Sierra's holiday gift guide for the junior set
We’ve been scouring toy stores, game outlets, booksellers, and the internet for unique gifts designed to provide kids with some old-fashioned (i.e., screen-free) fun while challenging developing minds. Here are 14 of the most Earth-conscious—and awesome—gifts we could find for green-minded kids of all ages.
Got stuffed-animal-adoring tots on your list? Check out sweet Kiki and Tembo ($39 each) from the Elephant Project. Not only does the founder give 100 percent of net proceeds to respected agencies that care for orphaned, abused, and injured elephants, but also each gift comes with a little poem, plus info about the plight of elephants. The idea is to benefit the beloved species while teaching children how to act as voices for the voiceless.