25 Fun Stocking Stuffers for Kids That Are *Almost* As Good As The Bigger Gifts

A mini version of the classic game will keep kiddos entertained whether they’re playing solo or with pals–and help build concentration!

This super popular game is great for animal and nature lovers–or kids who just ask a lot of questions! Players have to guess the animal on the game card with no more than 10 queries, encouraging them to think strategically.

You’re never too young to start journaling! Using quotes from popular books and other creative prompts and exercises, this guided journal encourages 6-10 year olds to express themselves, screen-free.

Made of wood with non-toxic paint finishes, a teeny tabletop bowling lane, launcher, and pins will help develop your kid’s fine motor and math/scoring skills without taking up much room at all.

What’s better than learning about dinosaurs? Hatching your own, of course. After 48-72 hours submerged in cool water, each dino breaks out its shell and grows into a nearly 10″ high toy to play with.

Compact and perfect for travel, Hasbro’s mini version of the beloved memory game can be played alone or in Pass It mode with friends.

The viral food trend is still very much a thing! Instead of store-bought packaged candy, delight your littles with a snowman hot cocoa bomb that’s as fun to melt as it is to eat!

Making bathtime fun is obviously the easiest way to get kids to soak longer. These toy cubes glow and project images onto their surroundings when placed in liquid and automatically turn off when the tub is drained!  (They’re also phthalate- and BPA-free, hermetically sealed for safety and waterproofness, and recyclable!)

Fat Brain Toy Co.’s bestselling fidget keychain is made of 100% food-grade silicone and attaches easily to backpacks, bags, and yes, keys to keep restless fingers busy and calm anywhere.

With unique activities and crafts for girls ages 6 to 12, this empowering book encourages them to develop their independence, nurture and express their creativity, learn about science, and get outside and explore!

With two washable pet figurines, three washable non-toxic markers, and a scrub brush, your little will get endless hours of coloring (and recoloring) without staining your walls–or themselves. Just let them draw, then clean and let them start again when the mood strikes!

Pretty rainbow hues and bathtime bubbles–what’s not to love? Aprilis’ set includes eight handmade 100% natural organic bath bombs with an “exclusive floating formula” that creates colorful, fast-rotating fizzy excitement on the surface of the water.