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Are you looking for gifts for kids that make them think?  Kanoodle Head to Head is a fast-paced game that challenges players to use their puzzle skills.

Kanoodle Head to Head is designed for Ages 7 – Adult and can be played by one or two players.

Each game contains:

• 2-Player puzzle board with lid
• 16 Puzzle Pieces (8 per player)
• 40 Double-sided challenge cards (80 head-to-head challenges total)
• Game Guide

My kids enjoy playing games like this.  The concept is quite simple, but the different challenge cards keep it interesting.  If you are the first player to solve the puzzle, you press the Kanoodle button and pop your opponent’s board.  This game would also be good for keeping more “mature” brains active.  Be sure to check out Educational Insights for other games and toys that encourage learning during playtime.

Enter to win a Kanoodle Head to Head game of your own today!

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I have been a Harry Potter fan since the first book came out.  Both the books and the movies do such a fantastic job of creating a magical world where anything seems possible.  We also recently had the opportunity to visit Harry Potter World at Universal Studios, which really brought Hogwarts and Diagon Alley to life.  Now we have the opportunity to experience the world of Harry Potter by playing two games: Harry Potter Triwizard Maze game and Harry Potter Magical Beasts board game.

The Harry Potter Triwizard Maze game is for 2-4 players, ages 5+.  If you know how to play Trouble, you will not have any “trouble” playing this game–ha!

Who doesn’t enjoy pressing the die popper?  This is a fun, quick game that the whole family can play together for game night.  The Harry Potter theme offers an original twist on a familiar game.

The Harry Potter Magical Beasts board game is a little more complex.  It is designed for 2-4 players, ages 8+.  In this game, you take on the role of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, or Ginny Weasley.  By moving your player around the board, you collect clues in order to capture the Magical Beasts that have broken loose at Hogwarts.

A unique feature of this game is the swinging game board that allows you to move from Hogwarts to the grounds outside and adds extra challenges.

I feel like December is such a fun month for board games, and I always try to add a family game night as one of our advent calendar activities.  We will definitely be including both of these games to our rotation of games!

I am pleased to announce that Pressman Toy will be sending one of my readers a copy of each of these Harry Potter games!

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I have found a wonderful gift for kids who are creative, mechanically-inclined, problem-solvers, and/or tinkerers: A Tinkering Labs Electric Motors Catalyst.

They really thought of everything when putting this kit together.  As a parent, I appreciate how everything is included (even safety glasses!) and contained in one neat box.

I like how the challenge cards can be used as a springboard to inspire young minds.  With many building toys, once you make the model to exact specifications, it loses its appeal.  With this kit, re-thinking, re-building, and tinkering is encouraged and the possibilities are truly endless.  It is recommended for ages 8 and up, and I think that is about right.  Once certain basic techniques are mastered, more difficult variations can make it challenging.  I can see that it would be engaging for older kids, teens and even adults to play with as well.

As you can see, there are so many ways the Electric Motors Catalyst can be used.  This kit is the perfect way to incorporate STEM learning at home in a way that is interesting and fun.  It is available for purchase on the Tinkering Labs website and Amazon.  Keep this kit in mind when shopping for presents this holiday season!

I am excited to announce that Tinkering Labs has generously offered to give an Electric Motors Catalyst kit to one of my readers.

My kids have owned many children’s Bibles, but the NIV Adventure Bibles have always been a favorite in our household.  These Bibles include the complete text of the NIV version, but also have pictures, infographics, maps and teaching points that are really engaging for kids.  I am excited that the NIV Adventure Bible now comes in a Polar Exploration Edition.  This Bible is perfect for kids like my son who are interested in animals.  I have always personally been a fan of penguins, so I like that there are pictures of them and other polar animals spread throughout the pages.  With Christmas fast approaching, this would make a perfect gift for the animal-loving kid in your life.

With over 9 million copies sold, the Adventure Bible brand is beloved by Christian schools, churches, and families alike. Now, the #1 Bible for kids, including all of the trusted essentials loved by parents, is available in an exciting polar exploration theme!

Ready for a frosty Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting trek through God’s Word with the NIV Adventure Bible, now in an all-new polar exploration theme! While on this arctic adventure, readers meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of facts about the Bible. And most importantly you’ll grow closer in your relationship with God.

Features of the NIV Adventure Bible, Polar Exploration Edition include:

• The same trusted Adventure Bible content in a frosty new theme

• Full-color images of polar animals, arctic outposts, and icy landscapes throughout make learning about the Bible even more engaging

• Life in Bible Times—Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days

• Words to Treasure—Highlights great verses to memorize

• Did You Know?—Interesting facts help you understand God’s Word and the life of faith

• People in Bible Times—Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bible

• Live It!—Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your life

• Twenty polar-themed pages focus on topics such as how to know you are a Christian, famous people of the Bible, highlights of the life of Jesus, and how to pray.

• Book introductions feature arctic art and important information about each book of the Bible

• Dictionary/concordance for looking up tricky words

• Color map section to help locate places in the Bible

• Complete text of the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible

The NIV Adventure Bible Polar Exploration Edition can be purchased here.

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