Have a budding artist in the family?  Give him or her this terrific fabric art storybook-making kit.  Combine gorgeous hand-dyed batik and solid cotton fabric with ribbon, beads, and artist quality acrylic paint to illustrate a unique canvas book. Sew or glue fabric shapes onto the 6x8 inch pages. Multiple award winner. Ages 8 and up, right through the early teen years.

Another eco-friendly, sustainable, non-restrictive creative art project kit from Artterro.  Includes hand-dyed batik, solid cotton fabric, ribbons, beads, and artist quality acrylic paint.

Inspiring project kit for ages 7 through early teen.  Kids can make jewelry, twist and bend into cool sculptures or mobiles. Shape colorful wire into a large mobile adorned with beads, design many small sculptures, fashion a beautiful crown or create a unique creature. Includes a large variety of beautiful glass, wood and shell beads, marbles, thin and thick wire. Add your own "funky junk" to extend the life of this kit even further.  Great for kids to make presents for their friends' birthdays.

 If you had stars on your ceiling as a child, you'll know how terrific these are.  If you didn't, wait until you lie with your child in her dark room looking at her glowing ceiling!  Relaxing as kids fall asleep.  Even teenagers love them.

These stars have a Lifetime glow guaranteed by the manufacturer. 50 "glow in the dark" plastic stars of varying sizes, with adhesive. Made by Great Explorations.

Our Last Best Shot presents the personal stories of twelve girls and boys from across America. Their stories, and Laura Sessions Stepp's extensive research, provide real insight for parents trying to raise well-adjusted children in this difficult age. Filled with wisdom and common sense, based on cutting-edge research, and featuring an invaluable resource list, this is a book that parents and educators cannot afford to be without.

The challenge with preteens is that they stop playing pretend games, and get glued to their screens.  When friends come over, they start giggling over utube videos instead of playing physical games or even board games.  But everyone loves air hockey.  It's exciting, fun, and cool enough to get preteens of both genders engaged.

The Harvil Tabletop Air Hockey Table is a lightweight and affordable way to introduce the fun of air hockey to children. This air hockey table comes complete with an electronic blower that moves the puck on a pocket of air-- just like the full size tables! The Harvil hockey table is made with high quality wood for enhanced durability while the non-marking pads protect tables and furniture. With a classic look, convenient size, and real air hockey action, the Harvil Tabletop Air Hockey Table turns any childrens bedroom into their own personal game room!