Gifts Any Older Child Will Love
Every parent of a 10 year old knows that their child is walking a fine line between being a "child" and becoming a "teenager". Yikes! Why do kids want to grow up so fast? Well, you might want to consider giving your growing child a gift that will keep him or her playing like a kid, instead of surfing the net like a teen.
Gifts that encourage children to use their imagination, use their brain or encourage physical activity are what all children enjoy most. We've hand-picked some of our favorites that are great gift ideas for growing kids who aren't quite teenagers yet.
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Gifts that Spark the Imagination
Your child can't help but be excited when he or she has free reign to make a huge mess on canvas. Put a paintbrush and some paints on an easel or give your child some crayons, chalk or dry erase markers and watch the creativity flow. Children never outgrow their love for art projects. Famous artists like Picasso and Van Gogh proved that point! You can't go wrong when giving your child a gift that ignites the artist within. Below you?ll find our top picks for creative gifts for any older child.
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Alex Toy Super Rolling Art Center - This two sided, rolling art center offers a chalkboard on one side and dry erase board on the other, along with a pull-down paper roll for drawing and painting. There are also many spots for storing art supplies on both sides, as well as, in the center of this colorful art easel. Having an art center on wheels gives your child even more freedom to create artwork in any environment that sparks the imagination. |
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Adjustable Drawing Board with Dry Erase Marker Board by Beka - This is the perfect mobile art desk for any child. It has a dry erase board on top where your child can create masterpieces using colored markers. It also comes with a paper holder and cutter for holding large rolls of paper. (Paper roll sold separately) Your child can also use it as a painting easel or just a desk for doing homework. This drawing board is very versatile and makes a wonderful gift. |
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Deluxe Standing Easel by Melissa and Doug - Wow, this easel is great for any budding artist! Whether your child is in the mood to create a chalk masterpiece or a marker work of art or just wants to slop some paint and see what happens, it can all be done on this multipurpose art easel. With chalkboard on one side and dry erase on the other, plus paper roll holder on top, your child will have lots of artistic options. Plus, there's plenty of storage space for holding everything needed for any kind of art project. |
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Easel Companion Supply Kit by Melissa and Doug - If you get your child an easel then you'll definitely want to pair it with this incredible supply kit. This kit includes everything your child will need for the ultimate in creativity. It comes with a paper roll, paints, paintbrushes, chalk, plus a dry erase marker and eraser. Put these supplies on your child's easel and watch your young artist go to town! |
Gifts that Enhance your Child?s Brain Power
You can just feel the brain working when you're sifting through puzzle pieces trying to find the right one for the spot. Puzzles aren't only good for your child's mind; they're also great for parent/child bonding. Putting together a 100 pc puzzle takes time, but if you do it together it can be tons of fun and a great way to share quality time with your youngster. Also, what kid doesn?t like playing games? Playing games is another great way to improve the mind, along with being a fun way to spend quality parent/child time together. Here are a few puzzles and games we feel make great gifts for any older child.
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100 Pc Rainforest Puzzle by Melissa and Doug - Get down on the carpet with your child to put together this beautiful Rainforest floor puzzle. It has 100 larger puzzle pieces, that when put together, make a gorgeous picture. Your child will want to put this puzzle together over and over again because it's challenging and fun. |
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100 Pc Human Body Puzzle by Melissa and Doug - Around the age of 10, children seem to start asking more detailed questions about the human body. Why not make learning about the human skeleton fun by working with your child to put together this big Human Body floor puzzle. You'll not only spend quality time with your youngster, he or she will also learn the names of each major bone in the body. You might just learn something too! |
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Set of 4 Classic Board Games by Melissa and Doug - This set of 4 fun filled games consists of some old time classics including: Backgammon, Checkers, Chess and Dominoes. These games will add beauty and style to any playroom with their hand-painted designs on a wood body. I?m sure you have fond memories of playing these games as a child so why not start some new memories by playing with your youngster. Any kid would be thrilled to get this game set as a gift. |
Gifts that Encourage Outdoor Fun
All parents know what happens when their child is cooped-up inside for too long! Mass Chaos and Catastrophic Messes everywhere! Well, it's not quite that bad, but kids can definitely get a bit antsy. The best way to prevent crazy kid syndrome is to get some fun outdoor toys to keep your kids busy playing in the fresh air! Below are a few outdoor play items that will keep your older child happy and make wonderful gifts for any special occasion!
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Bazoongi 7.5 Kid?s Trampoline with Enclosure - There?s no better way to expel extra energy than bouncing up and down for a while. If you surprise your child with this trampoline you'll definitely get some "indoor" peace and quiet while your kiddie is outside jumping around. You'll also get peace of mind knowing that your child is safe within the netted enclosure that comes with the trampoline. This is a gift for you and your child! |
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Pacific Play Tents 45 Parachute Without Handles and Carry Bag - There are hundreds of games you can play with this fun parachute. You and your child, along with some friends, can have some great times raising this colorful parachute up and down then ducking under creating a bubble of colors overhead. Use this circle of fabric to create forts, to make color waves in the air, use as a mat to roll around on and much more. Your child will think of lots of ways to have fun with this special gift. |
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Dexton Kids Big Driver Golf Clubs - If your child is into sports, why not give him his very own set of kid's golf clubs. This set can last through the teenage years and can be used in the backyard or on an actual golf course. Tiger Woods started playing at age 4 so a child's never too young for a great set of clubs. |
