-go, this tiny gadget takes the classic guessing game to the next level.
Breville Panini Press
Kids eat right when they've had a hand in their meal, and with this panini press your young chef can get creative in the kitchen.
Life Stories
Celebration is the name of the game with Life Stories, a non-competitive board game that puts an emphasis on sharing, friendship, and personal experience.
Brushes iPhone App
This amazing application is like having a complete artist's palette, right on your mobile phone.
Faces Magazine
This magazine brings your child up close and personal with cultures and ideas from around the globe.
Yahtzee
There's no other feeling quite like it...when you roll those dice and get a Yahtzee! If you don't already have this at home, run out and snag a copy of this timeless classic.
Stitch-it Pink Piggies Kit
At this age, kids are just starting to dig into longer, more in-depth projects. This kit is a perfect way to practice working on something complex from start to finish.
I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President
Oliver Watson is a bumbling buffoon of a seventh grader, who just can't quite get his act together...or so it seems. Readers, privy to his inner monologue and the goings-on of his secret double life, will find this smart read impossible to put down.
