Gift Guide2009
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'!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Enchanted Forest
Enchanted Forest transports players into a magical fairy tale in which they help a king find hidden treasures.
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.
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.
Activity Rocks
This little science set introduces four seemingly normal rocks, each with a hidden talent: one floats, one's a magnet, one can create sparks, and another grows its own sparkly crystals.
Flower Press
This lightweight flower press is nothing fancy, but it gets the job done.
Rubber Kickball
Firm enough for a good throw and soft enough for an easy catch, this springy gem is a game chameleon and ready to inspire hours of creative play.
