green gifts
for kids under 10

Stockmar wax crayons are great for budding creativity in a young artist. The thickness of the crayons make it easy for little hands to grasp. This 16-set of crayons are made of non-toxic wax in case it accidentally finds itself in the artist’s mouth. Stockmar crayons are some of the most eco-friendly artistic instruments on the market.

Get your kids rolling with a pedal-less bike. A great precursor to the pedal bike, a balance bike can help improve your child’s motor skills and balance. Traditional toddler bikes with “training wheels” don’t necessarily train or teach a child how to ride a bicycle. Smart Balance Bikes do by allowing the child to learn how to balance when riding a two wheeled bicycle. This bike is made from birch wood with smokeless tires for safety.

Expand your child’s imagination with these adorable anthropomorphic figures ready to move into a vacant dollhouse. An entire family is included in the set: mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, son, daughter and baby. The KidKraft Doll Family is made of wood, fabric and yarn, and is BPA free.

Introduce your child to the world of modeling and construction with the Tegu wood magnet block set. Each block has been embedded with a magnet so that it can be easily attached to another. Made from sustainably sourced wood, the blocks have a water based finish and contain no lead or plastic. This is great for open-ended play and made to last for generations.

Get your little one cooking with the Educo Gourmet Chef Kitchen kit. Kids can get accustomed to the kitchen without the safety hazards of a real kitchen using this set. Children love to make pretend meals with imaginary party guest; the Educo cooking set has everything they need to get started.

Your kids will love to dream within the safety of their own castle. The Hanging Knights Tent is a great place for kids to stage their playtime quests or nap (even knights get tired). The tent is easy to hang up and features its own floor mat. HABA also offers a Marrakesh Tent and Blossom Sky Tent.

Your little one will love the adventures they will go on while imagining themselves on board one of Plan Toys’ Pirate Ships. This realistic miniature pirate ship features all the essential elements of an actual pirate ship, including a captain, crew, sails, treasure chest, cannons and gangplank. Store all of your scurvy prisoners in the back of the ship with the gangway that opens up. This toy is made from eco-friendly, organic rubber wood.

Kids can explore their artistic side using this Deluxe Easel with Marker Board and Chalkboard. Draw on the marker or chalkboard to draft art, and affix paper to draw or paint a final masterpiece. This is great for a beginner artist. The easel features wheels for easy storage and a tray to hold pens and brushes.

Children love having their own play worlds that they can manipulate and control. The All Season House is a colorful non-toxic house made out of sustainable materials that can fulfill your child’s own little world. If your kids are looking for a place to store their dolls this may be just the thing for them.

Teach your kids about the power of the sun with this Educational Solar Kit. Children use the 21 snap together parts (no tools required) to build six different working models including an airboat, car, windmill, puppy, and two different airplanes. Solar building kits teach children the benefits of solar energy, while they create a toy that is both fun to play with and requires no batteries.