To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Portland Maine News asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Christmas Gifts for Boys
1) Rechargeable LED Poi Balls
Not only is this outdoor kid’s toy a spectacle of light, it’s also a great exercise of your coordination and dexterity. The Poi dance traces all the way back to the Maori people in New Zealand. It involves swinging soft LED weights rhythmically to create geometric patterns. This version is lighter and brighter, which is great for beginners of all ages. Start with simple movements and as you try to master more complicated ones, you’ll build flexibility and creativity.
2) TrueChallenge Magnetic Puzzle Game
TrueChallenge is a spinning, twisting, scrambling, puzzle-solving good time. Invented by a rocket scientist, the puzzle toy employs STEM skills by using magnetic forces to attract and repel its pieces. Your mission? Get it all to attract to solve the puzzle.
3) Homestar Planetarium
Project 60, 000 stars onto your ceiling with this high definition planetarium. Ultra-bright LED bulbs display a brilliant night sky as the rotating projection follows the northern hemisphere throughout the year. Adjust the angle and focus to suit your surroundings, and set the timer to drift off to sleep under a peaceful, starry sky.
4) Skwitch Touch & Play Music Button
The music button clips onto an iPhone and transforms it into a full-spectrum music machine through its app. Tactile yet digital, the button lets kids scratch beats for hours of expressive playtime. Source instruments and filter sounds to create chords, riffs, and melodies with a one-button band.
5) Populele Carbon Fiber Smart Ukulele
PopuMusic: Populele Carbon Fiber Smart Ukulele - White
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