Kid's Educational Gift Guide Ages 6 to 12

Edx Educations My Gears collection is helping kids build cool things! Their kits contain more raw materials than some other gear products on the market. The components are durable and the assembled models are sturdy enough for a playtime afterward. Watch youngsters learn the art of pattern making and applying colors to 3D creations. With 16 different shapes, this gear toy set offers endless creative possibilities. According to The Toy Associations trends briefing,  Next-Gen Creator toys are trending this year! Therefore get your audience on the trending train and provide them with an option to gift this holiday season.

Mightier is a video game app that builds emotional resilience and confidence in children. It was developed out of Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School and is clinically tested and proven to reduce:

• outbursts by 62%
• oppositional behavior by 40%
• family stress by 19%

eat2explore is an award-winning educational food & culture “explorer box” that inspires families to cook, taste and discover different world's cuisines and cultures. New country and regional boxes including brand-new Jamaica and soon-to-be-released Thailand! The boxes can be purchased one box at a time, or through a monthly subscription. eat2explore provides three easy-to-follow-recipes and a shopping list to purchase proteins and vegetables of your choice, as well as including hard-to-find spices and sauces

Inspire young girls with award-winning GIRLS CAN! CRATE, a monthly subscription box created to empower girls--and boys (ages 5-10) to Do and BE anything by introducing them to fearless women of history who made the world better. Each month, a new kit celebrates the life of a strong, diverse female role model such as Ella Fitzgerald, Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, Malala Yousafzai, Sally Ride and more. Crates include the GIRLS CAN! 28-page activity book with an original story celebrating a featured woman and other fun activities, 2-3 hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) challenges with necessary supplies, a collectible button and much more.

Playfinity’s Backyard League Gaming Baseball turns a game of catch into a video game through a connected mobile application for iOS and Android devices. The Backyard League Gaming Baseball is the same size and weight as a regulation MLB baseball, and it connects to an iOS or Android device via Bluetooth. It allows players to track different stats about each throw they toss and catch, such as speed, airtime, height, and transfer speed. The Backyard League mobile app allows players to build and track their baseball skills across six different mini-games that focus on different skills, like hand-eye coordination, consistency and transfer speed. Once players have tried all six games at least once, they’ll unlock the application’s League Mode, which allows them to compete against other players around the world by playing games and comparing stats. The Backyard League Gaming Baseball is designed for kids 6-14, and it offers 70 hours of play time on a single cell battery.

Head Spin is a new fast-paced family game from Project Genius, the premier maker of brain teasers and puzzles. In each round, players try to figure out the color order based on the prompt. Then they’ll show that answer on their spinner, and place it on the landing pad. The first player to show the correct answer on their spinner wins the round. Head Spin is brain-bending fun for even the quickest minds and fastest hands. Recommended for ages 8 and up

The ToDo Game is a card game for families with editions for children, parents and grandparents and couples. The game is all about bringing people together, and spending quality time that is free from digital distractions. The card games are easy to play—just pick a random card out of the box and follow the instructions. Each activity takes between 20 minutes to an hour and can be played over and over again. For example, the “Happy Hands” card asks family member to trace their hand on a sheet of paper, take a few moments and think of five things that make you really happy and love to do the most. Then, write these down on the five fingers of your hand and share it out loud. When you are finished, you can hang this on your wall or refrigerator. The couple’s edition helps plan out-of-the-box date nights or fun, bonding cooking experiences! The toddler cards focus on sensory play and early childhood development activities.

The more examples of strong, capable women that children can see in real life and in history books, the more confident they'll feel. Role models not only show girls that they can achieve great things, but they also set an example of how to get there. These modern craft kits for pre-teen girls are themed around these mighty women. The LeadHER craft collection is the perfect gift to include in your 2022 Holiday Gift Guides.

Kits include:

• provide an educational story – each kit tells the story of a wise leader, providing the opportunity for girls to learn how to step into their power.
• challenge girls to think like LeadHERs – our kits include thoughtful discussion questions that encourage girls to chase their dreams and use their voice for change.
• give back – for every purchase made, we donate a portion of the proceeds to organizations working to empower girls across the globe.
• are inspiring - Through learning about our mighty women, girls get the chance to see themselves in their stories and know they are capable of anything.

Hativity® is patent pending interactive head-wear combined with interchangeable Velcro patches.
Facilitates independence, creativity, socialization & more with sensory patches.

• 6 Velcro squares for children to personalize (patches sold separately)
• Non-flop brim, certified UPF 50+, water resistant
• Available in 6 colors & a new winter Hativity

Designed with love in Canada, in 2002, manimo has become an essential sensory tool for thousands of kids! These scientifically proven weighted companions are recommended by health professionals (occupational therapists, psychologists), special education teachers, childhood professionals, teachers, and parents. In anxiety-causing situations or times of stress, they can bring comfort and a feeling of calmness. manimo are also known to promote attention and concentration during learning and cognitive tasks. Their shape was designed for many uses and to meet various needs. You can see the benefits with only 15-20 minutes of use. manimo can be used at home, school, in daycare settings, at work or travel with you on the road.

This is great for ages 3 and up, and honestly, is great for adults too! I have one at my desk instead of a weight blanket and love it!

The game encourages problem-solving and critical thinking while also being a lot of fun! The game centers around Agent Jones, the chief spy in the Secret Service, she's discovered a series of clues to unlock a secret message and needs help to solve the clues. The game can also be personalized so when the clues are solved, the player logs into the online vault and reveals a personalized message!

The “Kids Color Your Dreams into Reality” coloring book features 34 inspirational illustrations, and motivational quotes to help children follow their dreams, and to think positively. There is also the new "Sonshine" affirmation coloring book which highlights boys shining their light as well as positive affirmations they can color in.

Looking to get kids excited about science and engineering? Look no further than Squishy Circuits Kits! These fun and educational kits utilize play dough to create circuits that light up, beep, and spin. With easy-to-follow instructions and a range of exciting projects, Squishy Circuits Kits are the perfect way for kids to explore the principles of electricity in a fun, hands-on way.

Subscription boxes are the ultimate gift because they keep giving for several months to a year! This provides an experience for kids and parents to have together rather than just more stuff.

This box is unique because:

• It's real art, not crafts. Ample opportunities for kids to develop their creativity and creative problem solving.
• Each regular-size box includes enough supplies for 1-2 artists, & each family-size box includes enough supplies for 3-4. Great gift for siblings or the entire family!
• We curate full-sized, quality art supplies that typically last well beyond the box they arrived in.
• Each box includes a picture book that ties in with the project for inspiration & to give kids a context. Each month is a new theme and different medium.
• The Insider's Club is a digital membership with the same great projects. We offer adaptations so customers can use supplies they already have, only purchasing things occasionally. The Insider's Club is also a great idea for last minute gifts!
• The age group for these projects starts at 5 years old. Younger kids and siblings may need more guidance than the older ones.

Clixo is a first-of-its-kind, multi-sensory, magnetic building toy that can be built in both 2D and 3D unlocking everyone's imagination and creativity. Instead of being rigid and geometric, Clixo is flexible, tactile, and reminiscent of the shapes we see in the natural world. With its stackable packing design and magnets keeping the pieces together with a click, Clixo is the perfect toy for everyone to keep the brain active and creative - it's travel-friendly, mess-free, screen-free, and eco-friendly.