Our son just turned 9. This is a list of just some of the things that HE loves, and I'm sure your kiddo will too!
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STEM Gift Ideas
Board Games
Books
STEM Gift Ideas
STEM, Fun, Imagination, Engineering, Creativity
National Geographic: Marble Runs
STEM, Engineering, Creativity, Fun, Activities you can do with your kids
Electronics Kit for Kids with 120 Projects
Don't step on 'em! Foster imagination, creativity, engineering, and out of the box thinking.
Race Car Toys and Sets | Official LEGO® Shop CA
These are usually thought of as gifts for younger kids, but if the child you're buying for has a wild imagination, they'll play with these for YEARS!
Magna-Tiles
Easy build. Fun cooperative project!
Diy Radio
Board Games
My son had never played Monopoly but wanted it for his birthday. The joy on his face when he made both mom and dad bankrupt was hilarious!
Hasbro : Monopoly
It's like 3d chess meets battleship. It's an old classic you know and love that's expanded for new challenges.
Playset Battleship Outer Space Game
Family fun night!
13 Beavers Board Game for Ages 7+, 2-6 Players
This is a fun and crazy card game from the same company that makes exploding kittens.
Zombie Kittens
It's like connect four but in card game form.
Hilarious Card Game with Crazy Dogs
Books
You know the books. You know the movies. Introduce your kiddo to the magic you know and love.
Harry Potter Illustrated Editions
The books are a completely different story from the movie. Even more wonderful for kids. Their imaginations run wild with these books.
How to Train Your Dragon Book Series
Our son finishes one and cannot wait until the next book releases. We pre-order every single entry in this series.
Spy School
These are really fun. If you're reading them out loud and do the voice of the Queen of England like the voice actress from Peppa Pig you'll earn extra cool points.
Mac B., Kid Spy Box Set, Books 1-4 (Mac B., Kid Spy)|Other Format
Our son just picked this series up on a recent trip to Maine. He finished the first book before walking out of the bookstore. He couldn't put it down.
Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good
If your child is into magic, adventures, and possibly Greek Mythology, this series is a winner, hands down.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book Series
These books aren't as action packed or silly/funny as some other options, but the suspense the author builds in these harrowing adventures is great for kids.
The Mysterious Benedict Society (Mysterious Benedict Society Series #1)
These books are really cute. Imagination expanding.
Dragonbreath (Dragonbreath Series #1) by Ursula Vernon, Paperback
