Kids bring the fun during the holidays, so here are some gift ideas to make their season merry.
Outdoor exploration
Carson Adventure Pak Exploration Kit is a five-piece set of tools for camping, hiking and backyard adventures. It includes 30mm Hawk field binoculars, a lensatic compass, a flashlight and a signal whistle with a built-in thermometer. Walmart and other stores, $32.99
Hot wheels
Strider 14x, a convertible bike, teaches kids ages 3-6 to ride by first learning to balance. Add an Easy-Ride pedal kit when they're ready to pedal. REI and other retailers, $220
Endless puzzle fun
Genius Square by Happy Puzzle Co. promotes problem solving and motor skills with seven dice, colored shapes and blockers. Amazon.com and other retailers, $29.49
Smart speaker
Amazon Echo Pop is a compact smart speaker with Alexa features that allows kids to play music, audiobooks and podcasts. Amazon.com and other retailers, $39.99
Kids in the kitchen
MultiMaker Mini Holiday Waffle Maker System from Dash has six 4-inch holiday-themed plates including Santas, snowflakes, pumpkins and hearts. The plates are nonstick and dishwasher safe. Target and other stores, $29.99
Storytime
Fairytale Spinner Game from eeBoo allows players to spin to select a scene, hero, magical helper, rival, magical object, transportation option and treasure. Then they tell their own fairy tale! (Barnes & Noble and other retailers) $23.99
