Hand Puppets
Creativity Cans
These cans come in different themes so you can tailor it to your child's interests. There's motion, critters, stories, music and art—or if you can't decide, pick the big can that encompasses a whole bunch of creativity into just one container.
To buy: Creativity Cans, $10
Makey Makey
This kit is full of clever and inspiring inventions. From learning how to turn a banana into a spacebar for a computer to turning Play-Doh into a game controller, your kids will learn they can really invent anything in the world.
To buy: Makey Makey, $50
Young Architect
Is your kid ready to take building to the next level? This kit teaches the principles of architecture, along with providing floor plan templates, furniture guides and 3-D model pieces so they can build their vision. Next up? Your dream home!
To buy: Poof Slinky, $100
Giant Art Jar
For those clever crafters in your life, this giant jar of supplies will keep your budding Etsy-seller busy with all those various shapes, felt materials, glitter glues and pom-poms.
To buy: Amazon, $20
Drum Set
Everyone knows that music education is important for fostering educational growth in children. This pretty drum set may not be your (or your neighbor's) first choice but if it gets your kid excited about music, we say drum on!
To buy: Land of Nod, $200
Gobi Magnetic Construction
Kids will love exploring this colorful magnetic construction set that explores "geometry, physics, architecture, engineering and problem-solving."
To buy: Hearthsong, $17
