Best Holiday Gifts for Kids
Whether your child likes art, sports or STEM, we’ve got the perfect gift ideas for your kiddos in our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide. Don’t forget to Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our e-newsletter for chances to win these amazing toys just in time for Christmas!
For the Kid Engineer:
The Boolean Box is a build-it-yourself computer and electronics kit that is sure to appeal to the budding engineer. It is geared toward girls ages 8 & up, but could absolutely be enjoyed by boys as well!
This is a fantastic gift to get girls interested in STEM and coding, with no experience required. It connects to the HDMI port of your TV, and that’s all you need. Kids can code, build, invent and animate with all the materials provided in the box.
“My husband is a data scientist with a degree in computer engineering. When I showed him this product he was so excited at the possibility of introducing kids to coding by making it fun, and easy for parents who don’t have any coding experience themselves.” – Editor Katie Saltz
The Air Blast Cannon by Klutz Maker Lab allows kids to explore the physics of projectiles, the mechanics of pneumatics and how they work in everyday machines. Use the fun and clear instruction book to construct a moveable air cannon. Recommended for ages 8 & up.
For the Kid Who Loves Board Games:
The Original Tiny Hands Challenge Game is a hilarious team game that is sure to have your whole family laughing together. Teams have to compete in physical stunts using the provided Tiny Hands. Catching a ball or serving a drink aren’t as easy as they sound when using these absurdly funny props. The game is recommended for ages 8 & up.
Flipslide is a hand-held electronic game that will challenge kids ages 8 & up with pattern and color memorization. It can be played solo or with friends and has four modes of play. Players flip and slide colored blocks around the center screen to align brightly-colored cube matches with corresponding center lights.
For the Kid Who Likes to Move:
Cold and rainy days can mean cabin fever for active kids, but not with this awesome Build & Play Obstacle Course by Antsy Pants. Kids can get creative with setting up their obstacle course then burn some energy as they work through the hurdles. Challenge your kids to use their bodies and brains with this Christmas gift. The kit includes poles, bases, hurdle connectors, rings and flags.
Scout is the interactive ride-on pony from Kid Trax Rideamals. Scout provides ride-on fun with interactive play as he comes to life with fully motorized eyes, ears, head and wheels. With more than 100 sounds, movements, a special ponydance and two speed settings, kids can enjoy hours of fun with their very own pony this Christmas. Scout is available exclusively at WalMart and recommended for ages 3-7.
For the Imaginative Kid:
The Magic Pad is an LED-illuminated drawing pad from OnTel that will spark your child’s creative spirit. The Magic Pad has a clear drawing screen on which kids can use the included two-sided, neon dry-erase pens to light of their creations with one of eight LED effects. Kids can create their own art or use the stencils and inserts for games and learning.
The Half Acre Field is a must-have toy for screen-free fun that features lush grass, hedging, traditional wooden farm gates, farm animals, a tractor and more. Created in Ireland, The Field encourages intellectual, emotional and social benefits associated with creative play. Recommended for ages 3 & up.
Magic Tracks Turbo RC is the coolest race track under the tree this Christmas with a track that bends, flexes and glows in the dark. Kids can design their own curved race track and use remote controlled cars to zoom along. Parents will love that the track rolls up for easy storage.
For the Kid Who Loves Action Figures:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are classic characters and this Christmas Playmates Toys has an all new product line inspired by Nickelodeon’s brand-new animated series, “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” The line includes action figures, vehicles, playsets and more. Check out the latest reimagination of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael here.
The Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber is part of the exciting toy line based on the hit Cartoon Network Show. Ben is a 10-year-old boy who has an alien watch that allows him to transform into a variety of aliens. With the Alien Creation Chamber, you can mix and match the alien parts to create your own unique creature. The chamber also serves as a storage compartment for all the Ben 10 basic. action figures.
The Kuroba! toy line is an all-new collectible series of cube-shaped creatures that put a twist on “Rock-Paper-Scissors. Each Kuroba represents one of five elementral tribes. You can create unique Kuroba by mixing and matching tribe panels. Your child will want to collect them all, train and challenge their friends.