Gift Guideall
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best products for each grade 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'!
Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd
Ridiculously witty and entertaining, Geektastic is chock-full of laughs, Comic-Con humor and real-world drama. Despite the abundance of Klingons, Vulcans, droids and the like that populate the book, thereâs something deeply human about each of the stories in this quirky collection.
Monster Toss
This bright wooden set invites kids to test their throwing arms, and get plenty of practice with eye-hand coordination while they're at it.
Underwater Disposable Camera
A disposable camera is an inexpensive way to teach your child about "old fashioned" pictures and photographic processing.
Orienteering Booklet and Mini Compass Set
Orienteering is a nice family activity that will get your child up and moving, as she learns the tricks to becoming a true explorer.
Crayon Physics Deluxe
This excellent online game is an addictively fun introduction to basic physics.
Horseshoe Set
Packed into a cute retro box, these horseshoes are ready for either indoor or outdoor play.
World of Goo
This engaging game takes the challenge of defying gravity to gooey new levels of fun. Players construct towers, bridges and other structures out of wiggly (and very cute) gobs of goo!
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 Evolution of Calpurnia Tate Audiobook
Audiobooks are a magical, and yet still very literary, way to consume stories. And, this is one story, with its blend of humor and history, that you won't want your child to miss.
Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
This puzzle-painting kit is an exercise in uncomplicated fun, and contains everything your child needs to paint a puzzle design that can be taken apart and put back together again and again.
Wits and Wagers
Think Trivial Pursuit crossed with roulette and spiced with an extra dose of social studies and math practice, and youâve got this fun group game for four to twenty players.
Skyrail Marble Run Roller Coaster
Your kid may not be ready to ride a monster roller coaster yet, but she can build one!
Pocket Japanese Album
Your child doesn't need to be an artist to enjoy the classic design and effortless cool of this notebook, which contains 60 pages of Japanese-style zigzag accordion paper.
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.
Mala Art Easel
A whiteboard on one side, a chalkboard on the other, it's perfect for beginner scribbles or magnetic letters, as children work their brains and hand muscles in preparation for writing and reading.
All-Terrain Cargo Wagon
This Radio Flyer has a controlled turning radius to prevent tipping and a no-pinch ball joint to keep fingers safe. The final touch? Big air tires, so young kids can pull on bumpy roads, or drag it through the sandbox.
