
GIFT GUIDE 2009
Second Grade Gifts
Gifts for a 7-Year-Old or 8-Year-Old
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best second grade products for a seven-year-old or eight-year-old. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
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.
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.
Slamwich
In this card-slapping game, kids use bread-shaped cards to make sandwiches, or Slamwiches, while they sharpen memory, sequencing, and hand-eye coordination skills.
Hover Hockey
Arcade-style fun for a rainy day, this simple home hover hockey game features a gliding puck that's almost as good as a real air table.
Recess Monkey: Field Trip
This album details the joys and mishaps of being a kid, with humor, silliness, imagination, and creativity.
Chalk Works "Big Draw" Drawing Machine
Combine the sheer joy of creating jumbo art work, with the cool factor of a handheld gadget, and you'll have some sense of this toy's attraction.
Racers Monster Jumper
Kids can build it in about twenty minutes, engage the motor with some pull-back action, and let it fly!
Boochie Outdoor Game
This may be the most fun outdoor game you'll play all year.
Trifold Easel
With a double sided paper easel that makes playdates a breeze, and a handy color wheel to introduce color mixing, this art kit has got it all.
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