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'!
Paint Porcelain Party
Choose from a mug, a jewelry box, a picture frame, a heart shaped tea cup and saucer, or a vase.
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.
15-String Harp
Parents, want to trade in the drum set? There's nothing quite like strumming a harp for a harmonious musical experience.
School of Fear
Madeleine, Theo, Lulu, and Garrison have one thing in common: a terrifying fear of something. Determined to cure their phobias, their parents send them to a place of last resort: The School of Fear.
Pick Up Sticks
Forget the plastic pickup sticks! You can get this set of pure wood beauties for under ten bucks.
A Finder's Magic
This is a sweet, quirky, and timeless tale of a boy named Till who puts his trust in a mysterious stranger that can talk to animals, in the hopes of finding his missing pet dog.
MiQube
Part strategy game, part brain-teasing puzzle, MiQube includes five different games to be played using its simple wooden checkerboard and geometric pieces.
Bucket Blast Game
This set of six buckets, beanbags, boundary cones and blindfolds makes for an action-packed adventure.
Pop Up Junior Goal
If you've ever tried to put together a soccer goal, then you'll appreciate this super easy pop-up model.
Tales from the Book of Dragons
A magical reading of two short stories from one of Edith Nesbit's classics, this CD will inspire kids to head to the library, so they can read the other six tales not included here.
Fox and Geese
This classic game is a solid introduction to strategy, and a great way to practice critical thinking skills.
Herd Your Horses Board Game
Horses hold nearly universal appeal for third graders, and this beautiful board game takes horsing around to new levels.
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!
Puzzibits Super Safari Set
Each of these 450 interlocking pieces consists of pegs and loops which can be used to connect it to others, but you'll need a firm hand to bend the flexible pieces into place.
Leaving the Bellweathers
If your child loves the funny, the crazy, and the outrageous, then he'll love this comic caper about a most dysfunctional family and their fed-up butler.
Underwater Disposable Camera
A disposable camera is an inexpensive way to teach your child about "old fashioned" pictures and photographic processing.
