18 Terrific Toys for Grade School Kids

Navigate your big kid's winter wishes with our top picks for gifts.

By Allison Sutcliffe November 8, 2017

Just like that, your tiny tot isn’t so tiny anymore. And her toys are growing up too! In fact, her holiday wish list has gone from simple Duplos to 1,000-piece LEGO sets, cuddly stuffed animals to augmented reality toys, and plain old racecars to buildable electronic sets. Navigate your big kid’s winter wishes with our slideshow featuring hot toys for school-age kids below.

Crazy Aaron’s Mixed By Me Kit

Take the slime craze to the next level with this DIY glow-in-the-dark kit your creative cutie can use to mix his own. Each kit comes with five tins of clear putty and all the fixings you need to make it sparkle, glow or shimmer. Store your crazy creations in a designed-by-you tin to keep it fresh and ready for the next round of ooey-gooey play.

Find it online, $20
Ages: 8 & up