Spooktacular Gifts for Kids

Do you have school aged kids who love magic and creative play? Surprise them with these spooktacular gifts that can bring them hours of fun around and beyond Halloween! They'll learn about math, science and engineering at the same time!

Tasty Labs: Wizard Potion Science Kit

Follow the illustrated story of two young wizards-in-training, Randolph and Zelinda, brew up tasty magic potions that you can actually drink and discover real scientific phenomena in the process! The kit consists of a cute plastic cauldron, a magic wand, which serves double-duty as both a mixing rod and a measuring spoon, various ingredient packets, three round flasks, a measuring cup, a 12-page storybook and a manual with instructions for conducting potion-making experiments.

The five potable potions the kit allows you to create include a fizzing citrus elixir, strawberry “frog’s eggs,” a color-changing “transmogrification” potion, a slimy chia seed drink, and an “anti-gravity” tonic. While measuring and mixing, young wizards get to learn about chemical reactions, polymers, solutions, indicators, density, and more! As a 2023 Creative Toy of the Year Award finalist, it's a super fun STEM playset suitable for kids ages 8+.

Hand Crafted 55mm Sharp Edge d20: Orange Skull

These beautiful one-of-a-kind dice from FanRoll feature 20 faces, handcrafted sharp edges and a glow in the dark orange skull in the middle. Each comes in a sturdy gift box that doubles as a storage case. With a smooth finish, they are easy to roll, and are considered to be more precise as sharp edge dice are not tumbled. They are great for any math or board games that call for the use of dice.

Halloween Tube

This building kit from Plus-Plus includes 70 20mm x 12mm pieces in Halloween-themed colors (orange, yellow and black). Designed for kids ages 5-12, it encourages colorful creations in 2D or 3D. The tiny pieces help develop fine motor skills, focus and patience. The kit comes in a resuable tube that makes it easy to be carried around. As with all Plus-Plus products, it's designed and made in Denmark, made with 100% wind energy, and free from BPA and phthalate. With a retail price of only $7.99, it makes a highly affordable gift or party favor. You may visit plusplususa.com to see all the fun themed kits they have to offer.

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