GIFT GUIDE 2007
Third Grade Gifts
Gifts for an 8-Year-Old or 9-Year-Old
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best third grade products for an eight-year-old or nine-year-old. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
Smart Globe
Think it's impossible to get your child and all his friends to crowd eagerly around a globe? Think again. Granted this one has more pizazz than most: kids can touch the smart pen to its surface and hear facts about that part of the world, or get quizzed about countries, capitals, major cities, ...
Electronic Gadget Lab
It's a rare kid who isn't instantly thrilled by the prospect of hooking up electrical wires and switches to a couple of batteries, and getting cool stuff to happen. The question for parents, of course, is how to set up these opportunities without burning the house down. With this must-have kit, ...
Happily Ever Crafter
Packed with enough craft supplies to keep kids busy for a long time to come, this kit teaches children the basic building blocks they need to sew, embroider, and crochet-- then it gives them the goods for nine projects. From a stuffed doggie to throw on their bed, to an embroidered sign to hang ...
Ranger Rick Magazine
Where do dolphins sleep? Is there such a thing as poison bubbles? How do birds steer? Kids are bursting with curiosity and this magazine, care of the National Wildlife Federation, is full of amazing facts, hands-on activities, true animal stories, and photography about the world and the creatures ...
Leapster
An excellent portable teaching tool with well thought out features, the Leapster offers game-like controls but includes features appropriate for learning, such as a pen that allows kids to draw, drag, circle, and select objects. Reading games for the platform are fun, engaging and motivating. Math ...
Books by You
What if your third grader could write and publish his very own hardcover book? And what if he had John Lithgow as a writing coach? This software puts your kid in the author's seat and lets him create multiple personalized versions of four quirky story lines. Once kids pick a plot, Lithgow acts as ...
Solar System Mobile
Uncle Milton's Remote Controlled Solar System Mobile makes a unique and highly educational gift. One touch of the remote control, and your child will have a fully functional solar system hanging above her bed. The "sun" mounts to the ceiling and lights up beautifully. Our product testers ...
Smart Mouth
Smart Mouth is, well, smart. Using an appealing push-release mechanism, players get two letters. One must be the first letter in a word, and the second must be the last. First one to shout out a word gets the two letter tiles; the one with the most tiles at the end wins. The game clearly supports ...
Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End
When a toy ties into pop culture, it's an instant hit. But, this boat boasts learning potential, too. To build the 165-piece Empress ship your child will need concentration, dexterity and the ability to transfer 2-D instructions into 3-D shapes. There's plenty of treasure to keep kids busy-- the ...
Pictureka!
In this visually stimulating find-it-first game, players face a constantly moving and shifting game board bursting with hip and wacky illustrations. Draw a green "mission" card, and you have thirty seconds to find as many items, such as beards, musical instruments, or things found in the ...
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