--- title: Hoot Reading Holiday Gift Guide 2018 - Hoot Reading description: The Hoot Reading Holiday Gift Guide has over 20 suggestions including educational toys, STEM toys, books (of course), board games and crafts, and experiences. image: https://learn.hootreading.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HolidayGiftGuide2018-1024x683.jpg --- [![logo-black-no-padding](https://learn.hootreading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Website/logo-black-no-padding.png?width=120&height=100&name=logo-black-no-padding.png)](https://www.hootreading.com) - [Families](https://www.hootreading.com/family-memberships) - [• Hoot Tutoring](https://www.hootreading.com/family-memberships) - [• Early Reading (Pre-K & K)](https://www.hootreading.com/early-reading) - [• Elementary Reading (Grades 1–5)](https://www.hootreading.com/reading-tutoring-for-elementary) - [• Middle School Reading (Grades 6–8)](https://www.hootreading.com/reading-tutoring-for-middle-school) - [Schools & Districts](https://www.hootreading.com/high-impact-tutoring) - [• High-Impact Tutoring](https://www.hootreading.com/high-impact-tutoring) - [• Reading Intervention](https://www.hootreading.com/reading-intervention) - [• Assessments & Reporting](https://www.hootreading.com/assessments-and-reporting) - [Impact](https://www.hootreading.com/our-impact) - [Teach With Hoot](https://www.hootreading.com/teach-with-hoot) [Log In](https://app.hootreading.com) [Get in Touch](https://www.hootreading.com/get-in-touch) ![](https://learn.hootreading.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HolidayGiftGuide2018-1024x683.jpg) # Hoot Reading Holiday Gift Guide 2018 The Hoot Reading Holiday Gift Guide has over 20 suggestions including educational toys, STEM toys, books (of course), board games and crafts, and experiences. [Hoot Reading](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/author/hoot-reading) Dec 14, 2018 [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/hoot-reading-holiday-gift-guide-2018&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/hoot-reading-holiday-gift-guide-2018&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/hoot-reading-holiday-gift-guide-2018&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/hoot-reading-holiday-gift-guide-2018&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) Finding the perfect gift for the special littles’ in your life can be challenging, especially when what they want one minute turns out to be something entirely different the next. We’ve been there and we also know how stressful and busy holiday time can be. Let us help make your life a little bit easier with the Hoot Reading Holiday Gift Guide. Our 2018 Guide is packed with educational toys (don’t worry your kids will think they’re fun too!) and books (of course). We’ve also outlined “experience” ideas to choose over toys if you’re looking to give something different this year.  Keep reading for our 20 picks for the 2018 holiday season!   # ***TOYS*** Price: $71.43   For the Star Wars fan in your life! Kids can learn how to control electronics with code and play over 22+ missions and challenges with their Droid. Price: $34.95 Build colourful marble runs in a variety of shapes and layouts. Helps to expand creativity, cooperation, and logical thinking. Price: $69.99 Let your little wizard make some magic this holiday season by creating their own wand that responds to their movements, just like the characters in Harry Potter. Price: $18.96 Create fun stop-motion animation movies with this lego kit. Easy and quick to do. # ***STEM*** Price: $64.99   Kit that inspires creativity with seven challenges to invent a robot, musical instrument, machine, new game—and more. Price: $11.94   20 piece kit for your young scientist to experiment and learn the basics of chemical reactions and science. Price: $20.99 Build over 100 different electronics circuit projects with 30+ electronic components with this hands-on kit. Price: $69.99 Build and fly your own drone with the Circuit Scribe Drone Builder Kit. # ***BOOK RELATED*** Price: $34-$134 Read and learn anytime, anywhere with Epic! Enjoy instant, unlimited access to 25,000 high-quality books and videos. Price: Download for free. There are a small selection of free books and then options to purchase. Bring stories to life with voice interactive storytelling app Novel Effect. Add music, sounds, and even character voices, simply by reading a book out loud with the app. Price: Varies with choice of book We love technology, but there’s something about holding a physical book in your hands that can’t be replaced. Reference Common Sense Media’s “Best Books” lists for ideas broken down by age and book type. Price: Varies with choice of magazine Who doesn’t love getting mail? This is the gift that keeps on giving every month of the year. We would recommend a subscription to Nat. Geo Kids or Cricket, but there are lots of other great options out there as well. # ***BOARD GAMES & CRAFTS*** Price: $26.99 The classic game we all know and love, but with challenge cards specifically designed for kids. Fun for the whole family! Price: $24.99 For the little artist in your life. Create colourful melted crayon art by using one of the suggested projects or making your own. Price: $11.53 The popular game designed specifically for kids with colourful game pieces of elephants, dogs, lions, turtles, rhinos, and fish. Price: $39.99 With the i-Loom, kids can learn, create, and share countless friendship bracelets. Learn various knotting techniques through the i-Loom App. # ***EXPERIENCES*** Price: $112-$155 per month Stuck on what to get your Grandkids for Christmas? Need ideas for your Niece or Nephew? Give the gift of Hoot! Encourage a love of reading and help enhance current skills by paying for a one month subscription for a child in your life this holiday season. Contact **[maya@hootreading.com](mailto:maya@hootreading.com)** for more details! Price: Varies with activity choice Get your kids tickets to visit your local zoo, aquarium, or museum for an engaging and different day out. Price: Varies with activity choice Get tickets to their favourite musical artist, stage act, or sports team. You may want to throw some ear plugs in your bag for good measure (you can thank us later). Price: Varies with activity choice Think of different activities you may not have tried with your kids in your city and make a day of it. Visit an indoor water park, escape room, skyzone, or bowling alley. Go with your gut and the one you think they’d enjoy the most! We hope this list gave you some gifting ideas for this year. Wishing you and your family a relaxing holiday filled with lots of love and laughter! ## Recent Posts NAEP Reading Scores ### [It's Never Too Late to Become a Strong Reader](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/its-never-too-late-to-become-a-strong-reader) The latest NAEP reading scores are a reminder that older readers still need support—and that with the right instruction, growth is possible. 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