Written by Jamie C. Martin of Simple Homeschool
Still need a few more Christmas gifts for the kids?
I asked our Simple Homeschool community for their best ideas this year, and you guys totally delivered!
Certain ages (teens, ahem) can be especially tough to buy for at times, so I love that your top picks include plenty that would work well for older kids as well. There’s something for every budget here, too!
You can check out the whole list here.
I hope some of these choices will be a timesaver for you–enjoy!
4-Player Shut The Box Board Game
Age Range: 8 years and up
I love this beautiful wooden version of the game 4-Way Countdown, which gives players practice with basic math facts. This is fun for all ages–we spent hours on Thanksgiving playing it with friends!
Pocket Microscope
Age Range: 6 years and up
Pocket microscopes are fun stocking stuffers for any age!
Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit
Age Range: 8 years and up
Can’t beat this starter set of Snap Circuits! Your young engineers can assemble over 100 different electronic circuit projects with just 30 electronic parts.
HUE Animation Studio: Complete Stop Motion Animation Kit
Age Range: 7 years and up
This kit contains everything your kids need to create their own animated movies, using LEGO, modelling clay, paper or toys. Over 100,000 HUE software licenses have been activated worldwide!
Learning Resources Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run
Age Range: 5 years and up
This set inspires kids to use critical thinking skills to create their own unique marble runs with long, short, and curved magnetic pieces.
Detective Gear Spy Kit
Age Range: 8 years and up
Everything for your super sleuth on the go! Includes case, ink pad, binoculars, flashlight, magnifying glass, and fingerprint powder and brush.
VTech Tote and Go Laptop
Age Range: 3-6 years
Littles always long for toys that mimic what their parents use, and this V-Tech laptop offers 20 learning activities that teach words, spelling, shapes, logic and more.
KEVA Structures Plank Set
Age Range: 7 years and up
With 200 wooden planks that can be crafted as scaffolding, ramps, paths, and more, this toy is perfect for any child looking to build and learn basic physics at the same time. No glue or connectors needed!
Mythological Graphic Novel of Old Norse Myths
Age Range: 9 years and up
Prepare yourself for sibling rivalry, ancient prophecies, and epic battles―enter the weird, wild world of Norse mythology through this graphic novel.
Build It Solve It Rubik’s Cube
Age Range: 8 years and up
Ever wanted to know how a Rubik’s cube is made? With this Rubik’s “build it solve it” kit your child will unlock the secrets of the Rubik’s cube and master solving it, too.
Portable Parachute Camping Hammock
Age Range: 9 years through teens
I love this portable idea for those outdoorsy teens who can be tough to buy for!
Complete DIY Candle Making Kit
Age Range: 13 years and up
Each set includes everything you need to make four beautiful candles: 4 dye blocks, 4 fragrances, 4 bags of soy wax, melting pot, thermometer, 4 candle tins with covers, and more.
117 Piece Cake Decorating Supply Kit for Beginners
Age Range: 9 years and up
Everything your tween bakers need to start decorating like a pro!
Bird Bingo Game
Age Range: 6 years and up
This illustrated bingo game features 64 species of birds from around the world and contains 64 illustrated bird tokens, one board, 12 bingo cards, and colored counters.
Woodland Friends Sewing Kit
Age Range: 7 years and up
Everything your child needs to create five woodland friends of their own, and I love the sweet carrying case.
Mini Drone RC Quadcopter
Age Range: 13 years and up
This mini-drone can be controlled using a mobile phone or remote control, and can take photos or video as it goes!
DIY Melt & Pour Shea Butter Soap Making Kit
Age Range: 9 years and up
Kit includes 2 lbs. Shea Butter Soap Base, 4 Fragrances, 4 Liquid Dyes, 2 Molds, a Pouring Pitcher, a mixing bowl, and 4 Soap Boxes to gift-pack your bar soaps!
Fidget Infinity Cube
Age Range: 10 years and up
The foldable Infinity Cube is composed of eight small cubes. Each one can be rotated from any direction and angle. Hold in one hand and make in any shape–so fun!
Teddy Bear Needle Felting Kit
Age Range: 10 years and up
This kit is designed for a beginner looking to get started with felting. It makes one 2.8” tall bear (so cute!), and the project should take about 2 hours to complete.
Educational Insights Kanoodle Extreme Game
Age Range: 8 years and up
Get ready to cross-train your brain with this new Kanoodle game featuring over 300 puzzle challenges, including 2-D, 3-D, and NEW sliding 2-D puzzles!
I love giving my kids presents that I feel good about, and I hope this post pointed you in the right direction!
Still looking for that just-right gift and need more choices? In past years I curated lists featuring imaginative gift picks, creative gift picks, and inspiring gift picks.
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Another helpful list! The Rubiks one looks interesting. Build it and solve it. Perfect! Thanks for sharing these with us!
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Love the complete DIY Candle Making Kit!