When looking for lead-free, educational, and fun toys this holiday season, here's another good source for recommendations of safe, parent- and kid-tested toys: Education.com's gift guide.

It's a wide-ranging list, including books, creative play sets, board games, and some tech picks. (A few: LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game System for third graders, Flip Video Camcorder for fifth graders, and an iPod Touch for high schoolers.) 

I like that the guide is broken down by grade, preschool through fifth grade, then middle school and high school. There's a lot of variety, and Education.com says a team of parents, educators, and kids reviewed more than 500 products to come up with the recommended list.

If you're looking for ideas, check it out. The link is below.

LINK: Smart Stuff: Our Essential Gift Guide [Education.com] 

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