LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box
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LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box
The builder enjoys supplying the idea as well as assembling it.
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Slackers Ninjaline Intro Kit
A climbing enthusiast has a willing adult and a confirmed suitable site.
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Crayola Inspiration Art Case
The child already draws and would use several media.
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Gift ages 3–6
Educational Insights Ruby's Gem Quest
Scissor scooper, 20 colored gems, four treasure chests, spinner and board.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 4–7
Educational Insights Frankie's Food Truck Fiasco
Squeezer, four placemat boards, 20 food pieces and spinner.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 5–10
Educational Insights Math Slam
Handheld unit with five math modes, number displays and timer.
Est. under $25Uses techLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 4–7
Educational Insights Frida's Fruit Fiesta
Parrot squeezer, 26 letter bowls, four nest cards and triple spinner.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 3–6
Educational Insights Raccoon Rumpus
Four raccoon cards, 20 costumes and two jumbo dice.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 3–6
Learning Resources Helping Hands Tool Set
Four differently shaped fine-motor tools.
Est. under $25Screen-freeNo setupQuiet
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Gift ages 2–3
Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
Hedgehog body with numbered holes and 12 chunky quills that store inside.
Est. under $25Screen-freeNo setupQuiet
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Gift ages 3–6
Learning Resources Fine Motor Feeding Friends
39-piece set with animal bowls, food pieces and tweezers.
Est. under $25Screen-freeNo setupQuiet
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Gift ages 3–6
Learning Resources Silly Science Sorting Set
55-piece germ-themed sorting set with tweezers and clamp.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeNo setupQuiet
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Gift ages 4–7
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout
67 pieces including noodles, toppings, chopsticks, bowls, spinner and order cards.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 3–6
Learning Resources Grab That Donut
24 donuts, four tongs, ten order cards, spinner and display box.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 2–4
Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn Matching Dinos
Nine two-piece dinosaurs, 18 pieces total.
Est. under $25Screen-freeNo setupQuiet
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Gift ages 2–3
Learning Resources Dottie the Fine Motor Cow
Cow activity toy with attached push-and-pull colored dots.
Est. under $25Screen-freeNo setupQuiet
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Gift ages 8–12
ThinkFun Dog Crimes
Game board, six dog tokens, six crime tokens and 40 challenges.
Est. under $25Screen-freeNo setupQuiet
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Gift ages 8–12
ThinkFun Shape By Shape
14 pattern pieces, game tray and 60 challenges.
Est. under $25Screen-freeNo setupQuiet
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Gift ages 8–12
ThinkFun Rush Hour
Traffic grid, red escape car, 15 blockers, 40 challenge cards and bag.
Est. under $25Screen-freeNo setupQuiet
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Gift ages 6–10
ThinkFun Roller Coaster Challenge
Board, 36 posts, 39 tracks, coaster car and 40 challenge cards.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeSome setupQuiet
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Gift ages 8–12
ThinkFun Laser Maze
Class 1 laser, battery, board, optical pieces and 60 challenges.
Est. $25–$50Screen-freeLow setupQuiet
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Gift ages 5–8
Peaceable Kingdom Race to the Treasure!
Path-building board game for two to four players.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 5–8
Peaceable Kingdom Mermaid Island
Board, three mermaids, Sea Witch, four wands and spinner.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 3–6
Peaceable Kingdom Snug as a Bug in a Rug
Cooperative preschool matching game for two to four players.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 4–7
Peaceable Kingdom Dinosaur Escape
Three dinosaurs, die, board, 12 fern tokens and five volcano pieces.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 4–7
Peaceable Kingdom Hoot Owl Hoot!
Cooperative owl color-matching board game.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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Gift ages 5–8
Peaceable Kingdom The Fairy Game
Board, jewel and snowflake tokens, snowstorm cards and fairy garden cards.
Est. under $25Screen-freeLow setupModerate noise
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