GIFT GUIDE
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'!
Crochet Penguin Kit
This crochet kit gives you everything you need to make a cute little penguin.
Pommawonga
Traditionally used to teach kids how to spearfish, this Native American toy is simple, old-fashioned fun.
SORRY! Revenge
SORRY! Revenge has everything we love from the classic board game, with a dash of blackjack thrown in.
Four in a Row
An attractive and affordable version of the classic Connect 4, this version of the strategy game is made of eco-friendly bamboo.
Appletters
A great vocabulary builder and spelling skill booster, Appletters is sure to please word game lovers young and old.
Custom Yo-Yo
In addition to the patience your child will develop as she learns to Walk the Dog, Shoot the Moon, go Around the World, or other tricks using this wooden beauty, having a yo-yo in her pocket with her own name engraved on the side is sure to bring a smile too.
Underwater Disposable Camera
A disposable camera is an inexpensive way to teach your child about "old fashioned" pictures and photographic processing.
Bowl-a-Frog Game
The frog pins in this game are so cute, it's a shame to knock them down. And actually, it's not that easy, either!
Pick Up Sticks
Forget the plastic pickup sticks! You can get this set of pure wood beauties for under ten bucks.
Fox and Geese
This classic game is a solid introduction to strategy, and a great way to practice critical thinking skills.
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street
The Penderwick sisters are back! The new installment, fresh on the heels of the National Book Award winner "The Penderwicks", resumes the story of Rosalind, Skye, and Jane, with the addition of new little sis, Batty. A sure bet for family read-alouds and individual page-turning alike.
Kenny and the Dragon
Kenny Rabbit doesn't have too many friends, until he meets a poetry-spouting, creme-brulee-eating, peace-loving dragon. What will Kenny do when Grahame is designated a scourge by the townsfolk and marked for imminent extermination?
World Almanac Puzzler Decks
You've probably heard of the World Almanac. Well, the veritable tome just got a major facelift, transforming it from an unwieldy, though admittedly useful doorstop, into a set of kids' puzzler decks that are seriously fun.
Half Magic
In this charming and classic story, four siblings are set to spend a hot, boring summer in the care of a babysitter, when they come upon a coin on the sidewalk. They soon realize that the coin has special powers, but in the classic tradition of wish fulfillment gone awry, it only does half the ...
A Pizza the Size of the Sun
Got a kid who claims to hate poetry? Sic this collection on her, and try to suppress your smile as she devours the thing. From Improbable Emporiums stocked with fur umbrellas and hippo dental floss, to pizzas that take a year and a half to bake, this book is chock-full of fun-loving absurdity. A ...
Coghlan's Bug-Eye Headlight LED Headlamp
Gear up with this cool adjustable LED headlamp that will light the way on any adventure.
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