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The thrill of the outdoors awaits.

This should keep them happy for a while!

Kids love a good story, and there’s no greater story than the history of our world. Understanding history is essential to give kids a sense of identity and empathy and to help them understand the events that are unfolding around them every day in greater context. Luckily, there are some incredible resources out there that make history come alive in vivid, memorable ways, setting kids up for success at school and in the real world.

So they can just let it all out.

For extra moments of joy during the holidays.

Just the thing for your favorite young painter, sculptor, jewelry maker, or fiber artist.

Our list of all-star gifts for kids — timeless, versatile gift ideas that hit all the marks.

From book bags to book lights, here are a few of our favorite gifts for young readers.

And they’re selling out quickly!

And it’s selling out quickly.

Even if they won’t remember it, you will!

From someone who knows a thing or two about wildlife-spotting.

The homeowners wanted to add toy storage to their living room without turning it into a full-on playroom.

Everything I've learned traveling around Ireland with my family.

I was swayed by good design, and I don’t regret it.

Embrace the intergenerational squish.

According to parents, students, tutors, and teachers.

I wanted to know: Is it ok sometimes, if you can’t totally keep them out of the sun?

Cute, portable, and easy to clean. What’s not to like?

It has nine different stations and umpteen fun factors.

Shop them before they sell out!

I’ll be using it throughout summer and beyond.

Not all water toys make the grade. These totally do.

It's no-mess, too.

We haven’t had a single bite so far this summer.

The treehouse is big enough for kids and parents alike.

They're the perfect size.

My kid needed something that could handle bumpy city streets. Was this the answer?

It’s quickly becoming a baby classic.

Any chance they could fit a swing set and monkey bars in there, too?

It's just all the cuteness.

We thought we'd seen every iteration of this popular IKEA kids' bed ... until now!

It's seriously the best deal.

Not to mention the gothic nursery right next door...

Every single one encourages fun and play, which is exactly what five-year-olds want.

Gotta catch ‘em all — and quickly, because they’re selling fast!

Just three super delightful Thanksgiving pages to keep the kids busy while you cook.

From markers and beading supplies to investment-worthy tables and easels.

I totally underestimated how big of an impact this product would have on our family life.

From Barbie and Paw Patrol toys to new Fingerlings and Magic Mixies.

Lean toward items that support a child’s social emotional needs and have less emphasis on following the rules.

Open-ended toys are the way to go.

Some are even starting to sell out!

10-year-olds are practically tweens, so look for gifts for their evolving interests and abilities!

Cool gifts to get them excited and keep them engaged!

20 gifts to fit a range of budgets — each promising to delight and engage any 9-year-old on your gift-giving list!

They’re equal parts educational and fun!

From card games to clay animals, here are 18 gifts we think will thrill the six-year-old set.