The season is coming up where giving is on everyone's mind! But don't feel like you have to wait until Christmas to enjoy these unique gift ideas for kids. All of these companies are providing the opportunity to create, imagine, explore, discover and excel in exceptional ways. Read on to see what will be the perfect surprise for the kids in your life – there's something here for every interest!
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Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children’s books.
Whether it’s pirates, princesses, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children.
She hosts three blog radio programs and is one of the founders of the magazine, Indie Authors Monthly. She’s been interviewed twice by Forbes Magazine. She co-authored Mindfulness for Kids with Robin Alberson-Wren. She also writes adult fiction under the name Brit Lunden.
She lives on Long Island near her children and grandchildren.
(516) 375-9550
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Seriously fun science & art projects!
KiwiCo develops engaging hands-on projects and activities to spark curiosity and creativity in kids ages of all ages.
Every month, they deliver developmentally-appropriate projects, inspiration, and activities and have shipped over 13 million projects created by in-house experts and tested by kids so hands-on fun and learning is guaranteed.
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A Daring Quest. True Consequences. Moral Courage.
Hamelin Stoop’s adventure begins.
Afraid of being caught by trackers from another world, a young mother abandons her baby boy in a tomato box inside the screened porch of a children’s home. The staff at the orphanage name him Hamelin Stoop, but he grows up longing to learn his real name, find his parents, and thus discover his true identity.
When the children’s home forgets his eighth birthday, he sneaks away at night. He soon discovers that he isn’t just running away — he is being summoned by the Ancient One. Guided by the Great Eagle through a mysterious cave, Hamelin must pass a dangerous test of courage before he can find his parents.
Hamelin’s failures, fears, and hopes become part of a larger story, a story of a great struggle between worlds and kingdoms where the old myths of magic, evil contracts, and enslaved children turn out to be real.
In this young adult fantasy series, Robert B. Sloan presents dynamic characters, strange new worlds, adventure, and of course, a battle between good and evil. This series is clean fiction, perfect for an older child or teen’s individual reading, or as a read-aloud for the family.
Use 30% Discount Code: FALL2019
Offer expires November 30
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NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!
Exciting additions to the Little House on the Prairie® 18" Doll, Clothing & Accessories Collection include new button-back, check-pattern
Prairie Dresses
in 2 colors, new Pet and Patty
Ponies
, a new
Jack, the brindle bulldog
,
and introducing, Black Susan, the Ingalls’ family cat!
At
The Queen’s Treasures®,
imagination is the spring from which all else flows. It inspires products that nourish creative play in the world of a child’s own invention. Here you’ll find quality crafted toys: powered by imagination without batteries, electronics, or passwords.
Our toys are designed to be memorable, and like memories, they’re meant to last, crafted the “old-fashioned” way from high quality materials that endure as heirlooms for the next generation. Each product has been tested to meet or exceed safety testing standards in the US, Canada, and Europe. Herewith, you are cordially invited to tour the toy treasury!
Shop from an expansive assortment of 18" and 15" doll furniture, 18" doll clothing, & accessories. Whether vintage or modern, you’ll find pieces to match your style.
Enter Code OSH2019E
for Free Shipping on your first order!
When Quality Counts, and Safety Matters.
We look forward to exceeding your expectations.
The Queen’s Treasures®. All Rights Reserved.
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Saddle Up For Year-long Learning!
The work has been done for you in these engaging, hands-on curriculum bundles that use the
Circle C and
Goldtown books to explore literature and language arts. Each bundle includes a daily schedule to encourage independent learning. Available for grades 2-8 and cover either 28, 36, or 40 weeks.
$10 off already discounted bundles with code BUNDLE19
Follow Andrea “Andi” Carter as she grows up on the Circle C Ranch in 1800s California.
Pony Lover’s Reading Bundle: first-chapter books about six-year-old Andi and her filly Taffy. Six books, 126-page activity guide, and lapbooks. Grades 2-3.
Saddle Up Reading Bundle: for readers who are past first-chapter books but not quite ready for middle-grade novels. Andi is nine. Six books, 154-page activity guide, and lapbooks. Grades 3-5
Horse Lover’s Literature Bundle: Middle-grade novels about twelve-year-old Andi Carter’s ranch-related adventures. Six books, 168-page enrichment guide, and lapbook packet. Grades 5-7
Wild West Literature Bundle: Young adult novels continue Andi’s adventures. Four books, 158-page enrichment guide, and lapbooks. Grades 6-8
Follow Jeremiah “Jem” Coulter as he grows up during the California gold rush.
Gold Nugget Reading Bundle NEW: first-chapter books geared for boys. Seven-year-old Jem, his dog Nugget, and a gold pan in 1860s California. Two books (more coming March 2020), activity guide, and lapbooks. Grades 2-3
Gold Rush Literature Bundle: Middle-grade novels continue Jem’s adventure as a twelve-year-old during the gold rush. Four books, enrichment guide, and lapbooks. Grades 5-7
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Bowdabra®, the world’s easiest bow making tool, can turn even the “creatively-challenged” into bow making experts.
With the
Bowdabra Bow Maker, you can create professional-looking, designer-quality pieces for every occasion – formal and informal – from hairbows to gift wrapping to home decor, crafts, wedding accessories, and holiday decorations like wreaths, ornaments, centerpieces, and more!
The kit has everything needed to create your own unique bows, including Bowdabra, Bowdabra wand, 30-minute project DVD, instruction book and 10 yards of Bowdabra bow wire.
Bowdabra is a fun and creative hands-on activity for all ages and it’s super simple to use. The video tutorials, done by Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra herself, will guide you with simple bow making directions that anyone can follow. In addition to the instructional resources in the kit, there’s also a free Bowdabra app filled with DIY material guaranteed to satisfy the crafting hunger in you. Need more inspiration? There is an entire online community of Bowdabra enthusiasts and a TON of videos to give you all sorts of Pinterest-y project ideas.
In addition,
Bowdabra is environmentally-friendly which is especially important during the holidays. We can reduce our paper waste with a little bit of planning and creativity. With Bowdabra you can repurpose or upcycle material and transform it into beauty.
The large
Bowdabra retails for $19.99 and can be found in craft retailers across the country (Walmart, Michael’s, Joanne Fabrics, Hobby Lobby,) or at
https://www.bowdabra.com/
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Our mission at
Brain Blox
is to empower families to be more connected & intentional
with one another and we joyfully offer toys and games that inspire them toward that goal.
Often connection begins with turning screens off and engaging in the wide world around them. Meaningful play not only builds vibrant family relationships and friendships but nurtures healthy brain development and confidence.
Our solid wood
BUILDING PLANKS simply require balance, friction and your child’s unlimited imagination! If you can
THINK it, you can
BUILD it!
Brain Blox building toys inspire boys & girls to think creatively, embrace challenges, and be persistent. This winsome, open-ended toy develops
PROBLEM SOLVING & REASONING ABILITIES, supports
LOGICAL THINKING, improves
DEXTERITY & SPATIAL AWARENESS, encourages
CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, & PERSEVERANCE and
INSPIRES KIDS TO TURN SCREENS OFF to give space to engage in constructive, imaginative, open-ended play that is
VIBRANT & FUN!
And our Learn-As-You-Play game of
FUN FAMILY CHESS is Earth’s most dandy & delightful, refreshingly-refined, easy-peasy way to learn Chess! This color-coded, learn-as-you-play game is great for kids and adults and you get everything you need to play both Fun Family Chess and Standard Chess. The game of Chess has been shown to
IMPROVE PROBLEM SOLVING, CONCENTRATION & MEMORY, MULTIPLIES YOUR BRAIN’S PROCESSING POWER and can actually
RAISE YOUR CHILD’S IQ!
We’d be honored to have your family become part of OUR family that we lovingly call
Brain Blox Nation! Welcome to the fun!
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Inspire your child’s lifelong passion for science!
Introduce little kids to big concepts with the
My First Science Textbook series. Follow Pete the Proton, Ned the Neutron, and Ellie
the Electron, who get together to build everything in the universe.
Explore some of the fundamental concepts in science with your children before they face the social pressure and intimidation of formal schooling. For ages 2-7.
Discover the power of curiosity and resilience in the pages of the
Science Wide Open series. With a curious young protagonist, scientifically-accurate illustrations, and a mission to teach kids about chemistry, biology, and physics, these fun children’s books highlight some of the mind-blowing achievements of women in science. For ages 4-8.
Get
ANY TWO HARDBACK BOOKS from these collections for JUST $19.95 (retail $14.99 each — a $10.03 SAVINGS!) using promo code
GIFTSMART at the Science Naturally website.
Order in time for the holidays!
Offer available until December 1, 2019.
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Turn game players to game makers!
Start your students’ journey to programming and entrepreneurship with
GameSalad for Education!
With single and small group licenses,
GameSalad invites you to teach coding concepts at home with easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorials and standards-aligned lesson plans.
For middle school, high school and beyond, students learn while building real video games. Our sequence of increasingly-complex game projects teaches critical computer science, computational thinking, and game design concepts.
Build Confidence: GameSalad’s visual programming platform empowers students to achieve results quickly! The GameSalad Viewer App lets students instantly test games on a smartphone or tablet.
Study Anywhere: A browser-based platform allows access from laptops, desktops, and Chromebooks.
Encourage Entrepreneurship: A professional-grade tool used the world over, students can share their original games on the web, or submit them to the iOS and Android app stores!
Computer Science Curriculum: CSTA Level 2 aligned lesson plans expand on concepts learned in tutorials. Digital Citizenship lessons teach important safety practices and critical thinking skills for navigating the Internet.
Preparation for Advanced Studies: Our instructors say students who use GameSalad are prepared for more advanced coding and computer science subjects.
GameSalad’s mission is to empower ANYONE to engage with critical STEM and Computer Science skills to prepare them to become the problem solvers of tomorrow!
Get
GameSalad for Education
just in time for the holidays!
Take advantage of a special discount for homeschool families running until December 31, 2019.
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AV2
is the first, and still remains the only, media-enhanced book for the school market.
Built-in digital features allow readers to dive even deeper into a topic through weblinks, videos, activities, and slideshows. The collections curated by
AV2 cover a wide range of topics within the categories of fiction, high interest, language arts, math, science, social studies, and sports. The
AV2 collection is constantly growing to meet the demands of student interest and imagination.
AV2 is connecting to reluctant readers through its
EyeDiscover imprint. Fusing text, audio, and video, EyeDiscover provides an exciting and supported reading experience.
AV2 World Languages subscription program has been developed to help young readers explore new languages. With the ability to easily switch between English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog, readers can experience the text in their own language, as well as any they want to learn.
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Be the Hands Curriculum Units
Kick off this holiday season by helping your kids learn about God's heart for the world and how they can live out His call to love others--from next door to around the globe. Engage your child with a real world issue from a biblical perspective, and help them understand how God has uniquely designed them to make a difference.
- Build critical thinking skills: Students use online resources to learn about a big issue and complete activities to help them process deeply.
- Develop a biblical worldview: Students learn what God says about global issues in His Word and build their understanding of His character.
- Grow compassion: Students discover how an issue affects real people around the world. Stories build empathy and compassion as kids put themselves in the shoes of someone in need.
- Put love into action: Students choose a project, big or small, to make a difference right from home. God has called each of us to love one another, so let’s get started!
Home Instructor’s Guides: Include discussion questions, extension ideas, ways to include younger family members, and ideas for adapting lessons to groups/co-ops.
Nothing could be more important than our kids living out their faith. Help them look outside themselves and develop the habit of doing small things to make a big difference.
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Soap Clay
Coming soon for this Holiday Season!
Make your own soap from clay with this new, exciting product by
The Pencil Grip!
The vibrant cosmetic grade clay can be mixed together to create fun designs including: Macaroons, Sea Creatures, Flowers, and more!
Soap Clay is made from safe non-toxic ingredients that will not irritate the skin. Enjoy the moisturizing benefits of four different oils: Coconut, Rice, Palm and Olive.
Soap clay is great for all ages. Just shape, air dry and wash!
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