We love to give experiential gifts to our children, like museum passes and music classes. But if toys must be given, we love gift ideas for children that allow kids to explore and be actively involved in the play.
Arts & Crafts Project Kits
Gift ideas for children that engage their artistic senses are always fun to give and receive. This Paint Your Own Solar System Mobile is a real wood painting kit. Use this kit as part of a science project, to decorate a classroom or bedroom. I love how it could be a group activity, or a solo project. Kit includes real wooden cutouts of the planets, glow-in-the-dark paints, and instruction and fun facts for learning. Recommended for ages 5+.
For younger kids, a Discovery Kids Tabletop Easel allows them to enjoy creative expression, even if you have a small space. The compact easel folds and adjusts, and has a built-in paper roll, chalkboard, and dry erase board. Three ways for kids to doodle and draw!
Little Tikes - full court basketball hoops
Get kids active (indoors and out) with the Little Tikes TotSports Easy Score Basketball Set. The hoop adjusts so it grows with the kids. The oversized rim and three junior sized basketballs will be a perfect fit for young hands, and encourage active play.
Zonderkidz - holiday books
The Berenstein Bears Thanksgiving Blessings share six reasons to be thankful as the Bear family travel to their relatives' house.
My Thanksgiving Prayer board book has a catchy rhyme about praising God for big and small blessings.
Mary's First Thanksgiving gives a look at an immigrant girl's dawning understanding of gratefulness even during hard times.
Song of the Stars is one of my favorite Christmas titles to read to kids. Lyrical and beautifully sharing the coming of Jesus through the eyes of creation, with lovely text and illustration, it's a joy to read. See my full review here.
The Perfect Christmas Pageant reminds children the true meaning of Christmas is not about the lights and show, but about the birth of Jesus. Told through the antics of animal characters, little kids will really enjoy this title.
Zonderkidz has a wide selection of children's Bibles, Bible stories, and faith-based books on Amazon.com (affiliate links)
Thanks to Discovery Toys, Little Tikes, Zonderkidz for providing these gift ideas for children for my use and review. All opinions are my own.
I like to get my kids one "bigger" (more expensive) present - this year I'm hoping to be able to get them an XBox One (as a combined gift for the oldest three kids to share), with one game for each kid.
I like to get my kids one "bigger" (more expensive) present - this year I'm hoping to be able to get them an XBox One (as a combined gift for the oldest three kids to share), with one game for each kid.
my nieces would just love the holiday books they just love to read
my nieces would just love the holiday books they just love to read
I like for them to get educational type toys!
I like for them to get educational type toys!
I prefer them to get stuff they actually need but they like toys and games lol...I wish they only got clothes and furnishing for their rooms
I prefer them to get stuff they actually need but they like toys and games lol...I wish they only got clothes and furnishing for their rooms
I like to get them crafts and games so we can do things as a family
I like to get them crafts and games so we can do things as a family
Educational toys from lakeshore.
Educational toys from lakeshore.
We buy clothes,games and other things they put on their list
We buy clothes,games and other things they put on their list
Kids love toys and books so i get them what they want!!
I would like for them to get age appropriate gifts-items that will be played with over and over again. Also, experiences or memberships to places are good too.
I would like for them to get age appropriate gifts-items that will be played with over and over again. Also, experiences or memberships to places are good too.
I love books and games for my daughter. Esp. educational games she can do on her leappad.
I love books and games for my daughter. Esp. educational games she can do on her leappad.
I always include books I know they will enjoy
I always include books I know they will enjoy
Books are always my favorite gift for kids!
Books are always my favorite gift for kids!
Books, activity kits or real-life adventures make great gifts.
Books, activity kits or real-life adventures make great gifts.
I like for my child to get toys that do not require batteries, but rather some creativity. I would like possibly a wooden castle or house, books, play doh and maybe a few princess and super hero outfits for dress-up.
I do not like loud toys or press a button to hear a sound toys.
I like for my child to get toys that do not require batteries, but rather some creativity. I would like possibly a wooden castle or house, books, play doh and maybe a few princess and super hero outfits for dress-up.
I do not like loud toys or press a button to hear a sound toys.
I want my kids to get educational dvd or subscription to a language program so that they can learn a different language.
I want my kids to get educational dvd or subscription to a language program so that they can learn a different language.
I like it when my kids get clothes, them, not so much. They like electronic stuff, but a good book always catches their eye.
I like it when my kids get clothes, them, not so much. They like electronic stuff, but a good book always catches their eye.
I like to give them building sets like legos and craft projects that they can work on together.
I like to give them building sets like legos and craft projects that they can work on together.
P says Santa is going to bring him a Big Truck. um do you know how many trucks we already have. Need to talk to Santa about this.
P says Santa is going to bring him a Big Truck. um do you know how many trucks we already have. Need to talk to Santa about this.
Christmas books, homemade treats, dolls, etc.
Christmas books, homemade treats, dolls, etc.
craft supplies!
craft supplies!
I try to make them things that are age appropriate (my sons getting a busy board with a gazillion latches/locks and a magnet fishing set) as well as a couple nicer store bought toys or art/craft supplies!
I try to make them things that are age appropriate (my sons getting a busy board with a gazillion latches/locks and a magnet fishing set) as well as a couple nicer store bought toys or art/craft supplies!
I love to give toothbrushes and puzzles.
I love to give toothbrushes and puzzles.
I love when my grandchildren get books, puzzles, cooperative games. Especially when they are of a natural resource such as wood.
I love when my grandchildren get books, puzzles, cooperative games. Especially when they are of a natural resource such as wood.
I like to give my children wooden toys and books... along with experiences like music class and art class.
I like to give my children wooden toys and books... along with experiences like music class and art class.
We give dd a an assortment of gifts from books and puzzles to dolls and clothes. She always gets one big gift from Santa. This year will be a twin loft bed from ikea (provided we can find the time for the 4 hour trip to pick it up!).
We give dd a an assortment of gifts from books and puzzles to dolls and clothes. She always gets one big gift from Santa. This year will be a twin loft bed from ikea (provided we can find the time for the 4 hour trip to pick it up!).
I like getting them new PJs and a special ornament each year.
I like getting them new PJs and a special ornament each year.
I usually do a mixture of handmade and store bought (locally if possible). I'm planning to make chairs to go with a recycled table for my girls'. Then homemade flannel PJs for everyone!
I usually do a mixture of handmade and store bought (locally if possible). I'm planning to make chairs to go with a recycled table for my girls'. Then homemade flannel PJs for everyone!
Books, and outfit, and one thing they really want.
Books, and outfit, and one thing they really want.
I love Christmas and really try to make the toys educational or interactive. My son loves books so we always get those. And he loves trains so each year we add more track and trains.
I love Christmas and really try to make the toys educational or interactive. My son loves books so we always get those. And he loves trains so each year we add more track and trains.
I saw this online and really liked it, something they want,need,wear,read!
I saw this online and really liked it, something they want,need,wear,read!
I love giving my daughter new books, and handmade gifts!
I love giving my daughter new books, and handmade gifts!