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Top 7 Educational Stocking Stuffers

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These inexpensive educational items make great stocking stuffers. They range from little cookbooks, to educational card games, to pencil sets, and more.

1. Writing Prompt Cubes

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These cubes will spark brainstorming and imagination. Each foam cube has a different writing prompt on every side, giving 36 prompts total. Activity guide included. Cubes are 1-5/8".Other sets available:

2. Christmas Carol Mad Libs

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Who doesn't love a good book of Mad Libs? Freshen up on your nouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives with these hilarious Christmas Carol Mad Libs. Easy to play with a partner or by yourself. Just fill in the blank with the appropriate word type and then read a funny story!

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3. Math War Multiplication Game Cards

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Math War: Multiplication is an exciting card game that helps children learn and practice multiplication facts while having fun. Players take turns solving multiplication problems. The highest correct answer takes each trick. The Parent Card includes additional activities and games. (Ages 8-12)

Also available: Math War Addition & Subtraction Game Cards (ages 6-12)

4. Magnet Wands

Explore the world of magnetism with these magnetic wands by Dowling Magnets. They have easy-to-grip handles and come with a supply of magnetic chips.

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5. Tic Tac Twice

This is a surprisingly fun game! It takes the basic tic tac toe game, adds a fourth row and column, then adds a second game board to play simultaneously. It develops strategy and logic skills. For 2 players.

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6. Table Top Football Toy

An all-leather table top football, along with a set of instructions on the basic game. (ages 6 and up)

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7. Official Book of Thumb Wrestling

This is sure to be a hit! "With two holes large enough for any thumb, The Official Book of Thumb Wrestling is both a book and portable gymnasium and stadium for thumbers everywhere." From Workman Publishing.

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