It can be difficult to shop for second plane kids, but it helps if you know some of the general characteristics of the 6-12 age group. Maria Montessori observed that elementary-aged children enjoy things like imaginative play, logic games, and collaboration. Here are some of our tried and true favorite games and toys for second plane kids!

Games for the Whole Family

We love to have family game nights, and these are a few games that EVERYONE enjoys:

Quixx: A dice game that requires luck as well as some skill.

Dixit: A story telling game to get the imagination involved.

Ouisi: A photograph based game that can be played a dozen different ways and really get your whole family talking.

Pirate Blast: A quick card game for super competitive kids.

Unstable Unicorns for Kids: A card game that requires strategic moves to win.

Catan Jr.: A game for collecting territory before everyone else can.

Sussed: A conversation starting game that will have everyone laughing out loud.

Labyrinth: A strategy game that everyone will love. We prefer the Harry Potter version.

Farm Mimiq: A silly twist on Go Fish.

Chess/Checkers: A classic that requires logic skills.

Puzzle Games

These puzzle games are fun to play individually or in pairs and really get that logic brain working!

Smart Sudoku: A digital version of the paper game that is totally addicting! Use promo code ANGELAMOM to take 15% off!

ColorKu: Another version of Sudoku, but using colors instead of numbers.

Gravity Maze: A 3D puzzle to get the ball from one place to its destination.

Kanoodle: A game that can be 2D or 3D.

Super Decoder: A digital version of Mastermind to break the color code. Use coupon code ANGELAMOM15 to take 15% off!

Open-Ended Toys

These open-ended toys allow the child to really use their imagination to create!

PicassoTiles: Our all-time favorite building material! You can use coupon code AFFANGELAC to take 15% off.

Keva Contraptions: Some extremely simple yet fun building planks.

Resin Animals: To provide characters for your child’s imaginative play.

Play Silks: To make costumes or set up play scenes.

Legos: To build from your imagination or to follow special instructions to watch something magical come to life.