You can create twelve vibrant, full-color "paintings" of birds — with stickers! — with this book from the Paint by Sticker series. You'll start with a flat black-and-white illustration, but as you match the numbered geometric shape stickers to the correct space on the picture, you'll start to see a cool 3D-style portrait emerge. This book celebrates the beauty of birds with designs including a blue jay, a red-headed woodpecker, a hummingbird, and more. Soothing and fun, this activity book is the perfect choice for bird lovers.
It's easy to learn to play the lap harp with this beautiful kit from European Expressions! This 15-string lap harp is made of ash and other hardwoods, and it's designed to be sturdy for beginners but to make a lovely sound. Learning to play tunes is easy: just slide the song sheet under the strings as your guide! This set comes with the lap harp, twelve song sheets, and a black zipper case.
Fans of LEGO's DOTS line which encourages kids to unlock their inner designer will love this big box of DOTS components to encourage creative design! This 849-piece box includes baseplates, right-angle connectors, and over 650 colorful tiles that kids can use to build and customize five different room decor items — or, they can build on that inspiration and start coming up with their own designs. The set even includes 72 alphabet-printed tiles to add names or messages to their DOTS creations. It's sure to prompt hours of DIY creativity! For a small set to get her started, check out the LEGO DOTS Picture Holders.
Learn to make your own beeswax candles with this all-inclusive kit from Candleology! As you follow along with the instructions, you'll learn how to make pillar- and egg-shaped candles out of 100% beeswax with a natural light honey scent, and how to add more scents to your candles with natural materials. Everything you need to get started is included: 7 pure beeswax sheets, 6 lavender flowers, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 orange slices, 118 inches of burlap thread, 20 inches of white lace, 60 inches of 100% cotton wick, 2 decorative bees, and easy to follow instructions.
Enjoy the pattern-making fun of Spirograph with the shimmer of scratch art with this fun kit that combines the two! You'll create amazing multicolored designs by using the classic Spirograph tools — with a special glitter finish — on sparkle and rainbow scratch paper. As you spin the Spirograph wheels you'll reveal the shine underneath! This set comes with a deluxe non-slip ring, 6 glitter wheels, a drawing stylus, 8 sparkly and 8 rainbow scratch sheets, 1 sparkly and 1 rainbow sticker sheet, and a storage tray.
Explore the history and science of art — in miniature! With this teensy kit from Smart Lab, you can 41 artist-quality tools and supplies that let you make tiny artistic projects. As you try out the 10 different creative activities from the included guide, you'll experiment with brush strokes, make illuminated letters, mix your own all-natural watercolor paints, and much more. The set comes with a variety of art supplies, including a mini easel and mixing palette, stencil sheets and watercolor paper, punch-out frames, and more.
Rev up and make spintacular works of art with the Spin & Splatter Paint Machine from Creative Kids! This art spinner has a built-in splatter guard to keep your kids' artistic adventures contained. By drizzling and dripping the paint, she can create all sorts of amazing art! Make cool and unique colorful art for cards, collages, and other crafts. This set comes with the machine, a splatter guard, 8 large cards, 8 small cards, 4 round cards, 5 bottles of paint, 4 white crayons, a card spinner, and easy instructions.
Learn the art of needlepoint quickly and easily with this kit from Alex Toys! Inside this kit you'll find a pre-printed 6.5" square plastic canvas that makes it easy to tell what colors to use where, plus 44 pieces of yarn and a plastic needle. Follow the steps in the easy instructions to create your needlepoint, then mount it in the plastic frame to display! It's a simple way to learn the basics of needlepoint that kids will love.
With this kit from the ALEX Toys Little Hands series, preschoolers can make creative mosaic pictures with hundreds of colorful shape and photo stickers! As kids match the stickers to the right spot on the picture boards, they'll develop their matching and fine-motor skills — but what they'll really enjoy is watching the cheerful pictures come to life, particularly with the photorealistic details provided by the photo stickers. Five pictures are included: a lion, a house, a birthday cake, a cereal bowl, and flowers.
Budding artists can carry everything they need to create on the go with this beautiful artist's pencil case from Youshares! This 11.5 by 8.5 case opens up to reveal slots for 192 pencils, narrow markers, or gel pens, plus a zippered mesh pouch for sharpeners, erasers, and more. On the outside, you'll find two narrow exterior pockets for larger items, plus a hand strap to make it easy to carry. The durable Oxford fabric exterior will hold up to plenty of travel, and she'll love the cheerful, colorful prints. For another option that's big enough to hold all your art supplies, check out the Easthill large capacity case.
Everything you need to draw and sketching is packed into this handy travel case from Castle Art Supplies! A vast selection of drawing and sketching pencils, charcoals, blenders, erasers, and more are tucked inside. Thanks to the handy pop-up design of the case, it's easy to select exactly the tool you need, whether you're dashing off a quick sketch or putting polished details on your work.
Kids will love making their own "stained glass" nightlight with this craft kit from Smartstoy! Use the four vibrant window paints to decorate the acetate sheet, which has a sunflower garden design. When it's just right, you can add the circuit and base to create a nightlight! The battery-powered circuit allows you to place it anywhere you please, so you have a cheerful glow wherever you need it. Kids will be proud to show off the light they made themselves!
Making your own "stained glass" is easy with this kit from Melissa & Doug! Instead of working with colored glass, kids can peel and stick the over 140 translucent stickers to create the same effect. The stickers offer realistic details like bubbles and swirls, while the frame has grooves and outlines to make it easy for kids to figure out exactly where to put each one. When you're done, use the included suction cup to hang it up on a window and see your vibrant butterfly come to life!
Bring some colorful surprises to your neighborhood with this kit that lets you paint and hide 10 natural river rocks! Decorate your rocks with the weather resistant paint and waterproof transfers to create funny, inspiring, and uplifting designs. Then, attach a sticker urging people to use a hashtag if they find your painted rocks! Everything you need is included in this easy-to-use set that's perfect for beginning crafters.
Paint your own whimsical unicorn night light with this kit from Story Magic! Inside this kit you'll find a blank unicorn figure with a color-changing LED light inside, just waiting for you to customize it. You can paint the light with the included brush and six colors of paint, then insert 3 AAA batteries so it can glow all night. After you're done, you can also use the Story Maker booklet, which lets you fill in the blanks to create your own story — building active listening and storytelling skills along the way.
Kids can create their own scrumptious baked goods with the Play-Doh Cookie Creations set! Roll out your dough with the textured rolling pin that impresses fun patterns, then cut your cookies out with four different shaped cutters and lift them with the spatula. You can also press cookie shapes and other decorations into the molds on the cookie sheet! When your cookies are ready, you can use the extruder like a frosting bag, making decorative shapes or filling the middle of a sandwich cookie. This set even comes with five containers of Play-Doh to start your cookie fun!
With this kit from Made By Me, you can create one-of-a-kind art using sparkling, colorful sand! Using the included funnel and design tool, kids will learn a variety of different layering techniques that let them experiment with the eight colors of sand. The set includes four interestingly-shaped sand bottles and two sand pendants for kids to fill, either for their own decorations or as gifts for family and friends.
Create beautiful art while taking care of the planet with these 100% beeswax crayons from Honeysticks! Honeysticks crayons are one of the few on the market that don't incorporate any paraffin or other fillers. Their wax is a natural byproduct of honey production, so it has nearly no impact on the environment — and it smells wonderful! Plus, their unique short and chubby design makes them easy for young kids to hold but almost impossible to break. This set of 12 comes with purple, blue, black, ocher, pink, white, red, light green, dark green, orange, brown, and yellow crayons.
Sew awesome mini plants with this kit from Klutz! As you follow the instructions in the full-color guide, you'll learn to sew 18 different plants, insects, and even a garden gnome. Build your sewing skills while making cute cacti, succulents, carnivorous plants, and more! Everything you need is inside the kit, including felt, thread, accessories, needles, stuffing, and traceable paper patterns.
This set includes everything you need to make fun paper bag puppet characters! Alex Toys' Early Learning sets are designed for preschooler crafters. This set includes colorful paper bags, punch-outs and stickers, plus a glue stick to get it all together. As kids work, they'll experiment with color, name different animals, and develop their fine motor skills. When you're done, you'll have a lineup for a great puppet show!
Make cute little clay charms in no time with this set from Klutz! In Make Clay Charms, you'll use the nine included clay colors to make a variety of items, from adorable fruit to tiny sweet treats, then bake them and glaze them so they're ready for display or wearing on a bracelet. A 60 page instructional booklet provides solid instruction on clay basics, as well as inspiration for future projects.
Lay down some beats with this play DJ studio from Hape! Kids can play the keyboard and turn the knob to select four different instrument sounds or 18 sound effects. Press the middle button to start one of five background tunes, then use the slider to adjust the tempo, "scratch" with the record, or use the other buttons to add DJ effects! It's a fun way for kids to experiment with music and mixing, just like adults do.
Create five unique slime mixtures with this kit from Elmer's Glue! Elmer's Magical Liquid slime activators are all-in-one mixtures that are non-toxic, perfect for budding slime fans. This set comes with five different glues — metallic teal, green glow in the dark, yellow-to-red color-changing, pink translucent, and silver glitter — plus metallic slime activator, glow in the dark slime activator, crunchy slime activator, and two bottles of confetti slime activator. Mix and match for hours of slime-making fun!
With this world map pillow case from Eatsleepdoodle, kids can decorate their own pillowcase with fabric markers — and learn a little about geography along the way! The line drawing on this pillowcase features a world map full of interesting facts, major landmarks, and wild animals to color. As they color it in with the ten included double-ended fabric markers, they'll learn more about the incredible world around them! Plus, when they're done, this 100% cotton, 200 thread count pillow case is a great addition to their bed for a cozy night's sleep.
Create your own colorful soaps with this complete kit from Klutz! Everything you need for melting and molding soaps is included: twenty blocks of clear soap base, a soap mold with six shapes, a coconut-papaya scent, twenty color tablets, cosmetic grade glitter, seven skin-safe soap stickers, and other accessories. Plus, while you are waiting for soap to harden, you will enjoy the added soap-based science experiments! Who knew there was so much to soap?
You can make colorful, unique paint pour pieces at home with Faber-Castell's Do Art Paint Pour Studio! Everything you need to create six different paint pour projects is included, including six painting boards, ready-to-pour paint colors, and instructions — as well as disposable cups, gloves, an apron, and a pouring station to help contain mess. You'll also get pieces to add finishing touches, including stickers, glitter, stars, and more! It's a fun way to combine sensory play and art.
Enjoy water doodling on a big scale with this aqua magic mat from Toyk! This 40 by 60 inch is big enough for more than one child to draw and doodle at once. Fill the magic pen with water and you can make designs on the magic drawing mat that fade as the water dries, so you can start fresh! This set comes with the drawing mat, six magic pens, a roller stamp set, and several drawing templates and stencils.
Color and re-color four adorable — and surprising! — pets with this giant set from Crayola! The Scribble Scrubbie pets are little flocked figures that kids can color with the included Crayola markers. Decorate them however you please — and when you want to change them up, give them a quick clean in the Scrubbie tub and you can start over! This set includes a dragon, a narwhal, a yeti, and a unicorn, plus nine markers, the Scrubbie tub, and a scrub brush, and a play mat.
Let her explore the sounds and rhythms of percussion with this set of beginner percussion instruments from Stoie's! This percussion set comes with three different instruments: a tongue drum with sticks, a xylophone with mallets, and a pair of small brass cymbals with wooden handles. All of the instruments tuck neatly in the bag for storage or transportation, and then can come out when she's ready to make some music!
Erasers have never been so adorable! With this kit from Klutz, kids will learn how to shape mini erasers out of a moldable, bakeable clay that actually erases once you're done. The 48-page illustrated guide shows you how to create 35 different cute designs using the included sculpting tool, or you can invent your own once you've got the knack. There are also some punch-out paper accessories for the perfect finishing touch — and, of course, a pencil to pop your eraser on!
Enjoy the art of letter writing with this 45-piece set from GirlZone with a colorful unicorn theme! Girls will love all the accessories that have their own special compartments in the beautiful storage box. With the bright papers, colorful envelopes, and fun touches like stampers, tape, and stickers, she can design her letter to be just as unique as the person she's writing to. This set comes with lined paper, heart shaped cards, envelopes, stickers, a pom pom pen, and much more, all tucked in a colorful organizer box that she'll love to display.
Create one of a kind works of art by painting on water with this kit from Dan & Darci! Their special painting process lets you create dazzling artwork by layering, smearing, and swirling paint, then transferring it onto sheets of paper for a gorgeous marbled effect. The kit includes a design tray, five paint colors, carrageenan powder, a spoon, a pipette, a spreader, three styluses, and ten art sheets.
Create miniature works of art that you can display on any magnetic surface with this kit from 4M! Kids will decorate ten 2" by 2" tiles any way they please, then attach adhesive magnetic pieces to turn them into artwork for fridges, locker doors, or magnetic boards. It's perfect to use to decorate their own space or to create handmade art to give to family and friends.
Now you can make string art in almost any shape you can imagine with this kit from Klutz! From cute critters to elegant script, the instruction manual teaches you how to set up the included pins in just about any shape, then wind the different colored string in a variety to ways to create unique artwork. A unique pi-pushing tool makes it easy for kids to set up their pins at exactly the right height every time. With over 500 pins and 80 yards of string, she'll be amazed at what she can create!
Kids can learn to draw all their favorite Frozen characters with this game for the Osmo learning system! Osmo is a system that takes tablet play into real life with projections that she can really interact with, thanks to the Osmo reflector that attaches over your tablet's camera. In this set, she'll learn to draw Anna, Elsa, and more and explore a variety of activities along the way. She can even save her drawings to the tablet's photo roll! This set is compatible with versions of Osmo that work on iPads and Fire tablets.
She can make beautiful music with this wooden piano from Hape and Baby Einstein! This toy uses "magic touch" technology — there are no buttons or keys necessary. Kids can choose from two play modes: one that lets her play along with classic melodies, and one that lets her explore music on her own. Three included sheets of music get kids matching the color of the notes to the colored keys on the piano. Plus, parents will love that there are two volume settings, both gentle on little ears.
Wrap your own beautiful yarn tree with this kit from Craft-Tastic! An 18" tall bendable wire tree and plenty of colorful yarn allow you to create a tree that's uniquely yours. The instruction guide shows you how to properly wrap the yarn for a tight, seamless look. Then, bend the tree's branches into shape and use it to store jewelry or as a decorative accent. For another fun yarn-wrapping kit, check out the Yarn Unicorns Kit.
Combine crafting with a lesson in feminist icons with this book of cross-stitch patterns by Anna Fleiss and Lauren Mancuso! It combines capsule biographies of each woman with a cross-stitch portrait. A section at the beginning teaches new cross-stitchers the basics, including how to select quality materials for your celebration of these inspiring women. This fun book features patterns for embroidering twenty iconic women — like Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, suffragist Susan B. Anthony, author Virginia Woolf, and pop superstar Beyonce — and ten empowering feminist sayings.
Add variety to your art with this beautiful set of gel pens from Fiskars! This giant set of gel pens includes a wide variety of colors as well as effect inks like neon, glitter, metallic, and even two colors swirled together for eye-catching style. The free-flowing, acid-free ink applies to both light and dark paper easily. All of them store neatly in a small storage case with a separate slot for each color. The fine 0.8 to 1.0 mm tips make it easy to get all the fine details for impressive artwork!
Explore different kinds of weaving with this kit from Melissa & Doug! Included instructions guide kids on how to make a scarf, a tasseled coaster, a drawstring pouch, or a carry-all, but they also provide enough information about the fundamentals for kids to come up with their own design! The set also comes with instructions for three different picture tapestries. She'll love seeing how simple yarn can create so many beautiful things.
This kit from Creativity for Kids teaches kids the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, but gives it a new spin by showing kids ways to make their designs into works of art. In addition to the bright colored and boldly patterned paper, this kit includes sticker embellishments that turn traditional designs into modern-day wonders – and step-by-step instructions with photographs makes it easy!
Build and decorate your own fuzzy friend with this kit from Craft-Tastic — no prob-llama! Everything you need to make and decorate a 9.5 inch tall llama is included: 9 pieces of cardboard to make the form, 103 yards of acrylic yarn, plus pom poms, felt, cotton thread, and adhesive, for 73 pieces in all. Kids can build the form, wrap the yarn, and then add the finishing touches of a bridle and blanket that they make themselves. When it's done, they'll have a cool craft they can display!
Enjoy Frozen-themed activity fun with this tote from the Disney Store! This sturdy, expandable laminated paperboard tote includes all you need to color, sticker & play. The set includes an activity pad with Frozen line art to color and decorate; stickers and markers to use on the activity pad or other crafts; and a magnetic doll playset with mix-and-match fashion pieces, backgrounds, and other accessories. Everything stores neatly inside the tote, perfect for keeping things organized at home or taking the fun on the go!
Kids can create a beautiful string art unicorn with this kit from Craft-tastic! Inside they'll find everything they need to make two designs on 8.5" canvases — plus fun additional components like glitter paper so they can really make the design their own. Using the easy to follow directions, kids push pins into the bases and wrap string to create a unicorn and a heart design. When they're done, they can display their canvases with pride!
This all-in-one craft kit from Craft-Tastic has everything you need to create a unique piece of wall art that shows off your style and personality! Choose from the 150 included prints, or add your own photos, and stick them directly to your wall or door with the included paint-safe tape. The kit also includes 926 stickers, 41 individual letters that you can use to spell your name or a meaningful word, and other embellishments too! 80 foam spacers allow you to create dimension for a one-of-a-kind collage you'll love. Plus, since you can lay out your collage in any shape or size — up to 5.5’ wide x 3.5’ high — it will fit any space!
Rock and learn with this fun electronic drum kit from VTech! Four different play modes let your child drum freestyle, tap along to nine pre-set songs, or learn letters or numbers as they play. Three drums and a cymbal each play unique sounds, so she'll get hours of play experimenting with rhythm, tempo, and sound! Nine pre-set songs in a variety of musical styles are available to get her drumming away.
With the 500 pop beads in this jar from Toysmith, you can create (and recreate) amazing jewelry in no time! A variety of different colors, shapes, and textures, all of which pop together and apart quickly and easily, it's simple to create unique necklaces, bracelets, and more. Then, when you want to restyle them, just pop and go! Projects like this are great for building fine motor skills, but what she'll really love is the chance to let her creativity loose.
Make super fun to wear rubber band bracelets and more with the Rainbow Loom 2.0, now including a metal hook! This craft kit has spawned a craze that can keep kids busy for hours as they try new designs. The starter set comes with lots of bands, or you can buy refill bands in dozens of great colors and patterns! Perfect for any Mighty Girl who loves being able to show off what she made herself.
You can have all sorts of artistic fun with this all-in-one easel from Hape! With a magnetic whiteboard on one side, a chalkboard on the other side, and a paper roll with clamps to hold the paper flat, kids can try different art activities quickly and easily. Color coded, sealable paint pots ensure that you've always got paint at the ready, while the height adjustment makes sure she can reach the whole area easily. Plus, it folds flat for easy storage — until she's ready to draw or paint again!
Hape's Penguin Music Wobbler is the perfect musical toy for the littlest Mighty Girls! This roly-poly penguin toy "waddles" with every bump, wobble, and spin, as the built-in bell gently tinkles away. The penguin's arms even move as it does! Kids can sit or stand with this penguin toy and play as long as they please; the moderate volume is easy on sensitive young ears. Kids will love the bright colors and fun sounds — and learn a little about cause and effect along the way.
Put together your own home band with this box of musical instruments from Melissa & Doug! Inside this 10-piece set, which all packs neatly into the wooden crate, you'll find a pair of colorful maracas, a pair of brass finger cymbals, a tambourine, a triangle with a striker, a clacker, and a tone block with striker. Little musicians will love getting to experiment with rhythm and movement with this creativity-inspiring set!
Forget Old Maid — why not play Bold Made! This reimagining of the classic Old Maid card game pays tribute to daring women past and present who made the world a better place. The cards feature stunning hand-drawn portraits of women like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Malala Yousafzai, Temple Grandin, Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman, and many more. You can play a variant on Go Fish, try classic Old Maid-style rules, or explore their advanced gameplay option for a strategic challenge!
Build a winter wonderland for Anna and Elsa from Frozen to enjoy together with this kit from LEGO! This 154-piece building set is designed for beginning builders, with large Starter Bricks that make it easy for kids to build big constructions quickly. Kids will assemble an ice castle, a sled, a dining table, and an observatory with a telescope and slide. Then, you can let the Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Snowgie figures explore and play in Arendelle.
Introduce the award-winning strategic play of Kingdomino to younger kids with this new junior strategy game from Blue Orange! On your turn, you pick a domino to add to your kingdom. Match it to the dominoes already in play; each matching domino scores you one egg — but the egg could be empty, or it could have a baby dragon inside! Who will find the most baby dragons by the time the game is over? This game for 2 to 4 players is full of draconic strategy fun!
Get on a roll — and learn basic coding skills! — with the Sphero Mini Activity Kit! Kids have a variety of ways to control their Sphero Mini Robot: they can use the Sphero Play app in modes like Joystick, Slingshot, and Tilt, or drag and drop Blocks coding to start learning the basics of programming principles. Then, download the Sphero Edu app to start learning coding languages like Swift, JavaScript, and more. In addition to your Sphero, this 55-piece set comes with a construction set, bowling pins, cones, and activity cards that prompt kids to create mazes, build towers, and much more!
STEM meets art with this set from Learning Resources that challenges kids to make pixel pictures! Each of the more than 40 challenges features a different image, and all of them incorporate math and coding concepts, becoming more complex as kids progress. At first, they'll try to match what they see on the page, but then they'll start using coordinates, decoding symbols, and more. With 400 colorful cubes, a booklet of challenges, and a 10X10 base, they'll have hours of brain-building fun!
With a little help — and code — from you, there's almost nothing Dash can't do! This little robot comes preassembled and fully charged, ready to use her sensors to interpret the world around her: she can hear sounds, see objects, and feel if you're moving her. As kids play, thye learn the basics of computer programming and problem solving. You can even transform Dash using LEGO bricks! This robot and the free apps to control her, Go, Path, and Blockly, are compatible with a wide range of Apple, Android, and Google smartphones and tablets.
The most backed board game in Kickstarter history is now available to all with this edition from ThinkFun! In Robot Turtles, kids learn basic coding concepts as they direct their adult "computer" to move a turtle through a maze. It's inspired by the Logo programming language, and includes concepts like debugging and functions. Plus, increasingly challenging obstacles ensure that a wide age range can learn — and have fun! — with this clever game.
Meet the Coding Critters Bopper, Hip, and Hop, an adorable trio of robotic bunnies that can teach preschoolers coding concepts — screen-free! As you follow along with the storybook in this playset from Learning Resources, you'll code a game of hide and seek, teach them to catch a toy, and more. Kids can also create their own coding adventures — or switch their critters to play mode where they act as interactive pets!
Fans of the Botley coding robot can give themselves even more screen-free coding challenges with this accessory set from Learning Resources! In the Crashin' Construction set, kids will find 10 pieces that allow them to take Botley onto a construction site, including wrecking ball and plow arm attachments, a warning sign, and multiple construction blocks. Can you figure out how to get Botley to stack blocks, knock them down, tow a load, or sweep the mess out of the way? It's a fun, open-ended STEM set that's sure to inspire budding builders! Please note: Botley not included.
Meet Sphero BOLT, the app-enabled robotic ball that provides endless opportunities to have fun while learning. This small sphere has big potential! Kids can program with the Sphero Edu app, either by drawing, using Scratch blocks, or writing JavaScript. With an animated 8x8 LED Matrix that displays real-time data, and advanced sensors like a gyroscope, accelerometer, light sensor, compass, and infrared communications, BOLT provides plenty of ways to learn and play.
Build your own dragon — and code it to move, roar, and more — with this unique robotics kit from JIMU! The Firebot dragon comes with over 600 parts and components, including enough to choose two different wing styles for your dragon robot. Download the free JIMU app (compatible with iOS and Android devcies) for step-by-step, 3D, 360° animated building instructions. Then, use the Blockly coding platform to teach your Firebot to navigate obstacles, perform tasks, move its wings, and even let its snout glow with red or blue "fire"!
Minecraft-crazy kids will love this kit that teaches them how to build their very own real computer! This kit from Piper includes a wooden computer case with a 9" LCD display with 1024x600 resolution and integrated speaker. As you follow the included directions, you'll set it up with a Raspberry Pi 3 Project Board with 1GB RAM and a 1.2Ghz Quad Core CPU, plus gadgets like buttons, switches, LED lights, motion sensors, and more. After the computer is built, use the included SD card full of Minecraft-inspired Story Mode levels and Piper Code projects to explore the full potential of your computer. It's a great way to get kids crafting with technology in real life rather than on a screen.
Outsmart cybercriminals and protect your programs from hackers with this clever logic game from ThinkFun! In 120 challenges that gradually increase in difficulty, kids will play the role of coder, hacker, and security engineer. First, program your Agent pieces to collect data chips and exit safely. Then, take advantage of vulnerabilities in your programs by unleashing Viruses that block them! Finally, secure the program with Alarms that help data stay safe. Kids can play collaboratively or solo as they develop logic skills and learn basic principles of coding and cybersecurity.
Build 8 different robots — all fueled by the power of the sun — with this kit from Thames & Kosmos! With this 192-piece kit, kids can build a drummer bot, a tank bot, a racer bot, a big-wheel bot, a solar bug, an armadillo bot, a spinning bot, and a dinosaur bot, all powered with the included compact solar panel. As they follow along with the illustrated 44-page manual, they'll also learn about the real-life applications of solar energy and the importance of energy-efficient design. This clever kit is perfect for budding engineers who want to build a greener world!
Code your way to the cheese with this board game from Learning Resources! Based on their Code and Go Robot Mouse activity set, this 2 to 4 player game sees kids take on the roles of rival mice hunting for cheese on the board. Each turn, players draw coding cards that they need to put together into a series of commands to get their mouse where they want to go — all while avoiding obstacles like maze walls, and seeking out advantages like warp tunnels that hop them closer to where they want to go! This analog coding game teaches logic skills and basic programming concepts in an innovative, screen-free way.
Combine computers with Star Wars and you've got a project that will keep kids busy for hours! With Kano's The Force coding kit, kids will build a sensor that responds to their hand; then, they'll connect it to their computer or tablet and explore a variety of Star Wars-themed coding adventures, from swinging light sabers to mind tricking Storm Troopers and even piloting a starship! No coding experience is necessary.
Help your child learn the basics of coding with Osmo's hands-on kit! This unique learning system allows kids to combine tablet time with actual hand-held pieces, letting kids interact with three apps through tactile play to learn the basics of coding and to explore coding's creative side by using the same blocks to create rhythms, melodies, and harmonies. Everything you need to get started is included in this kit, including the Osmo base and reflector and 31 coding blocks. Please note: this kit is only compatible with iPads; if you have a Fire tablet, check out the Osmo Coding Starter Kit for Fire Tablets.
Raspberry Pi is a clever kit that allows you to build your own computer! Assemble a credit-card sized computer, then use an included 32GB MicroSD card to load one of the operating systems that work with Raspberry Pi. Then, connect to a monitor and input device and get experimenting with programming! A vibrant online community will give you lots of ideas of what you can do with your very own Raspberry Pi. This kit includes the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B processor with 4GB of RAM, a premium high-gloss case with integrated fan mount, and much more.
This cheerful, colorful snack puzzle from Tender Leaf Toys will help kids learn their colors and the order of the rainbow! This solid wood toy includes 13 pieces: 12 colorful puzzle pieces and a coiled snake base. Each of the puzzle pieces is both a unique color and has a unique shape underneath to guide kids to putting the pieces in order. Kids will practice color names, fine motor skills, matching skills, and much more! Best of all, it's made with most safety and sustainability in mind: all the dyes and stains used are non-toxic, and for every tree cut to make a toy, a new one gets planted to grow for future generations.
Build, stack, balance, and play with this Happy Stacking Ocean toy from Mentari! This colorful stacking toy is ocean-themed, featuring a variety of cool creatures, including a whale, a shark, a sea star, an eel, a dolphin, a turtle, a tropical fish, and an octopus. As kids practice stacking and balancing them, they'll build fine motor skills and problem-solving, but the pieces are also great for fostering pretend play scenarios under the sea! Plus, parents will love knowing that these toys are made with sustainable, environmentally friendly wood and colors.
Piece together the world of Jane Austen in this gorgeous 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle inspired by the life and works of the prolific author! Artist Barry Falls has created a bustling scene that incorporates the rolling hills of Derbyshire, Hampshire and Lyme Regis, and the golden stone of the Bath skyline. Plus, with 60 unforgettable characters represented, you'll be sure to spot all of your favorites from Mr. Darcy on a stroll at Pemberley to Anne Eliot enjoying a seaside escape. With a completed size of 19 by 27 inches, and an included fold-out poster, you'll love finding every detail. For another puzzle for Austen fans, check out the Jane Austen 1,000-Piece Puzzle.
Test your logic and spatial skills with this unique 3D puzzle game from SmartGames! First, you'll put down temple buildings — and a dramatic golden dragon statue — in the places indicated on the challenge. Then, use the roads and bridges to connect the temples while soaring over or dodging around the statue! Because the roads can go over and under one another, and the temples have multiple doors, you'll really have to work your brain... there's only one solution for every challenge! This game comes with game board, three temples, three bridges, four roads, a golden dragon, and a booklet with 80 challenges ranging from beginning to expert.
Enjoy the classic game of speed and strategy with a mountainous twist with this game from Laurence King Publishing. Each point on this backgammon board represents one giant mountain, from all around the world — and even one from Mars! Detailed illustrations reward examination: you'll find tiny skiiers on Whistler and little climbers on Everest. The whole package is beautiful, including bespoke illustrations, quality wooden pieces, and stylish packaging that will look great on your game shelf. This game comes with 30 black and white wooden counters, dice, the game board, and a 16-page instruction booklet.
Get your little monkeys wiggling and giggling with this first game from Peaceable Kingdom! In Monkey Around, kids have to perform the different actions they draw on Monkey Cards, from clapping their hands to hopping backwards to balancing the stuffed banana on their food — or, they might draw a "together task" and have to join up with a friend to shake hands or show one another surprised faces. This fast-paced, funny, and energetic game is perfect to get little kids burning off energy!
In the valley of Everdell, the forest animals have created their own civilization — and they're ready to expand. You will lead a group of animal workers to create a new city. You'll have to gather resources, use your workers wisely as you build, and create the most beautiful city.... all before a year goes by. Beautifully illustrated cards, elegant tokens, and a stunning game board that includes a three dimensional tree make this a stand-out strategy game that tweens and teens will play again and again.
Introduce the fun of Carcassonne to younger kids with this simplified version from Z-Man Games! In My First Carcassonne, the city is celebrating its national holiday with a tradition where people let sheep, hens, and cows loose in the streets, and children bring them home. Lay tiles to build the city and connect the streets so that the children can lead all the animals back before dark. Each time you close off a street with one child in your player color on it, you put a pawn on the board; place all your pawns and you win! This game for 2 to 4 players takes about 30 minutes to play.
Welcome to the competitive world of bird enthusiasts! In this engine-building game from Stonemaier Games, you are hoping to build an extraordinary aviary — one that puts your fellow ornithologists and collectors to shame. Each turn, you use action points to add birds, gather food to attract new (and perhaps rare and special) birds, or even have your birds nest and lay eggs. Each habitat fosters a different type of action, so you'll have to balance your choices carefully to ensure you can build the best aviary around. This 1 to 5 player game with exquisite illustrations will delight both gamers and bird lovers, and includes swift-start pack with 4 guides and 10 new cards to make it easier for new players to join in!
Curiouser and curiouser! This 1,000-piece puzzle from Laurence King Publishing pays tribute to the classic story of Alice in Wonderland. Award-winning illustrator Brett Ryde has created a detailed landscape full of references from the books, including the Mad Hatter, the Red Queen, the Cheshire Cat, and many more. With a finished size of 23.5" x 16.5" and an included fold-out poster, you can enjoy every detail!
Pick up your chopsticks and grab oodles of noodles with this hilarious food-themed fine motor game from Learning Resources! To play, kids try to match one of the 10 double-sided order cards with the noodles and ingredients they need to make a perfect bowl of ramen. Kids can play solo or challenge their friends — and the games teach color recognition and early counting skills, too! With two sizes of noodles, other scrumptious ingredients, a spinner, a serving bowl, sorting bowls, and chopsticks, plus an instruction booklet, everything you need for a delicious game night is here.
Become a spell master with this game from Alderac Entertainment Group! In Whirling Witchcraft, you're trying to clear your bench of ingredients — before your fellow witches do. Use recipe cards to use up or transform your ingredients, and put any you use in a cauldron to pass on to your neighbor. If they can't fit all the ingredients on their workbench, they have to pass some back to you to put in your witch's circle. Get five ingredients in your circle to win! This witchy game for 2 to 5 players takes 15 to 30 minutes to play.
Race to fill the Genius Square in this fun, challenging puzzle game from the Happy Puzzle Company! To start, roll the seven dice to place blockers on the coordinates indicated. Then, race to fill every other space on the grid with your colorful pieces! No matter where your blockers land, there's always a solution... if you can find it. You can play solo or go head to head against a friend in this brain-teasing puzzle game!
Show off your love of your feathered farm friends with this gorgeous 25 by 20 inch puzzle from the Princeton Architectural Press! The Chickenology jigsaw puzzle features an illustration by Camilla Pintonato with over 40 breeds of chickens, from the familiar Rhode Island to the fluffy Silkie to the massive Jersey Giant. All of them appear on a green grassy background studded with feathers, eggs, flowers, and baby chicks. The box includes a colorful image on the front and an oversized insert for reference while assembling. It's sure to be a hit with chicken fans!
Take the maze-shifting fun of Labyrinth into the third dimension with this game from Ravensburger! In 3D Labyrinth, players don't just deal with shifting passageways; there are also soaring towards and deep dungeons. Special cards can teleport players or shift the maze in your favor... if you plan it all out right. Whoever moves to the right squares to collect their treasures first wins! This game for 2 to 4 players offers a 20-30 minute play time that's sure to give their strategic and spatial skills a workout.
Fans of My Neighbor Totoro will love this 500 piece jigsaw puzzle! This adorable puzzle features an image of Satsuki and Mei on a tree branch along with Totoro and other forest spirit friends. It's officially licensed by Studio Ghibli and has a finished size of 20 by 15 inches — large enough for framing. Fans of other Studio Ghibli films will want to check out the 1,000-piece Kiki's Delivery Service puzzle too.
You can have astronomical drawing fun with this party game from Blue Orange! In Starlink, players take turns drawing a concept by connecting stars on the board. Once a star has been used in one constellation, it can't be used again, so you'll have to be careful and plan out your design! You'll score points when the other players can figure out your secret word thanks to your drawing — and when you're done, the dry-erase board wipes clean so you can play again!
Across the world, four diseases have broken out, threatening the future of humanity! Players take on the role of a team of specialists working together to eradicate these plagues. Each specialist has their own strengths that can help stem the tide of infection as the team works together to slow the diseases' spread, find cures, and save the world. This cooperative game for 2 to 4 players will keep the tension high to the end! Fans of this game can also check out Pandemic Legacy (Season 1 Red), a version where the decisions you make have permanent consequences on the game board.
Fans of Rachel Ignotofsky's gorgeous book Women In Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed The World will love this colorfully illustrated, 500-piece puzzle featuring 15 trailblazing women of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! The sturdy, colorful, and simply designed pieces will hold up to multiple assemblies of this puzzle, and puzzlers will appreciate the 18 by 24 inch poster that's included for referencing the design — or display later!
Collect cards, play your hand, and throw things at your friends with this hilarious game from the makers of Exploding Kittens! In Throw Throw Burrito, you're trying to win points by finding three of a kind matches in the card deck. However, someone could play a burrito card at any moment, which lets you Battle your opponents by tossing the squishy burritos at them — and if you win, you can steal their points. You could be dueling with a single opponent, or their could be an all-out burrito war! This game for 2 to 6 players comes with 120 cards, 7 tokens, and 2 adorable soft foam burritos to lob at one another during play.
Walk through a garden gathering flowers in this soothing, simple card game from Pencil First Games that's perfect for relaxing play! In Floriferous, you've got three days to enjoy your garden full of flowering plants, friendly insects, and gorgeous sculptures. Your goal is to create a beautiful arrangement, while also enjoying the abundance of nature around you. As you play, your choices help determine how you'll score, and you even have the opportunity to take chances on face-down cards. When all is said and done, you'll score the sets you've collected to see who wins. This game features stunning watercolor artwork on the cards and beautiful wood tokens for play. It can be played with 1 to 4 players and takes approximately 20 minutes to play.
After a breakdown in the middle of the woods, you and your fellow players have taken shelter in an abandoned cabin — only to discover the door locked in the morning. To escape, you'll need to solve the cabin owner's riddles! This Exit game from Thames & Kosmos is like a card-based escape room that you can play anywhere, any time. Everything you need is included in the box; no app required. This version can be played with 1 to 4 players and takes 1 to 2 hours to play; it's the perfect choice for avid puzzle solvers and escape room players who want to bring the fun home!
Challenge young minds with this version of the beloved puzzle game Rush Hour for preschoolers! In My First Rush Hour, you're trying to get the red car safely out of a busy parking lot. Kids will match the shape or color of vehicles to spots on the included challenge cards to set up their puzzle. Then, they have to run the red car along the track to see if they made a clear path! As the puzzles get more challenging, they'll also move one or two vehicles along the way. It's the perfect logic-building game for little kids.
Travel around the world with this globetrotting game from Underdog Games! In Trekking the World, you are trying to race your fellow travelers to visit as many world-renowned locations as possible, collecting rare souvenirs and having once-in-a-lifetime experiences along the way. Each turn, you'll have to choose if you'll fly from an airport or travel by foot, how to play the cards in your hand, and which way to go to win the most points. With 48 real-world destinations, gorgeously illustrated cards, and educational passages, this game for 2 to 5 players is sure to inspire a little wanderlust!
Race to program the world's first computer, the Analytical Engine, with this game inspired by the real-life story of Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace! In this fast-paced game, you have to balance your quick mental math with some careful strategic thinking. Your goal is to help Patrons — renowned figures like Charles Darwin and Mary Shelley — by upgrading the Engine with subroutines that impress them. Do you want to collect a set now, or set up for a bigger one later? Do you take every second you have on the clock, or pressure your opponent by acting fast and flipping the timer? This fun, geeky technology game for 2 to 4 players takes 15 to 30 minutes to play.
Think the Shashibo is an ordinary puzzle cube? Think again! This gorgeous magnetic puzzle box has a kaleidoscope effect when you pull it open; you can connect the magnets to create dozens of different geometric shapes. Gently fidget, twist, and explore, letting the magnets guide your creations. Can you discover the over 70 shapes you can create? This clever shape-shifting toy is available in several designs, an dis also accessible for people with vision impairments. Plus, download their free app to get access to a library of demo videos!
Fans of the Jim Henson modern classic Labyrinth will love leaping into the movie with this cooperative board game from River Horse Studios! Sarah, Ludo, Sir Didymus, and Hoggle are venturing into the deadly labyrinth to rescue Toby. As they travel, they'll face obstacles represented by Labyrinth cards that you shuffle each game, adding replayability. Hopefully you can pass the test; if you don't, you'll lose Will, risking a fall into the oubliette. Find the gate to the Goblin City while avoiding Jareth, then fight your way into the castle to save the day... before the thirteen hours are up. This game for 1 to 5 players (with best play at 4) takes approximately 30 minutes to play.
Bring home one of the world's best-selling games with Rummikub! In this game from Pressman, players have a rack full of tiles they want to place in runs of the same color, or groups of the same number in different colors. Joker tiles can be used as any color or number, so use them wisely! As players adjust the times on the table, the board is constantly changing, so you'll have to play strategically if you're going to play every tile on your rack and win the game. This edition includes everything you need for a 2 to 4 player game.
Pay tribute to groundbreaking artist Frida Kahlo with this puzzle from EuroGraphics' Fine Arts line! This 1000-piece puzzle depicts Kahlo's "Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird," a 1940 painting that has become one of her most famous works. With sturdy pieces made in the USA from high quality blue board, this 19.25 by 26.5 inch puzzle is perfect for any Kahlo fan to assemble, either alone or as part of a family puzzle project.
Learn about edible and medicinal plants in this unique cooperative board game! Players have to connect the icon on the challenge cards with icons on the plant card to move forward on the board — edible plants for hunger, medicinal plants for ailments like sore muscles and fever. Make your way up the mountain to the huckleberry patch and back to Grandma's before time runs out! This beautifully illustrated and educational game, with its "chutes and ladders" play style, is a fun way for kids to learn about the plants around us.