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The world of children's toys is vast and overwhelming, a feeling that's especially heightened during holiday gift-buying season.
One type of children's gift we'll never shy away from recommending and highlighting is an educational one because it's a double whammy: thoughtful and actually useful.
We all know that learning through doing is a powerfully effective way to gain an understanding of a new concept. Having fun as you learn through doing? Even better.
Howtoons is a cool company that packs STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) concepts into engaging projects that can be completed individually or with the whole family.
The founders were inspired by beloved stories and comics like "The Little Prince" and "Calvin and Hobbes" and imagined what it'd be like to update classic how-to books like "The Boy Mechanic" with similarly adventurous and visual themes.
After they teamed up with a comic book illustrator and toy designer, Howtoons was born, and today it empowers children and families to use imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills to create their own toys.
From origami robots to bubble science, the unique kits highlight Howtoons' belief that creative problem solving should be the star of a toy, not an afterthought. You can learn more about how this quirky gift idea works and read some testimonials below.
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The kits are designed for ages 7 through 12. Each one contains:
Shipping is free and the kits are currently only available in the contiguous US.
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The visual storytelling style provides an effective way to convey complex ideas, so your child feels like she's following along a storybook, not a textbook.
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Single kits range in price from $24.99 to $39.99. Options include the:
The recurring subscription option sends a new kit to your door every month, so your child will always be engaged with an interesting and fun project.
