The Geek Parent Gift Guide 2009
You're a nerd, and that is hip. Seriously, geeks are great right now- just look at the success of a little show called Glee (yes, I am a big fan). So this geek parent got to thinking, "What should I, a nerd parent, buy my kids this year?" So I made a list so you can embrace your inner geek and buy your kids some fun toys that might also inspire them to become a nerd in your own image. Because after all, don't nerds rule the world?
example one:
enough said.
2009 Geek Parent Gift Guide:1. The Chemistry Set - Nothing better than a chemistry set to inspire the next generation of cancer fighters and inventors of just about everything. Here are a few good ones.
Thames and Kosmos The Dangerous Book for Boys Chemistry Set
Scientific Explorer's My 1st Science Kit - The Science of Color
2. Robots- Every geek needs a robot, a friend, a compadre, someone to bring them another Jolt cola... Here are a couple we like.
Pleo Dinosaur - A UGOBE Life Form
3. A building set - It is well known that nerds love to build stuff. Future engineers need the tools to get started. Here are a few sets we love.
Eitech Deluxe Solar Powered Metal Building Kit
4. Stuffed Creatures- Even nerds need something to hug. Correct?
5. Math Games - Playing is the best way for children to learn so why not play with numbers? Math games can be fun, educational, geeky-goodness.
Sum Swamp Addition and Subtraction Game
Learning Resources Totally Tut Math Operations Game
Mythmatical Battles Norse/Egyptian Double Deck Set
6. Electric Circuit Toys - These toys are great for safely exploring electricity (and keeping young explorers from tearing up the walls to explore your home's electrical network).
I hope this list helps my fellow nerds to buy some awesome presents this year. I am sure I forgot some nerd-o-rific gifts, so help me out and leave me a comment with suggestions. Also, don't forget to check out our Holiday Toy List for all kinds of great gift ideas.
Happy Holidays!
--Laura M.
UberNerd on November 19, 2009 at 10:53 PM
I wish I'd discovered Mythmatical Battles years ago. Kids love to play it, and they are tricked into practicing their multiplication facts while learning (super interesting) folklore from different cultures. What's not to love about that?
Crystal on November 20, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Adding Sum Swamp to Nadia's wishlist. We need some new games, might as well make them educational. :)
ERic on November 21, 2009 at 05:14 PM
Capsela should be on this list. I loved that as a kid.
Vader on November 21, 2009 at 09:49 PM
Oh, wait. This is a guide for presents the geek can give his kids.
Darn.
CG tutorials on November 25, 2009 at 04:19 AM
Nice post and lovely toys. I love Giant Microbes the most. It's so much of fun in laying with it..
wow gold cheap on December 15, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Nice lists. Love all of those gift ideas for kids. Anyway, Why World of Warcraft isn't included here?
achieve orgasms on May 03, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I am constantly telling my oldest (almost 5) that she can't play games, because I am not available to play with her, and the two year old will just keep messing it up if he plays with us. Anyone relate?
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