Christmas gift guide: Top 10 Gifts for Big Kids

Treats for tweens and teens

Have you shopped for all the big kids on your gift list? Fret not if you haven't. These thoughtful suggestions will help you pick and find the presents you seek.

Educational Insights Free Range Fractions Game P1,579

Whoever said fractions are not fun has not encountered this cute and engaging game. Inside the box are 2 egg cartons, 2 dozen two-toned eggs, 54 denominator loops and 45 fraction challenge cards that will have kids racing and challenging each other to scramble the eggs and figure out the answers.

Get it at Fatty Brain Toys.
Tel. No. 994-0640; Mobile: 0949-306-7591
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Fatty Brain (Mighty Mind Kids).

The Mind Museum's grow your own garden sets P829.75 and P1,229.75

These plant miniatures will give youngsters a great start on gardening even without a backyard. They can grow the Sweet Leaf, whose leaves can be used as a sugar substitute; the Mini Melons that produce sweet small cantaloupes in about 2 months; or have a blast experimenting in their mini pots with the Curious George Space Adventure Garden.

Available at The Mind Museum Store, Unit 102, Ground Floor, JY Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Tel. No. 632-1440 or 909-6463
Email: [email protected]

Wonderworld Wonder Shop P5,850

Toys that promote pretend play and encourage children to imagine with their peers are always a boon. For sure, your child will spend hours of fun cooking and puttering with playmates in this super little shop that has multiple shelves, a barbecue grill and a blackboard to write on.

Available at The Discovery Depot.

Look It’s About Me personalized books P1,250

Excite and enthral your child with a unique storybook wherein she’s the star! Choose from Christmas, birthday, hero/heroine, big sibling, princess and space or underwater adventure themes for your precious personalized book. Also available for customization are coloring books, wrapping paper, notebooks, notepads, wall art and placemats.

Get it online at Look It’s About Me.

Ninja Academy gift certificates P290 (student rate) and P350 for a day pass

Stay active while leaping over obstacles and learning ninja moves in this über cool jungle gym. A day pass entitles the holder to use the gym’s facilities with an option to attend The Gauntlet Class, which is a thirty-minute circuit training followed by a thirty-minute obstacle course challenge.

Ninja Academy is located at:
155 Dr. Sixto Antonio Street, Barangay Rosario, Pasig City
Tel. No. 642-2872; Mobile: 0917-565-8945
Facebook: Ninja Academy - PH

The Mind Museum’s Unlimited Science Pass P2,500 (individual rate), P2,250 (per member group/family rate; minimum of 4)

Young science buffs with curious minds will be ecstatic over this gift of learning which will give them year-round, all-day admission to The Mind Museum’s world-class interactive exhibits, planetarium, 3D shows, Science-in-the-Park and cool demos. The elite pass also entitles the holder to exclusive discounts to the museum’s programs, parties and exhibitions, plus awesome access to 300 international science museums and centers.

To know more, visit The Mind Museum, call Alexandra C. Limcaco at 909-6469 or email [email protected]

High Sierra backpack P1,390 to P3,490

Tops in looks, function and durability, these all-in-one packs are a big help to students in organizing and easing their everyday load. Choose from daypacks, wheeled bags and laptop bags for your high school or college kid.

High Sierra bags are available at these stores.

M7J Kids Republic Shoes (for girls) P895

Big boys and girls will love to strut in these stylish and snug footwear.

The denim studded wedge shoes for girls (Nancy) are smart and snazzy and will look terrific when worn with either a dress or jeans.

M7J Kids Republic Shoes (for boys) P895

These boys sneakers (Daniel) are not only easy on the eyes; they boast of an anti-bacterial insock and soft soles too for maximum comfort and wearability.

M7J Kids Republic Shoes are available at Ogalala and at leading department stores.

The Tshirt Project/Spoofs shirts P499 and up

Shirts from these stores are always endearingly unique and guaranteed to draw out smiles and laughs from both youngsters and adults. Caps, bags and tumblers are likewise available to complement the sought-after tees.

Get them at Spoofs and The Tshirt Project stores or order online.

Thank you, Mom and Dad!

Which gifts are your big kids most grateful for?

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