12 Days of Gift Guides - Day 8: Elementary / Tween

On the eighth day of GIFT GUIDES, Jenny to gave me… lists for grade school kids and tweens.

1. Razor Crazy Cart - Still one of the most used Christmas presents we’ve ever purchased. My now 17 year old had one he loved for years and now my girls have one. They also come in an XL for adults and teens. The Ultimate Drifting Machine. Features variable speed foot pedal acceleration reaches speeds up to 12 mph. Drift Bar allows drivers to completely control their drifts, spins, and cornering.

2. Air Tumble Track - My kids use this every, single day in our garage gym. 13ft/16ft/20ft/23ft/26ft/30ft options.

3. Gymnastics Bars - We have two sizes of these….the smaller of the two folds folds up and is adjustable. My son has been doing pull overs on this since he was three but my 7 year old can do back hip circles. The No Wobble Expandable Gymnastics Kip Bar is for the more serious gymnast, is more sturdy and holds up to 240 lbs. Make sure to have a mat underneath the bar.

4. Football and Disc Target Kick 'n Toss Set for Kids' Outdoor Active Play - The active toy doubles as a football field goal and a disc toss net. Instructions are included to easily switch the goals back and forth so that kids can engage in fun, active, and challenging play. Hook & loop tape keeps disc net gripped to frame. Alternately, bright red flag pockets slip over vertical pipe sections to mark as a football goal. Take this dynamic play set outdoors or to the park. Play solo or with a group of buddies! Air pump is included for the football.

5. Inflatable Ride-On Hop ‘n Go Horses or Unicorns - My older elementary kids have been asking for these forever! I even raced them at a school fundraiser. Perfect for active play, kids can set courses to race, or create storylines for imaginative play.

6. Glow-in-the-Dark Air Target Game - Turn it on, and five balls will miraculously float in the air at different heights. Insert a foam dart into the blaster and take aim-how many hovering balls can you knock away? Make it a game and see who can hit the the most balls! For extra nighttime fun, the game glows in the dark.

7. Choose Your Own Adventure Books - Remember these books? They are back!!!!

8. Rainbow Explosion Cake Kits - For every kid who loves Nailed it, this is THE GIFT. Exclusive to Williams Sonoma, this kit whips up your own version of the Instagram-famous Rainbow Explosion Cake at home. Start by combining the premium cake mix and coloring gels to bake the six rainbow-hued layers, then use the cream cheese frosting mix and colorful candies to frost, fill and decorate your surprise-filled dessert.

9. Squishy Gummy Bear Night Light - These cute, LED light-up bears will brighten up any space with a squeeze of their gummy bellies.

10. Light Up Keyboard - Kids can learn to play the piano as the lighted keys teach them what to do! Casio’s Key Lighting System make learning your favorite songs easy. Sound great in no time with 60 built-in songs and a voice-guided Step-Up Lesson system. Great for kids with ADHD.

11. National Geographic Light-Up Air Rockets Kit - Stomp the extra-large foot pump on the kids toy rocket launcher and send your air rockets flying high! ROCKETS SOAR UP TO 100 FEET!!

12. LeapFrog Magic Adventures Globe - Not only do my kids love this, my husband and I played the two person quiz game to see who had the superior geography skills. Using the stylus, children can tap on the 10" interactive learning globe and experience new places, languages, cultures, animals, geography, habitats and more through high-quality videos. My 4 year old learned about animals while my 6th grader played the geography game.

13. LITE Brite Magic Screen Light Bright Bonus Set - Reissued…the classic toy we used to play with has now added a 4 option light show!

14. Segway Ninebot eKickScooter  - We got these for our kids last Christmas and they still ride them weekly. More powerful than a Razor, the E10 kids electric scooter can reach to 10 mph, travel up to 6.3 miles, accommodate a max load of 132 lbs and suitable for kids and teens with the height of 4'3''-5'3''. (Our 6th grader has this one.) We got the E8 for my 2rd and 4th graders as it was smaller and just a bit slower. E8 kids electric scooter can reach to 8.7 mph, travel up to 6.3 miles, accommodate a max load of 110 lbs and suitable for children 6-12 years old with the height of 3'9''-4'9". Highly recommend these!

15. Razor Pocket Retro Scooter - Grace had this when she was 10 or 11 and still talks about it. Speeds up to 15 mph with up to 40 minutes of continuous ride time on a single battery charge.

16. Light Up Roller Skates/Blades - A timeless gift that never goes out of style! Whether your child wants rollerblades to play street hockey or is a tween headed to the roller rink, there is a skate for everyone! LED skates, traditional white leather skates and even printed pineapple skates!

17. Crazy Forts - Kids build the foundation and then cover with blankets! Crazy Forts come with 69 child-safe toggles and rods that join together to build any play space from your child's imagination. Create a cave one day, an Igloo, Pirate Ship, or Castle the next ... put the pieces together in different configurations, cover with bed sheets.

18. Light Up Wall Shelf - Look on the bright side with our light-up wall shelves. The remote control lets you switch between seven different colors, so you can always find one that fits your current mood.

19. Crystal Growing Hedgehog - Following the detailed instructions, young scientists simply mix the special solution into a container of boiling water and then set the poor, spineless hedgehog into the mixture.
One day later and - (insert drum-roll) - Ta-da! Covering the hedgehog's entire back is a huge, spiky cluster of glimmering, colorful, sturdy, solid crystals!

20. Echo Dot Kids - Did you know that kids can call their parents, without a phone, via “Alexa?” My littles will ask our Echo to “Call Mom” and we connect. Great safety feature! Kids can ask Alexa questions, set alarms, and get help with their homework. Unlock a world of kid-friendly content - The included year of Amazon Kids+ gives them access to thousands of hours of kid-friendly Audible books, interactive games, and educational skills. Kids can ask Alexa to play music, read stories, and call approved friends and family.