I love finding new educational gifts for kids that allow families to make learning fun. So every year, I am excited to put together a list of educational toys and products that encourage families to find the learning opportunities in every day life. Check out some of these fun games, kits, and scientific equipment that kids will love to open on Christmas morning!

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STEM Toys

Klutz Maker Lab: Candy Science

This STEM kit encourages kids to explore science by making candy! The kit contains a book full of recipes and experiments for kids to try, as well as powders and tools to help them make jelly beans, marshmallows, edible slime and more! I love the creative experiments in the book, and the fun ways that this kit encourages kids to play with chemistry and other STEM topics. This would be a great gift for the budding scientist or foodie on your list! Recommended Ages: 8+

Night Vision Binoculars

These sturdy binoculars are perfect for young explorers. They have a large and flexible eyepiece, with 2x magnification, so little kids can easily peek at things while they explore. This set also includes a night vision flashlight for kids who want to do some night exploring. If you have kids who are fascinated by nature, or love to explore while camping, these are a fun addition to your outdoor gear. Recommended Ages: 3+

Crayola Color Chemistry Arctic Lab

This chilly new addition to the Crayola Color Chemistry line features 50 experiments with an arctic twist. The booklet in the kit includes detailed and easy to follow instructions for all 50 experiments, and the kit includes tools and supplies for 18 wintry experiments that you can do right out of the box. We love this line of STEM products, and have done several of the experiments from the original kit over and over again. This new kit will be especially fun as we explore the colder months to come! Recommended Ages: 7+

Little Experimenter 3-in-1 Globe

This globe offers 3 different modes. The Earth globe explores deserts, bodies of water, capitals, and boundaries. When the button on the base is pushed, a star constellation map appears across the globe, allowing kids to explore the constellations. Finally, placing the globe in a dark room and pushing the button projects color changing star and moon patterns onto the ceiling. A light sensor activates the LED illumination when the room darkens. This is a great gift for kids who are interested in both geography and astronomy. Recommended Ages: 8+

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Learning in the Kitchen

Playful Chef Deluxe Baking Kit & Chef Coat

This adorable baking set includes kid sized utensils and healthy recipes for families to make together. There are 16 kid sized utensils, including color coded measuring spoons and cups, as well as a rolling pin, pastry brush, and more. The recipes include easy to follow step-by-step directions, as well as color coded measurements, and handy tips for kids and parents. This is a great starter set for kids who are interested in baking and working in the kitchen. Recommended Ages: 4+

The Playful Chef Chef Coat is a fun way to help your little chef feel like a professional. This durable coat is machine washable and fits most children between the ages of 5 and 10.

Playful Chef Chocolate Studio

This fun set offers kids the chance to make delicious chocolate treats in their own kitchen. The kit contains a child-safe electric melting pot, as well as the tools and molds necessary to make chocolate fondue and chocolate candies. The melting pot features a removable non-stick pot, as well as non-skid feet and a heat resistant silicone lip, making it a safe appliance to use with little ones. Recommended Ages: 7+

Klutz Kids Cooking Activity Book

This bright and colorful kids cookbook includes 30 delicious recipes that kids can make. The book starts with kitchen rules, reminding kids of important safety rules to follow while working in the kitchen. The recipes are organized into Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks, Family Dinner, and Desserts. Each recipe includes a large illustrated table showing the ingredients needed, and step by step instructions illustrated by clear photographs. The recipes are fun and child-friendly, and the book has tons of cooking tips spread throughout. Aspiring chefs will also love the attached kid-sized Rainbow whisk! Recommended Ages: 6+

Learning Through Art

Ready, Set, Draw!

This fun game of creativity and imagination is inspired by the colorful and creative artwork of Herve Tullet. It encourages kids to think outside the box by giving them open ended drawing prompts. There are two decks of cards: one telling kids what to draw and one telling them how to draw. Each player has a chance to pick one card from each deck, telling everyone what they should start drawing. This is a fun and noncompetitive game for the whole family to enjoy together, but kids can also play it on their own. Recommended Ages: 3+

Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Safari

This fun and colorful set includes 4 adorable animal figurines, and 6 washable markers that kids can use to decorate the animals. The kit also includes a scrubbing oasis and brush that kids can use to wash their animals, so they can decorate them all over again. My daughter is especially interested in animals, so this set is a fun way for us to discuss safari animals, while also having some artistic fun. Recommended Ages: 3+

Aquabeads Deluxe Studio

This creative set includes 1300+ beads in 24 colors that kids can use to create all kinds of 3D bead designs. Kids use the included bead pen to place the beads into the layout tray, then spray them with the water sprayer to make them set. The tray can be flipped so kids can create new shapes while others are drying. There is also a Beginners Studio available with over 840 beads in 16 colors, and additional add-on sets including one featuring Calico Critters characters. Recommended Ages: 4+

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Educational Family Games

Rock Paper Switch Game

This game from Mindware is a twist on the classic game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, using rock, paper, and scissors shaped pawns on a checkerboard. Each pawn only moves in a specific direction, and the same rules of who captures who applies. Players have to use strategy to move across the board and be the last player with at least one of each pawn left. Recommended Ages: 8+

Sky Magic Game

This magical game from Peaceable Kingdom follows 5 enchanted friends as they try to get home before running out of magical spells. Players must work together to find their way around storm clouds and plan their path home. Drawing weather cards cause the game board to flip and change your path, so players must work strategically to plan their way home. This game not only encourages kids to work together, but also promotes communication and strategic thinking. Recommended Ages: 6+

PicWits!

This funny picture game encourages players to match the picture cards in their hands to the caption card played by the judge. The judge then decides which photo best matches the caption that they played. The combination of photos and captions can lead to lots of hilarious match-ups, sure to have the whole family laughing together. This is a great one for getting the whole family involved and laughing the night away. Recommended Ages: 5+

Heads Talk, Tails Walk

This game of silly sounds and movements asks players to try to match animal head tiles and body tiles together. If the tiles don’t match correctly, players have to attempt to walk and talk like the mismatched tiles. These silly combinations can lead to some really hilarious situations. The player that has the most correct matches at the end of the game wins. Recommended Ages: 3+

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