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Shop the holiday guide for STEM and Arts & Crafts for kids. The 2020 Holiday Toy List makes it easy to discover and shop toys and gifts for kids. Browse and shop by age, category or brand. New categories this year include Collectible Toys, Movie and TV Characters and Play Vehicles. The Holiday Toy List toys features products from popular brands like Lego, Hasbro, Mattel, SpinMaster, Osmo, Ravensburger and many more. Fun products include the LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian The Razor Crest, FurReal Friends Snow Dragon, Hot Wheels City Robo Beasts Ultimate Garage, Paw Patrol Jet to The Rescue Jet Gift Pack, Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit for iPad + Early Math Adventures, Jungle Cruise Adventure Game, L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Remix Super Surprise, KidKraft Amazon Alexa Enabled 2-in-1 Kitchen & Market and the all-new Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet, among others.
Osmo - Genius Starter Kit for iPad - 5 Hands-On Learning Games - Ages 6-10 - Math, Spelling, Problem Solving, Creativity & More - (Osmo iPad Base Included), Multicolor
A great entry to the Osmo universe, the Genius Starter Kit for iPad includes everything your child needs to experience - hands-on learning and digital fun in five different ways through 5 games. We know kids learn by doing, so each game uses physical action. Whether it’s arranging tangrams, zooming number tiles around, over 150 word puzzles to discover, freehand drawing, or physics meets creative problem solving (Tangrams, Numbers, Words, Masterpiece & Newton Games), Osmo sees and reacts to every real-live move. Osmo games bring a child's creative imagination to life with hand held pieces that interact with an iPad and an Osmo Base (No WiFi necessary for game play). The Genius Starter Kit for iPad ships with an Osmo iPad Base. Approved by parents and teachers worldwide, used in over 31, 000 classrooms.
Osmo - Base for Fire Tablet (Osmo Fire Tablet Base Included - Amazon Exclusive)
To launch into the Osmo universe, just stand your Fire Tablet in this base (Osmo Base for Fire Tablet), clip on the reflector and play! We know kids learn by doing, so each game uses physical action. Whether it’s supercharging drawing skills, or physics meets creative problem solving (Masterpiece & Newton Games), Osmo sees and reacts to every real-live move. Osmo games bring a child's creative imagination to life with hand held pieces that interact with a Fire Tablet and an Osmo Base (No WiFi necessary for game play). An Osmo Base for iPad is required to play this game and ships with an Osmo Base for Fire Tablet. Approved by parents and teachers worldwide, used in over 31,000 classrooms
Play-Doh Foam Slime: Super Cloud, HydroGlitz, Super Stretch, and Krackle 13 Multipack Bundle of Warm Colors for Kids 3 Years and Up, Non-Toxic (Amazon Exclusive)
Just wait 'til you get your hands on this Play-Doh Slime and Play-Doh Foam Multipack Bundle! With 6 different non-toxic compounds in this 13-pack set, there's plenty of oddly satisfying experiences to try. Feel crackly plastic beads, puffy and fluffy textures, water-like slippery-smoothness, and other delightful texures in each can of compound you open. Modeling foam also makes a great toy for kids 3 years and up with its shapeable soft beads. With warm colors like red, orange, pink, and gold, there's surely something for everyone. That's why this collection makes a great sensory activity for kids 3 years and up for birthday party favors or a gift for your favorite Play-Doh Slime and Play-Doh Foam fanatic!
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Scrub Tub Animal Toy Set, Gift for Kids, Ages 3, 4, 5, 6
Crayola scribble scrubbie pets Scrub Tub animal toy set brings kids crafts to life with 4 washable animal figures that little would-be groomers can customize again and again! Set aside your traditional coloring books and choose a pooch or get smitten with a kitten to color Instead with 6 Crayola washable markers for kids. Pick from orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, or pink markers to add unique designs to each fuzzy animal figure. When you're ready for something new, POP ‘em in the Scrub Tub and use the scrub brush to get them cleaned up. Kids ages 3 and up can use the non-toxic washable colored markers to color, wash, and color again as often as they’d like. With 4 miniature animal figures and additional expansion packs (sold separately), you can collect all 12 adorable pet characters.
Faber-Castell Do Art Pottery Studio, Pottery Wheel Kit for Kids
More than just another crafting gadget, Do Art Pottery Studio introduces the child to the art and history of hand sculpted pottery. From pinch pots to clay figurines, this pottery wheel set will teach and inspire. Includes 3 lbs. of clay, 6 piece tool set, craft apron, table cover, 12 pots of paint, glaze, sponge, 2 paint brushes, illustrated instructions and ideas. -Foot pedal operation requires 4 C batteries -not included.
Do Art Pottery Studio introduces children to the art and history of hand sculpted pottery. From pinch pots to clay figurines, this pottery wheel set will teach and inspire. Includes 3 lbs. of clay, 6 piece tool set, craft apron, table cover, 12 pots of paint, glaze, sponge, 2 paint brushes, illustrated instructions and ideas. Foot pedal operation requires 4 C batteries (not included).
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Mega Fossil and Gemstone Dig Kits - Excavate 10 Real Fossils and 10 Real Gems, Great STEM Science Gift for Mineralogy and Geology Enthusiasts of Any Age
Springboard into the exciting world of science with the Big Bag of Science Works kit. This kid's science kit is created for kids 8 years and older to perform more than 70 science projects that allow them to explore educational science principles while having fun. The kit comes with the key tools and safe chemicals to get your young scientist having fun with science right out of the bag. Some of the favorite activites in this kit include growing jelly crystals, making a rainbow in a tube, whipping up a batch of quicksand, making slime and more.
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Peculiar Zoo, Amazon Exclusive, Kids Toy, Gift for Kids, Ages 3, 4, 5, 6
Care for your Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Peculiar Zoo Animals! This exclusive set features a Safari Tub, 12 Washable Markers, 2 scrub brushes, 8 Scribble Scrubbie Animals, and a colorable background that is reusable. Choose a creature and color in a fun design, then when you're ready for something new, POP ‘em in the scrub tub to get cleaned up. Create new colorful coats as often as you like! There are 4 Scribble Scrubbie Pets inside and additional expansion packs (sold separately). Birthday parties are made more fun with this delightful coloring activity, and it makes a great gift for kids, ages 3 & up. Collect them all!
ThinkFun Roll and Play Game for Toddlers - Your Child's First Game! Award Winning and Fun Toddler Toy for Parents and Kids 18 Months and Older
Roll and Play is one of ThinkFun's most popular toddler games, and has won several awards including an Oppenheim Platinum Award. It's a game designed to be played by parents and their toddlers together, comes with a large plush cube and a set of cards, and is a great holiday or birthday present for your toddler. Roll and Play is made with high quality components, and comes with a very clear and easy to understand instruction manual - you'll be able to play within minutes of opening it. Roll & Play strengthens bonds and builds confidence while encouraging creativity, active play and gross motor skills.
Creativity for Kids Designed by You Fashion Studio, Fashion Design Kit For Kids
Dream up your own designer originals and get ready for the runway. Ultimate set includes a dress mannequin, sewing essentials, sketch book, yards of fabric, swatch booklet, trims, embellishments, satin dress form, garment bag and a fashion design manual. Embellish the dress included in your kit or use the material provided to dream up your own creative couture.
Let your inner fashion designer shine with this ultimate fashion design kit! The Creativity for Kids Design by You Fashion Studio Kit comes with 50+ pieces to create your own unique fashion forward pieces. With this ultimate fashion designer set, you can show off your unique sense of style and turn your dreams into dresses, skirts or whatever fun fashion you can think of! This fashion design art set includes a lace-covered dress mannequin, real sewing essential tools, sketch book, fabrics, swatch booklet, trims, ribbons and embellishments. See your child embrace their creative side with a pattern play design art kit that is not only fun, but teaches new craft techniques and skills. Sketch out your designs in your portfolio and fashion design book and create designs that are runway ready. Learn fashion design basics such as sketching, draping and basting that you can use on many other design art projects. Use real sewing tools to learn how to drape, pin and sew your own fashion forward items! Let your inner seamstress shine as you learn the basics to sewing and fashion design. This kit includes step-by-step illustrated instructions and is great for ages 9 to 99. As this kit contains real sewing tools (scissors, pins, needles), adult supervision is recommended.
Tara Toys Ariel Necklace Activity Set - Amazon Exclusive
Girls will have tons of creating & designing their own necklaces. Mix and match to create your own jewerly with colorful beads & fun character charms. Design and create for you & your friends! Create new looks over and over again! Everything stores inside the sturdy case for easy clean up!
Play-Doh Foam Slime: Super Cloud, HydroGlitz, Super Stretch, and Krackle 13 Multipack Bundle of Cool Colors for Kids 3 Years and Up, Non-Toxic (Amazon Exclusive)
Just wait 'til you get your hands on this Play-Doh Slime and Play-Doh Foam Multipack Bundle! With 6 different non-toxic compounds in this 13-pack set, there's plenty of oddly satisfying experiences to try. Feel crackly plastic beads, puffy and fluffy textures, water-like slippery-smoothness, and other cool texures in each can of compound you open. Modeling foam also makes a great toy for kids 3 years and up with its shapeable soft beads. With cool colors like purple, blue, teal, green, pink, and silver, there's surely something for everyone. That's why this collection makes a great sensory activity for kids 3 years and up for birthday party favors or a gift for your favorite Play-Doh Slime and Play-Doh Foam fanatic!
Square Panda Multisensory Phonics Playset for Kids Learning to Read - Home Edition
Square Panda is a learning system that helps your child learn to read using multisensory play. Designed for kids 2 and older, the playset blends physical & digital learning as it keeps kids entertained through games grounded in research-based curriculum. Early readers learn to read as they engage with physical smart letters that connect them to a library of learning games. Every play session guides children through the game as they explore the alphabet, letter sounds, rhymes, vocabulary & more!
Crayola Trolls World Tour, Neon Create & Color Art Set, 70+ Art Supplies, Gift for Girls & Boys, Age 5+
Fans of Dreamworks’ Trolls World Tour movie will love this themed art set featuring their favorite Trolls characters on stickers and coloring pages. Let the creativity flow with portable art supplies for coloring fun wherever you go. Includes a Plastic Storage Case, 6 Neon Washable Paint Pots, 1 Paint Brush, 8 Neon Crayons, 8 Extreme Neon Colored Pencils, 8 Ultra Clean Washable Markers in Bright Colors, 10 Coloring Pages, 1 Colorable Sticker Sheet, 1 Colored Sticker Sheet, and 30 Construction Paper Sheets. Great for birthday and holiday gifts for girls and boys. Ideal for kids, ages 5 and up.
Disney Toy Story 4 Forky Creativity Set (12810)
Make your own sheriff badge, or even our own foam Buzz action figure! Includes forty body, 4 wax sticks, 5 pom poms, 3 pipe cleaners, 6 google eyes, 5 popsicle sticks, 1 sheriff badge, 1 foam sheet, 1 foam sticker sheet, 1 1-oz. dough and 1 glue tube Imported plastic / foam ages 3 and up officially licensed Toy Story 4 product.
4M Deluxe Crystal Growing Combo Steam Science Kit - DIY Geology, Chemistry, Art, STEM Toys Gift for Kids & Teens, Boys & Girls [Amazon Exclusive]
The 4M Crystal Growing Experiment teaches kids and adults about the beauty and complexity of crystal growth with stunning results. Simply follow the directions to grow over 10 crystals including a glow in the dark crystal and 2 geode pairs. Once grown, these crystals will last indefinitely for family and friends to enjoy. It has everything you need to get started, including crystal growing compounds and mixtures, display domes, stirring supplies, and detailed instructions.
Advanced Professional Rock Tumbler Kit - with Digital 9-day Polishing timer & 3 speed settings - Turn Rough Rocks into Beautiful Gems : Great Science & STEM Gift for Kids all ages : Geology Toy
For thousands of years, Mother Nature has been tumbling rocks in water and sand to make them smooth and shiny. Now it's your turn! Collect all types of rocks and turn them — yourself — into colorful gemstones. Make your own jewelry, use them in crafts or decorations, or just collect them for fun!
Although this is extraordinarily educational, it’s also wildly entertaining for all ages, which makes it an excellent gift!
It’s not often that a science project can be fun and engaging, but this kit hits the nail on the head and fascinates children and adults as soon as they pull it out of the box.
Whether you’re a parent or a schoolteacher, you’ll quickly appreciate the vast knowledge that this can provide.
While being super fun and engaging, this one product provides young students with that essential hands-on experience they need to truly absorb this priceless knowledge and information.
Klutz Lego Gadgets Science & Activity Kit, Ages 8+
Make, experiment, and play! This activity kit will have you building 11 machines including a gravity powered car and a wacky boxing robot. The fun doesn't stop once you've completed all of the projects in the book - open-ended prompts will inspire you to continue experimenting with your own designs and modifications.
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Peculiar Pets, Palace Playset with Unicorn and Yeti, Gifts for Girls and Boys
This palace isn’t home to your favorite princess, instead you’ll find an unlikely duo of Scribble Scrubbie beasts, a magical unicorn and a delightful yeti! All Crayola Scribble Scrubbie toys are washable so you can color & customize with the included markers then wash them and start again. Includes 1 Unicorn Toy and 1 Yeti Toy, 3 Scribble Scrubbie Markers, 1 Small Tub, 1 Palace-Shaped Plastic Playset. Ideal birthday or holiday gift for girls and boys. Perfect for kids, ages 3 and up.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Mega Gemstone Dig Kit – Dig Up 15 Real Gems, STEM Science & Educational Toys make Great Kids Activities
This Premium Crystal and Gemstone Science Dig Kit has it all! Dig into this Mega Gemstone Mine with the archeological tools provided and explore naturally formed crystals and gemstones from around the world. Unearth these gemstones and add them to your rock collection.
You’ll learn all about each stone and about how they are formed with the detailed learning guide included in this kit. STEM science learning just doesn’t get any better!
Science kit includes:
- Large dig brick containing 15 gemstones
- Archeological digging tools
- 1 magnifying glass
- A full-color learning guide
National Geographic Toys makes the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all products are backed by exceptional service.
Get the Mega Gemstone Mine today and join National Geographic as we inspire future generations with a passion for science and the wonders of the natural world.
About the National Geographic Society: With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, the National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations.
National Geographic Break Open 10 Premium Geodes – Includes Goggles, Detailed Learning Guide & 2 Display Stands - Great Stem Science Gift for Mineralogy & Geology Enthusiasts of Any Age
Discover crystal treasure!
Geology doesn’t get more exciting then breaking open rocks and finding crystal treasures! Geodes can form with a variety of crystals inside and National Geographic strives to bring you the best variety available. This earth science kit provides a hands-on science experiment that you and your children are guaranteed to love.
This science kit includes:
- 10 high-quality crystal filled geodes
- 1 set safety goggles
- 3 display stands
- 1 Full-color learning guide
This is a perfect activity for energetic boys and girls! The included display stands are perfect for showcasing the crystals you find and starting a rock collection, while the learning guide will teach you many amazing facts about geodes!
National Geographic Toys is proud to provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all our products so that you can buy with confidence.
About the National Geographic Society: With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, the 131-year-old National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. National Geographic’s net proceeds support vital exploration, conservation, research, and education programs.
Plugo Letters by PlayShifu - Word Building with Phonics, Stories, Puzzles | 5-10 years Educational STEM Toy | Interactive Vocabulary Games | Boys & Girls Gift (App Based)
Learn to spell new words with phonics and improve your vocabulary and word usage in sentences. Packed with stories, characters, poems and puzzles to make learning super fun!
Grow your vocabulary from 3-to-8-letter words as you play!
Plugo app has 5 interactive games and 250+ levels that make learning super fun (no in-app purchases).
Shifu Plugo Count - Math Game with Stories & Puzzles - Ages 5-10 - STEM Toy | Augmented Reality Based Cool Math Games for Boys & Girls (App Based)
Plugo Count, one of the five kits of Shifu Plugo, is an AR-powered educational game.
Plugo Count reinvents math with engaging stories that help kids understand and fall in love with numbers. It combines unlimited activities that put kids in different thrilling situations that test their Math abilities and make numbers fun.
Plugo Count app has 5 interactive games and 250+ levels that make learning super fun (no in-app purchases).
- Develop essential STEM skills like math, problem-solving, comprehension and critical thinking.
- Plugo App adjusts the difficulty of math problems to the child's age. Meant for ages 5-10 years.
- Plugo Count comes with 5 STEM games and 250+ levels. Ensures unlimited learning & engagement!
- When math intertwines with stories, every child can have fun with numbers!
Plugo app works with all Plugo kits (no in-app purchases):
- Apple devices: iPad 3rd gen & above, iPad Mini 2 & above, iPad Air all models, iPad Pro all models (except Pro 12”), iPhone 6 & above
- Samsung devices: 2015 and newer, 2GB RAM and above
- Amazon Fire devices: Fire 7 - 9th gen 2019 release, Fire 8 - 8th gen 2018 release
Shifu Orboot (App Based): Augmented Reality Interactive Globe For Kids, Stem Toy For Boys & Girls Ages 4+ Educational Toy Gift (No Borders, No Names On Globe)
An award-winning educational toy, Orboot is a no-borders globe that connects with the fun & interactive Orboot app. (NO BORDERS OR NAMES ON GLOBE)
Explore the world with 400+ highlights and 1000+ cool facts across 6 categories - cultures, cuisines, monuments, inventions, animals and maps (national and state boundaries of countries).
A STEM toy that sparks the imagination and creativity, Orboot encourages the little ones to explore and discover on their own. It builds knowledge as well as develops linguistic and cognitive abilities in the process.
- Orboot's world tour comes with an awesome travel kit - passport, stamp and lots of stickers for the little globetrotter. Hours of endless fun!
- Hundreds of animals, monuments, inventions, cultures, cuisines, country maps and weather…
- Solve the Mysteries, crack the quizzes and collect the coins, Orboot is full of adventure. Are you up for the challenge?
- Shifu Orboot is a unique Augmented Reality (AR) educational aid that transforms your smartphone or tablet into a magical gateway.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Mega Fossil Dig Kit – Excavate 15 real fossils including Dinosaur Bones & Shark Teeth, Educational Toys, Great Gift for Girls and Boys, an AMAZON EXCLUSIVE Science Kit
Premium Fossils to Inspire any Young Scientist! With National Geographic, kids learn all about earth science with this hands on digging activity.
The Mega Fossil Mine dig includes archeological tools and a digging site filled with 15 genuine fossil treasures just waiting to be unearthed.
Each of these real fossils are millions of years old! Identify each one and learn about their formation with our fascinating and detailed learning guide.
This science kit includes:
- 1 Large Dig Brick Containing 15 Ancient Fossils
- 1 Full Color Learning Guide
- 1 Set of Archeological Digging Tools for Kids
- 1 Magnifying Glass
Get the Mega Fossil Mine today and join National Geographic as we inspire future generations with a passion for nature and science.
National Geographic Toys is hands-on-science toys providing only the highest quality products and exceptional service.
About the National Geographic Society: With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, the National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations.
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