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