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Top 10 Children's Software - Older Kids
Make your home comupter a family learning and games machine with these top software picks for children's software for older elementary children.
Top 10 Children's Software - Younger Kids
Make your home comupter a family learning and games machine with these top software picks for children's software for younger elementary children.
Top 10 Cozy Clothing Gifts for Your Child or Grandchild
Practical parents make sure that Christmas presents for the kids include cold-weather clothing. Pajama sets and winter outerwear are cozy gifts for the cold winter ahead. Here's a tip for grandparents - the way to make a clothing gift special is to go for the whole ensemble. Get the coat with boots and hat and gloves and scarf; or, of course, a classic pj and slipper set.
Top 6 Dolls for Older Elementary Kids
Top Toy Picks - Dolls for Older Elementary Kids
Top 5 Dolls for Younger Elementary Kids
Top Toy Picks - Dolls for Younger Elementary Kids
Top 8 Classic Toys for Younger Elementary Kids
Top Toy Picks - Classic Toys for Younger Elementary Ages
Top 8 Classic Toys for Older Elementary Kids
Top Toy Picks - Classic Toys for Older Elementary Ages
Top 10 Pretend Play Toys for Younger Elementary Ages
Possibilities for pretend play are endless, but help your child get started with these toys for imaginative play.
Top 8 Online Games for Early Elementary Ages
About Parenting of K-6 Children picks the best online games for early elementary ages.
Top 8 Musical Toys for Younger Elementary Kids
Experimenting with a variety of musical toys will guide you to choosing the right lessons for your child.
Top 7 Preschool Musical Toys
Top Toy Picks - Musical Toys for Preschoolers
Top 8 Musical Toys for Older Elementary Kids
Older elementary children are ready for good instruments and lessons.
Top 10 High Tech Toys for Younger Elementary Kids
High Tech Toys - Guide to Parenting K-6 Children Top Picks
Top 10 High Tech Toys for Older Elementary Kids
High Tech Toys - Guide to Parenting K-6 Children Top Picks
Top 10 Toys for Coloring and Drawing
Top Toy Picks - Toys for Drawing and Coloring
Top 10 Arts & Crafts Kits for Older Elementary Kids
Start with a kit when your child shows an interest in a particular craft. Later, you can advance to more supplies for the crafts that she enjoys best. Find more classic craft kits for older children under Top 10 Classic Toys.
Top 10 Arts & Crafts Kits for Younger Elementary Kids
A good arts and crafts kit for preschool and younger elementary children needs to have clear, simple instructions and easy idea-starters. Since parents often must help younger children with crafts, it helps when the project is one that parents can get into also!
Top 3 Bulletin and Dry Erase Boards
Place a message board in a central location to post papers that have to be signed, school events, and daily reminders. Use a smaller dry erase board to teach your child during homework time.
Top 3 Homework Supply Storage
A rolling storage box can be moved into a closet or pantry when homework is done.
Top 4 Kids' Calculators
Basic calculators for kids' homework time.
Top 8 Math Games for Young Kids
Try these board games for fun early math learning at home.
Top 7 Online Games for Preschool Kids
About Parenting of K-6 Children picks the best online games for preschoolers.
Top 9 Online Games for Older Elementary Age Kids
About Parenting of K-6 Children picks the best online games for older elementary ages.
Top 10 Online Coloring Books for Young Kids
The best online coloring pages for younger children are fill-in pictures. There are many of these, often based on a favorite character, and usually with one to three coloring pages offered. These are our favorites.
Top 7 Online Coloring Sites for Older Kids
Online coloring is a simple pleasure that kids love on the computer. Find the best online coloring pages for children of different ages.