I figured I’d start with the stage I’m currently in.  That 6-9 age group.  They are reading, honing their interests, and the games you can play as a family get really fun.  Which makes buying gifts pretty fun too!

Some standouts:

This year we are looking into this outdoor glamping tent to replace their “seen better days” playhouse.  I think between that and our swing set, they’ll have lots of backyard adventures with their friends.

I don’t love that so many coding things you have to use a screen, but I’ve heard Osmo is great for kids.  So we may dip our toes into that.

We have become those people that really like Settlers of Catan.  I think the 10+ is better than the one for kids -and every kid I’ve played with keeps up.  So I’d probably start with that if you’re kids are closer to 10 than 5.

The tonies have me super intrigued.  Love that it’s screen free!

My kids are very into all things army.  John is especially intrigued by the Sergeant Stubby story which has him learning and looking up all things World War I and II.  We love this cute book!