| Perhaps one of the happiest days in a kids life is | | | | combines detective work with travel and current |
| December 25. Not only are they on vacation at | | | | events as well as math and word games. a |
| that date, they will also be receiving different | | | | definite plus to any kids video game collection. |
| kinds of gifts from virtually everyone. Christmas | | | | 2. Craft packs |
| season is in fact the most anticipated day of the | | | | Another toy that is not really a toy is craft packs |
| year, more so than their birthdays. | | | | that are often available in craft stores and in toy |
| With so many people already giving them toys, it | | | | shops. Craft packs allow kids to explore their |
| is sometimes already a clich to be giving them | | | | artistic and creative side as well as fill their time |
| toys again. But with their minds anticipating toys | | | | with a worthwhile and productive exercise. |
| as Christmas gifts, it is often hard to find a | | | | There are different kinds of crafts to choose |
| non-toy gift that a kid will truly appreciate. | | | | from. Just make sure that the craft that you |
| Below are some non-toy gifts that kids will | | | | have chosen is appropriate to the age of the kid. |
| (hopefully) appreciate. | | | | Remember that some craft activities require |
| 1. Educational computer programs | | | | them to make use of sharp objects so be very |
| This is one avenue where they can have fun | | | | careful in giving them gifts that may potentially be |
| while learning. What is more, they will be able to | | | | dangerous for them. |
| hone their skills on the keyboard and in | | | | 3. A trip to the museum or to the zoo |
| manipulating the various commands in the | | | | One way to ensure fun and learning without giving |
| computer. There are actually a lot of titles to | | | | them another toy is to give them a day in a |
| choose from. There are Disney games that are | | | | favorite place where they can have fun. A trip to |
| really educational. Puzzle games such as Wheel of | | | | the zoo or to the Science Centrum is a great |
| Fortune, and Jeopardy are also great in developing | | | | Christmas gift for a kid. |
| the vocabulary and the knowledge in current | | | | Of course, take into consideration their interests. |
| events. | | | | If its in the Arts, you can accompany them to an |
| Another game that is really popular among the | | | | art gallery or if Science is their thing to the NASA |
| kids is Where in the world is Carmen San Diego. It | | | | museum. |