I know a pandemic-weary mom ( wink) who, in a fit of IвЂ™ve-had-it-ness, hid away the toys that were conspiring against her. The 32-inch version is a good choice for kids between about 6 and 13, according to the company. Canyon HoopsвЂ™s versions come in lots of fun, striped designs, as well as in different weights, for beginners or more-advanced hoopers interested in performing all-body tricks. And I liked the idea of getting a quality tool to help our not-into-sports kid perhaps excel at an unexpected new pastime. But I know that thinner, flimsier hoops tend to kink out of service within months. The durable polyethylene hoop Goldstein recommended (from Oregon-based Canyon Hoops) is a splurge. We called on the expertise of an old friend, Amy Goldstein, who directed the 2014 documentary The Hooping Life, which explores the subculture of serious hoopers. After seeing our kidвЂ™s enthusiasm, we set out to find a quality Hula-Hoop for him to practice with at home. My husband and I were amused when our son gave a demonstration of his recently acquired hooping skills as a part of his third-grade parent-teacher conference. (Just keep in mind that kids develop at different rates, so all age recommendations should be taken with a grain of salt.) And be sure to share your own best ideas in the comments below. We also have guides to gifts for tweens and teens. If youвЂ™re looking for more kids gift ideas, check out our guides to the best gifts for 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, 6-year-olds, 8-year-olds, 9-year-olds, and 10-year-olds, as well as delightful stocking stuffers for kids. We relied on advice from Mayer, Conklin, and other toy and child-development experts-as well as on the collective experience of parents and caregivers on our staff-for gift ideas that will not only get 7-year-olds thinking but also engage them over and over again. ThereвЂ™s also space for one-and-done craft or project kits, which can be launching pads to new hobbies and interests. Kids this age may also be ready for toys that introduce them to the basics of coding, especially those that help them explore fundamental programming concepts in a tangible way. Challenging puzzles вЂњfoster a sense of accomplishment, and resilience when things go wrong,вЂќ Conklin said. Seven-year-olds are also developing more spatial awareness, so look for toys and kits that inspire them to think about how pieces fit together, said Hilary Conklin, professor at DePaul UniversityвЂ™s College of Education. вЂњYou want something thatвЂ™s challenging for them and pushes them a little bit.вЂќ Some may be ready for toys and games that require longer-term planning, strategizing, and decision-making, so itвЂ™s a great time to incorporate board games that encourage problem-solving, said Brian Mayer, a gaming, learning, and library specialist in New York. Trim any excess yarn to perm the catвЂ™s fur.As 7-year-olds transition from being little kids to grade-schoolers, they start showing off their ability to engage in complex thinking. Also, glue on two black beads for the eyes and a pink bead for the catвЂ™s nose. Glue on the ears of the cat on the first pompom. Repeat the process but alternate the colors. Thread pink yarn through the needle and sew it onto the tiny yellow doughnut-shaped yarn bundle. Sew the bundle together to make a doughnut shape and trim the excess. Cut, and attach the yarn thread to the needles. Wrap a tiny layer of yellow yarn around the small cardboard strip to make the catвЂ™s ears. Image credit: Creativity with Jhumi on Youtube Trim the small pompoms to make the catвЂ™s tail and glue them on the bottom of the bigger pom. Glue together the first pom-pom and the bigger pom-pom. Make three pompoms and stick them together with hot glue. Do the same process around the small cardboard strip to make small pompoms. Then, cut the loops to make a bigger pompom.Д¬ut a small cardboard strip. Repeat the process and make two new pompoms without cutting the loops yet. With your scissors, proceed to cut the loops of the bundle to make a pompom. Take the yarn bundle off the cardboard and double knot it to secure it. Insert the tail of the white yarn into the cardboard cut and tie it with the first tail of the white yarn. Continue wrapping until the yellow and black yarn are covered. In the middle of your yellow and black yarn, start wrapping another layer of white yarn. Starting on the right side, add black yarn, wrap it around for about an inch, and cut. Wrap the yellow yarn for about 1 inch and cut. Cut the white-colored yarn and add the yellow-colored yarn starting on the left side of your white yarn. Insert the white yarn between the cut areas and wrap it around the cardboard strip about 2 inches. Cut 3 inches horizontally through your cardboard.

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