Page 36 2024 Home For The Holidays Lincoln Daily News toy that can draw whatever you code on a piece of paper. It off ers pre-programmed dragand-drop code options for beginners, plus advanced apps that'll help children expand their knowledge as their skills grow.” The Artie 3,000 robot comes with “four washable markers and activity cards” with various options. Lower tech toys like Legos are a good choice for little builders. Though Legos have been around for many years, with so many diff erent sets to choose from, they continue to be popular. Another good learning toy is the Creativity for Kids Grow N’ Glow Terrarium. Kids can plant, water and grow their own terrarium tabletop garden. The jar even has decorative stickers that can be placed on it, so it lights up at night. Kids who like playing with sand and pretending to bake might enjoy Little Tikes Creative Chefs Baker’s Kit with Make-It Mix Play Sand. With mixing bowls and muffi n tins, they can make cupcakes out of sand. Sometimes children just want to cuddle up with a stuff ed toy. For those children, look for Squishmallows, which come in various shapes and sizes. Not only are there Squishmallows that look like animals, but some look like wellloved characters from television, movies and video games. For kids who like to play with dolls, Barbie and accessories for her continue to be a popular draw as new releases come out every year. The ones who enjoy playing with action fi gures may enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Ultimate Talking Action Figure. The twelveinch fi gure says over 30 phrases and sounds from the popular Sonic the Hedgehog movies. Knowing what gifts are popular may make your Christmas shopping easier. In addition, these trendy gifts are likely to delight the people who fi nd them under the tree. [Angela Reiners] Sources: 1. Bulin, Quincy. “Walmart Revealed Its Top Toys of 2024—These Are the 50 Best, and They Start at Just $3.” 23 Oct. 2024. https://www.parents.com/walmart-top-toys- list-2024-8714739 2. Gautieri, Alyssa. “The 36 Most Popular Gifts of 2024.” 5 Aug. 2024. https://www. goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/ g60095202/most-popular-gifts-2024/ 3. Gautieri, Alyssa. “60 Best Gifts for Teens That'll Make You Look Cool.” 31 Oct. 2024 https://www. goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/ g434/gifts-for-teens/ 4. Sweet, Joni, Micki Wagner, and Taylor Giangregorio “Sleigh Your Shopping List With the 60 Best Christmas Gifts of 2024.” https://www.msn.com/en-us/ lifestyle/shopping-all/sleigh-your-shopping- list-with-the-60-best-christmas-gifts- of-2024/ss-BBPD6nC
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