Holiday Gift Guide: Fun And Educational Gifts For Children

One of my favorite toys this holiday is the intelino J-1 Smart Train. This train is the perfect gift! intelino is all about playing smarter by incorporating the classic toy train with technology. The smart toy train set includes smart tracks, smart train, color snaps to help control the train's actions, a sheet of decals to customize the look of the train cars, a USB charging cable, and a quick-start guide. Gift recipients can unwrap, download the mobile app, and assemble within minutes, allowing everyone to get on board with the holiday fun.

Can you remember the Trapper Keeper days? This is a super fun game for the whole family! Do you rule the school? Find out when you play the Trapper Keeper Game! Players zoom back in time to the 80’s and 90’s and strategically stash cards in their Trapper Keeper folders. Collect Homework, Quizzes, Signatures, Report Cards, Notes from Classmates, and Field Trip Slips to see who can score the most points. You can also collect doodles to increase your score. The player with the most points at the end of the school day will be crowned the Coolest Kid in School!

Do you get tired of the long rides? Just listening to music. This Carpool Karaoke is just for you. Your road trips are about to get a lot cooler while you recreate the fun of the wildly popular segment from the Late Late Show with James Corden, Carpool Karaoke. Host your very own karaoke jam with Carpool Karaoke, The Mic!

I must admit that I have fallen in love with this Step2 Kitchen. They offer many different styles but this is perfect for your child to harness their inner chef at a young age. Not to mention super fun with imaginative play. I actually set this up to see how easy it was and it just took very little time. I am actually going to decorate it for the holiday so check back for that posting.

If you are looking for another great Step2 product this Christmas tree is beautiful and perfect for a child's first Christmas. No more worrying about breaking fragile ornaments, or getting pricked by branches—this sturdy plastic tree is the perfect size for kids to safely get in on the holiday decorating! Once the eight colorful ornaments are in place kids can reach up high and place the star on top of the tree, or start their miniature train set as they wait for Santa to arrive!

I just adore giving mystery eggs during any holiday and the ZURU is perfect! Your child will love to open this amazing egg that is full of surprises for them not to mention a new BIG friend.

Again another product from Zuru is this super fun Dancing Llama. I actually have this sitting on my desk as I am typing this posting. This thing is so cute and its little booty loves to go with the groove.

if you are a SquarePants fan like I am your kiddos will love this Giggle Blaster. Let's get messy!!! Kids can get silly with their favorite wacky sponge with the SpongeBob-styled giggle blaster! Featuring a real working periscope, +20 SpongeBob phrases, and sound effects, and party string that sprays 15 feet, The giggle blaster will give kids the best time ever! One can of aerosol party string included. Fits most cans. SpongeBob square pants giggle blaster is made for fans ages 4+. 2x AAA batteries required and included.

Another amazing gift is the SpongeBob SquarePants Spongeheads. These are actually so much fun. You simply blow them up and stick them on your head. This is great for having fun with other children as they offer many heads.

Ritzy Rollerz are collectible, super adorable characters that love rolling adventures! Get ready for some “me time” at the Dance ‘n Dazzle Spa, where Ritzy Rollerz to go when they’re looking for the best pampering and spa-day Ritzy Charms. This playset features 30 random Ritzy Charms and Tori Tada wearing an exclusive silver and teal fashion not found anywhere else. This fabulous spa on wheels opens to reveal a ritzy room with lots of places to store and display Ritzy Charms. A colorful rainbow roadway leads to a vanity mirror, lounge, bubble bath and dance stage. This fully packed spa even features lights and music!

I don't know why but these remind me of my brother. He always loved these types of toys when we were younger. WWE fans can go head-to-head with this starter set, which includes John Cena and AJ Styles figures. Kids can use the controller to dodge and battle opponents, causing them to collapse in defeat. This handheld game is perfectly portable for play on-the-go!

This has to be my little favorite gift this holiday, meet Rizmo! This cute musical friend has traveled far to get your cuddles and share a love for music and dance, but Rizmo needs your help to evolve. This plush toy loves to play, and the more you play together the faster it magically grows! Rizmo plays 7 fun games with changing eye colors to show which game you’re playing. Sing tunes and hear your Rizmo musical toy sing back to you or have a dance party! This adorable colorful toy can even remember some songs forever and sing them back to you when you need it. What a magical friend!

One of my best and most cute items for this holiday guide is the Squishmallows. These are so adorable and fun to play with no to mention sleep with. They have an entire line of characters but the Aqua has to be my favorite.

I must admit that I have loved playing with the Pluffle. I like that it does not make a mess and is so much fun! The squishologists at the play foam wacky Workshop have formulated a brand new squish-sensation! Introducing play foam pluffle - the new mesmerizing, mixable, can't resist, feel-good fluffy stuff that never dries out! Mix your favorite colors together to create your own cool combinations then give it a squish and watch if flow. Perfect for tactile learning and fun, play foam pluffle is fluffy and doesn't dry out. Take play foam pluffle out of the container and squish & release to see the magical movement. Or keep it in the tube and flip it for some lava lamp-like flowing action. Brought to you by the makers of play foam.

I just think these headphones are so adorable and I love that they control the volume when your child is listening. AWARD-WINNING SAFE AUDIO FOR KIDS: BuddyPhones are kids headphones with the most awards for innovative design and features. All BuddyPhones have built-in volume-limiting circuitry that protects kids' hearing. Capped at the WHO-recommended level of 85dB so they don't damage hearing. Engineered with certified safe materials that are hypoallergenic, super durable, and custom-made to be comfortable for kids to wear.

Almost every child nowadays has a smartphone to play with even if it does not have service. That is why I recommend this super easy to use printer. KiiPix smartphone picture printer is an easy and portable way to let the fun last forever. Making real memories with real pictures has never been easier! And it requires no batteries or cords. Perfect for some dorm photo walls!

I adore coding and there is nothing like starting early to help your child understand coding. Ozobot is reinventing STEAM learning by using a combination of physical robots and a mobile app to teach kids how to code. Ozobot’s Evo and Bit provide two fun ways to code: online with OzoBlockly and screen-free with Color Codes. Users can connect with their friends, create courses for their robot and play games, all while learning how to code. Ozobot teaches kids of all ages critical thinking, logical reasoning and coding skills and inspires the next generation of creators. This bot will make a great gift for kids interested in technology and science! Kids can even personalize their bots with racer or unicorn wearable skins to make learning even more fun.

When it comes to making fun DIY kid products Klutz hit in on the mark with the next three products. Explore the beauty of baking through the classic creative fun of clay! Using the included instructions and "ingredients", kids get to roll out clay just like real fondant. Make faux flowers, stack on the sprinkles, add expressive faces, and so much more. Then, display your clay creations on a mini cake stand or in a bakery box to highlight your baking talents - Everyone will be scrambling for a bite!

everyone's favorite mythical creature joins forces with everyone's favorite dessert in this magical kit! With crystal-clear instructions, you'll learn how to sew a soft and sparkly decorative pillow that looks good enough to eat using techniques like whip stitching, basting, and gathering. With plush faux fur, metallic gold lame, iridescent pom-poms, and pre-cut felt pieces, you'll have tons of options to decorate your cake. Add a rainbow mane, a flower crown, rock Star fringe, wings Or adorable Meringue dollops and then display your showstopper on the candy-colored cake stand.

Turn your kitchen into a candy laboratory! Use The powders and molds in the kit to make 36 colorful Jelly beans in 4 awesome flavors. Then follow instructions using ingredients from home to make marshmallows, lollipops, Fudge, and more. Learn the science behind the sweet, stretchy, sticky stuff that makes up the candies you love while experimenting and putting your own twists on classic treats!

I am all about getting kids outside and having fun. Some of my most cherished memories are playing outside. Play Capture the Flag in the dark using futuristic lights -- with 25 light-up game pieces, 12+ hours of batteries, and 12 different ways to play! Capture the Flag is a classic game that many adults grew up playing as well. For ages 8+ and 4-20 players (with game variations), all ages can play together — all will enjoy this awesome icebreaker and game that develops teamwork, social skills and strategy Exciting nighttime activity -- without TVs, computers or tablets. Physical exercise becomes part of the fun as players run, hide and chase each other to win. It is playable anywhere with space to run — fun for playtime, birthday parties, sleepovers and more. If you're looking for a cool gift idea, a game for parties or just a fun activity -- this is an exciting alternative to laser tag, flashlight tag, light up LED balls, lawn games, even airsoft or paintball.

This is my favorite Antsy Pants gift this holiday season. It is so stinking cute, not to mention a unicorn. Ya can't get much better than that! Who said unicorns don't exist? Build your very own magical unicorn friend. Featuring a fabric cover, roll-up door, top opening, color-coded poles and Snap & Click connectors, the Unicorn is perfect for imaginative playtime.

Get and give play! For every item purchased, Antsy Pants helps national nonprofit KaBOOM! build playgrounds for kids living in poverty across America.

If you are looking to have fun this holiday with your child and a game everyone can play, check out this wonderful bingo game. B-I-N-G-O! A classic game that's fun for the whole family. Draw a card and match it to the icons on the game card, when you have covered 5 spots horizontally, vertically or diagonally, say BINGO!

Get and give play! For every item purchased, Antsy Pants helps national nonprofit KaBOOM! build playgrounds for kids living in poverty across America.

I must admit that my husband and I really had a bit too much fun with these masks. Give the kiddos the chance to explore their wild side! From lions, tigers and bears oh my! to T-Rexes and dragons, Go Fun Face! offers a variety of fun, high-quality animal masks for children, teens and beyond. Not only are these masks perfect for playtime, dress up, birthday parties and more; but also they promote dramatic and inventive play, a key factor in early childhood development.

Go Fun Face! masks consist of a foam rubber material, making them soft, durable, and easy to wash. They are patented with one-of-a-kind, artistic designs that will have children roaring like lions. Why is dramatic play so important? It fosters social skills, imagination, and empathy through pretending to be someone or something they are not. This later results in tolerance and acceptance in the real world. Currently, Go Fun Face! has seventeen animals and mythical creatures to choose from. Many of which come in different color combinations.

I just adore this Gigantosaurus. Based on the popular new kids' animated series, Kids will love making Gigantosaurus stomp and roar! At the push of a button, kids can make Gigantosaurus’s mouth open and close and make roaring sounds. Kids can also make Gigantosaurus stomp to hear real stomping sounds. Figure has six points of articulation: legs, arms, tail, and mouth. Feature Giganto is approximately 15-inches long and 8-inches tall.