by: Kelly Sundstrom
In a world filled with commercialized toys and violent video games, providing your children with toys that encourage imaginative play can help you preserve their innocence and help develop their creativity. This holiday season, look for creative gifts that will stimulate your child's mind and provide hours of wholesome fun.
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Magnetic Marble Set by Qvolution
Recommended for ages 3 and up
Play Silks by Magic Cabin
Play silks can transform into countless playtime accessories. Little did you know that one toy could become a costume, doll carrier, superhero cape, roof for a play fort, and fairy skirt. Play silks some in a wide range of colors and sizes, and truly exemplify the idea that with simplicity comes innovation and creativity. Your little one's creativity will explode when you give them a pile of soft, colorful play silks this holiday season.
Suitable for all ages
Craft-Struction Box by Goldie Blox
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Game Builder Kit by Bloxels
Let's face it, children sometimes spend way too much time in front of video games. Instead of buying them a new game for Christmas, give your children this cool game builder kit. This one-of-a-kind kit allows your kids to generate their own unique video games using a hands-on, interactive platform. Creative gifts like this allow your kids to spend more time in the creative zone when they game.
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Young Architect 3-D Building Kit
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Mechanical Music Box Set
If your child always seems to try to open up music boxes to see how they work, he will love the Mechanical Music Box Set. Using a speicalized hole puncher and following an included instruction manual, children can create their own original melodies which they can feed through a hand-cranked music box.
Recommended for ages 12 and up
LEGO City Camper by LEGO
Recommended for ages 5-12
Friends 4 Ever Bracelet Making Kit by Alex Toys
Recommended for ages 8 and up
