Acceptance from friends and self-esteem are very important to this age group. Toys also begin to seem less interesting to children of this age. Complex construction toys, board games, strategic puzzles, science toys, and activity kits are the best choices. Active and physical play should be an area of focus through team and group sports. Social and intellectual skills are refined through board, electronic, and card games.
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Four plastic boards fit together to make a gridded gameboard. Three sizes of plastic sticks snap into the grid, while players can keep their score using the pegs along the board’s perimeter.
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Encourage math skills with this engaging, competitive game based on geometry! Great for all ages.
Bloxel Builder is a free app that allows for the creation of personalized video games. Everything from the layout to the background to the characters and enemies can be designed in pixelated glory.
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Create your own video games! Most everything can be done with just the free app, but most kids seem to really enjoy the physical gamekit.
Each toy stands about 8 inches tall. Internal parts are covered in fabric and some stuffing, but due to the inner workings, the toy is not a true "stuffed animal." Unlike traditional mechanical pl...Read more
Still cute, but issues have arisen over decreased quality.
A microphone attached to a selfie-stick is used to record karaoke style videos on a smartphone. An included earpiece connects to the microphone.
Any headphones can be used with the mic if the includ...Read more
Record music videos with yourself or friends. Easy to use, but the app may need more time to earn tokens than users initially thought.
Dimensions: Approximately 3 inches tall X 4 inches long X 2.5 inches wide.
Box includes Cozmo robot, charger, 3 interactive Power Cubes, and Read more
Curious, sassy, and incredibly engaging, this little robot will melt your heart in unexpected ways.
Hatchimals arrive inside a colorful egg, and start to hatch once they have received enough input from their owner.
Eggs are about 10 inches tall.
2 AA batteries are included. More will event...Read more
With no app or other device needed, Hatchimals break out of their shell to become interactive pets that grow through three different stages.
The newest model of Hasbro’s Trouble. Can be played with two to four players. Because this game requires a lot of counting, the minimum age recommendation is five years old. There are a total of sixte...Read more
A very cheap version of an old favorite. Read on to see our link to a better version that is just like the beloved vintage classic.
Children can test their knowledge with this collection of four different categories- riddles, conundrums, mysteries, and picture puzzles. An updated version of the classic Mind Trap game made twenty years a...Read more
Kids can challenge themselves with this newer, updated version of the classic Mind Trap Brain Teaser board game.
Clear plastic encases the skeleton and organs of a Gummi Bear. Kit includes 41 pieces to put together.
Dimensions: 8 ½ X 4 X 5 inches
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The skeleton and major organs of a Gummi Bear. Now you know.
The Knex Launcher Building Set comes with 22 models and works well for children who want to challenge themselves and their minds.
In the box come 22 different models, a...Read more
Replaced by K'nex's newer version, this model is no longer produced.
For soccer fans young and old, LEGO’s Soccer Championship Challenge allows players to build their own, personalized soccer field and play the game in a foosball-like style.
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Unfortunately, this toy is no longer being produced. We are still looking for the best alternative.
Made of a synthetic stuffing-like material, these fluffy balls feel remarkably similar to real snowballs, but without the numbing cold.
Their texture is difficult to describe. Soft like a ball of co...Read more
You're never too old to enjoy an indoor snow fight. These puffballs are soft enough to bounce off TVs, and dense enough to be throwable. Crunches like snow, too.
A plastic body encases beautifully clear glass lenses. The lenses are made of two different types of glass to help cut down on the chromatic aberration which occurs with cheaply made telescopes. Chromatic a...Read more
With a little bit of assembly, the whole family can share the wonders of the night sky.
This educational grade microscope has entirely glass optics, up to a 400X magnification, and lights sources from above and below. The light sources allow it to be used as a compound microscope as well as a ...Read more
Suitable for younger children and teens, the glass optics give a clear picture. We're working hard to finish our review for this toy.
Set of 5 pellets, each 2 inches or larger. Pellets arrives heat treated, and wrapped in foil. Leave the foil on until ready to dissect.
Pellets have been heat treated and sanitized.
A bone c...Read more
Dig through the owl puke to find tiny bones! A totally safe and sanitary science experiment.
Make a number of beautifully colored crystals! The blue, red, and white seed powder can be mixed to achieve crystals that are red, pink, purple, blue, light blue, or clear.
The kit contains 3 bags o...Read more
Grow lovely crystals in red, clear, or blue. Not really educational, this kit is more about making pretty decorations.
Kit includes materials needed for 18 geologically focused experiments.
Carefully following the instructions, kids and adults can work together to complete all the proje...Read more
More than just a pretty face, this kit focuses on teaching about the rock cycle as well as how crystals are formed.
200 identically sized pine planks.
Includes a project idea booklet.
Build structures by balancing and stacking the planks. If the situations calls for it, prete...Read more
Pine or maple planks can be balanced and stacked while exploring engineering fundamentals such as proportion and structural integrity.
Plastic cat-shaped pieces must be placed so that they are completely within the grid shown on the puzzle card.
Game includes 48 puzzle cards, 12 cat pieces, 1 travel case, and instructions.
Kitty faces purr-suade kids to try their paws at this challenging puzzle.
Internal organs and skeleton pieces are put together to create a model shark. Kit includes 20 parts, display stand and pegs, and an instruction booklet.
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Striking to look at and fun to put together, this entire series of models holds up pretty well once completed.
Assemble the parts to create a clicking pie thrower. The “pie” is either the included sponge, wetted, or whipped or shaving cream. We prefer whipped cream. It’s tastier and doesn’t b...Read more
Suspense. Anticipation. Pie in the face. This game took the world by storm in 2015 with its simple charm and appeal to groups.
Kit contains over 60 pieces, including snap wires, a slide switch, a microphone, capacitors, a fan propeller, a resistor, a buzzer and other pieces, an assembly pegboard, and 74 page illustrated instruction...Read more
So cool! Build 300 circuit configurations by snapping the pieces into place. Sparks curiosity in any kid who enjoys logical thinking and puzzles.
A high density polyethelene board is curved on the bottom with grip tape on top. Comes in many different colors.
Dimensions: 25.5 X 11.25 X 0.5 inches
Best for children over 4 ft tall. For s...Read more
Find your center with the balance board that can be used on any flat surface. Indoors or outdoors, this improves coordination and body awareness.
Over 1,200 tiny plastic beads can be arranged and set into colorful creations. Just spray some water on the finished design, let ‘em dry, and enjoy the new bead art.
This set come with portabl...Read more
Like Fuse beads, but with water instead of heat. Best for older children, as bead placement takes some patience and steady hands.
Kit that transforms untapped energy found from bacteria tucked away in the soil into small amounts of electricity.
The Explore App can be used to measure the speed of the blinking LED light. The bli...Read more
Remember making a potato battery? This uses mud, and doesn't leave a nasty stain on your bookshelf. An all around winner!