Whether cybersecurity professionals, software developers, hardware tinkerers, or all of the above, hacker parents are some of the best "recruiters" for the future of tomorrow's cyber workforce. If you're one such pro seeking out a gift that's not just fun but also gets your kid thinking like a hacker, we've got the gift guide for you.

The following slideshow offers a guide to toys, games, and gadgets that give kids from preschool on up the opportunity to learn how to think creatively, solve problems, and get prepared for building, breaking, and coding systems. And for those concerned about the screen time issue, many of these are completely off screen to help expand minds without making them nearsighted zombies.