The last thing I want to give my 8-year-old son this Christmas is another video game. To exercise his creativity and to learn new skills that he will benefit for the rest of his life I'm getting him the Red Toolbox Bulldozer kit.

This wooden and plastic kit is easy but fun to build. The free wheeling toy includes all the parts you need to build this miniature bulldozer.

This Level 1 project will help your child acquire the following skills: Assembly, gluing, hammering, filing, fully guided-bolting and painting and decorating. Completing it is a pleasure for children and parents alike!

The Red Toolbox Bulldozer kit contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3. It is recommended for children 8 and up.

Find the Red Toolbox Bulldozer kit for $25 at Reeves International.