Christmas morning has its own peculiar sense of time. Weeks of anticipation disappear in a flurry of wrapping paper, excited voices, and presents that barely spend a moment under the tree before someone wants to open the next one.

Then comes the quieter part of the day, when a child settles down with a new gift and begins discovering what it can do. The wrapping paper is forgotten, the adults are catching their breath, and an ordinary corner of the living room becomes the setting for a small creative adventure.

For some children, this second part of Christmas is where the real excitement begins. Kiddos Essentials has a selection of creative gifts that give them something to complete, assemble, or experiment with, from sparkling diamond artwork to an electric fan they can build themselves.

A Christmas Present That Comes Unfinished