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Unique Screen-Free Christmas Gifts for Kids
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items If you're trying to avoid giving kids another screen, another plastic toy that gets abandoned by January, or something they've already seen 400 times on YouTube, this is the Christmas gift list for you. These are screen-free gifts with something to d...
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For the Kid Who Is Always Building Something
For the Kid Who Would Rather Be Outside
For the Kid Who Makes Everything
For the Kid Who Is Constantly Asking "Why?"
For the Kid Who Loves Making Things in the Kitchen
For the Kid Who Is Always Building Something
For little builders who love creating, constructing and figuring out how things fit together.
A classic for a reason. Kids can build houses, towers, bridges, animals or whatever strange structure exists in their head that day. Best for: preschoolers through early elementary
Magnetic Blocks For Kids
Choose a set that matches the child's interest, but don't overlook classic bricks. Open-ended building tends to have much more staying power than a single finished model. Best for: ages 4+
LEGO® Classic Brick Sets | Official LEGO® Shop US
For an older child who has graduated from basic marble runs, this turns building into a genuine engineering challenge. Best for: 8+
GraviTrax Marble Run System | Ravensburger US
A fun introduction to electronics without needing a soldering iron or a parent who remembers anything from high-school physics. Best for: 8+
Snap Circuits | Walmart Canada
For the Kid Who Would Rather Be Outside
For curious explorers who would choose rocks, bugs, trails and fresh air over another screen.
A surprisingly good gift for children who like birds, animals, hiking or simply investigating what everyone else cannot see. Best for: 4+
Binoculars For Kids 8-10 Years
For the child who comes home from every walk carrying seven rocks. You know the one. Pair it with a small display box or identification guide.
Ultimate Rocks & Minerals Collection - Scholastic Book Clubs
A beginner telescope, star map or astronomy guide can turn “look at the moon” into an actual hobby. Best for: 6+
Astronomy Science Kits
Pashu rolling backpack with wheels for little explorers! It even lights up!!
Rolling Backpack for Kids with Wheels, LED Light Up Dinosaur School Bag with Trolley, Holographic Kids Travel Backpack for Boys Elementary School
Shoes might seem odd as a gift but these are no ordinary shoes! Little explorers can jump into puddles all they want wearing this cool waterproof shoes from Walking Pi!
Walking Pi Waterproof Kids Slip-On Shoes
For the Kid Who Makes Everything
A good choice for kids who like designing, sorting and making things they can actually wear or give away. Best for: 7+
Kids Jewelry Making Kits | Walmart Canada
Paper + instructions + a little patience. It is also an excellent travel gift.
Faber-Castell® Neon Origami Kit
Still one of those simple activities that can occupy a child surprisingly well.
Kids Bracelet Kit
No kiln. No complicated equipment. Just clay and an afternoon of making questionable little creatures.
Sculpd Pottery Kit | The Original Air-Dry Clay Starter Kit
For an older child who likes crafts, choose a beginner-friendly kit that results in something useful rather than another decoration.
Kids Sewing & Yarn Kits
For the Kid Who Is Constantly Asking "Why?"
For curious minds who want to experiment, discover and understand how things work.
Part science experiment, part tiny science project taking over the kitchen.
Crystal Growing Kits | Walmart Canada
A particularly good choice for kids who are already fascinated by insects, plants, rocks or anything they can find outside.
58-Piece Kids Microscope Kit 100X-1200X
A hands-on way to introduce basic electronics and problem-solving.
Electrical Circuits For Kids
For the Kid Who Loves Making Things in the Kitchen
For little chefs who are happiest mixing, baking, decorating and making something delicious.
Look for child-sized tools they can actually use.
Kids Baking Set
Great for Christmas because the activity becomes part of the gift.
Decorate Your Own Cookie Kit
For older kids and tweens who enjoy making their own snacks.
Mini Waffle Maker With Removable Plates
Cocoa, marshmallows, sprinkles and a cute mug.
Hot Chocolate Mix Gift Set