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Gifts for Kids

Gift guide for kids

Kids love Christmas and believe in Santa! Some of the kids go behave well, so they can be in Santa’s good list so they can get toys and gifts on Christmas day. I remember as a 8 year old girl, waiting for my barbie doll and my easy bake oven gift on Christmas day and Santa with help of my parents knew just what I wanted. I was simply thrilled.

As an adult since then I have grown out of a few things but I like the magic of gift giving and seeing child eyes light up as they tear open the wrapping paper to see what is inside. It is priceless.

There are many type of toys and kids stuff out there, some of them as a parent you may approve and others you may give in to it. However, there could be a happy balance to give kids toys that both of you could approve. Here are a few fun things that we found that most kids will love.

Best ways to buy things your child will like:

  1. If your child is under 2, he or she may not be talking too much yet. You can observe him or her to see what he/she likes or excited about. Music, small plastic or wooden pieces (Make sure they are big enough so child does not choke on it) may be a good place to start.
  2. Your preschooler might be talking and showing signs on what he or she is interested in. it could be Dora, Diego or backyardigans toys, building blocks and musical toys.
  3. 1st grader and above will know the routine and know what they want, they may want super heroes, princess and prince dress up clothes, painting and art supply, bakugans, or even transformers toys.
  4. Listening, observing and asking helps to see what the child likes. Some parents like to ask a child to make a list for Santa and pick a gifts from it. Only caution is sometimes child list can be 2 pages long so pick and choose what works for you.
  5. If it is a high priced item such as cycle or Duplo sets which can be around $100, ask family members to pool in money to get one large gift and some smaller gifts under $5 as well.
  6. Whatever you decide, it is not the value or how many toys child has, most important thing is to share and play together and create a lifetime of memories.

Some Thoughtful gift ideas for Children

Melisa and Doug Wooden Toys

Twenty years ago Melisa and doug started their company in the garage of the home where Doug grew up. Now, they have office and large staff for their company. They offer wooden creative toys for little boys and girls that provide great value, quality and design. They always listen to customer suggestions to improve their products, I simply love Melisa and Doug’s wooden toys and your child will too.

Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden Alphabet

Any kids  will love learning their letters with these wooden letters. Newly redesigned, themed set includes plenty of colorful, generously-sized wooden magnets. 52 pieces of capitol letters and small letters in colorful colors. Kids will not only learn alphabets, and colors.

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Magnetic Responsibility Chart

This entertaining, magnetic activities board feature the innovative combination of magnets and wood. Includes a dry-erase board and 134 magnets depicting behaviors and rewards. This is god for help kids understand the concept of behavior and rewards, it is low priced and hours of fun little boys and girls. Great for ages 36 months to 7 years.

Flip to Win Hangman by Melissa and Doug

Classic word game with a twist! Think of a word and try to stump your opponent. Includes one game board with erasable whiteboard, self-storing dry-erase marker and eraser. No loose pieces. See video below for more details on how to play it.

Kids and Adults will have fun playing this new way of playing hangman and learn at the same time too.

Melisa and Doug: Hangman Toy Video

Thomas The Tank Engine

Who does not love cheeky little train Thomas and his buddies from Sodor islands? You can buy wooden, plastic and metal wooden Thomas and his friends. Kids will sing along with it, play and build train tracks, learn life’s lessons from these cheeky stories and wisdom from Sir Topem Hat. Come celebrate and enjoy Thomas and his friends along with other kids.

Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway – Battery Powered Thomas

This Thomas the Tank can run practically anywhere a youngsters imagination sees track thanks to its powerful four-wheel drive. Its easy-start button and auto shutdown feature make it super simple for kids as young as 3 years old to operate. It even has a light. All it requires is single AA battery. Thomas Wooden Railway vehicles, track and destinations are not compatible with Take Along Thomas items.

 

Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway – Water Tower Figure 8 Set

Little conductors will have loads of fun with this high-quality figure-eight wooden railroad set the track features an elevated bridge in the center and a water tower where Thomas can re-fuel; the “water” rises and falls with flicks of the spout. Sir Topham Hatt and a red cargo car keep Thomas company. Other items in the 25-piece set include a railroad-crossing sign, a stop sign, and a tree. The instructions clearly diagram how to assemble the track.

 

 

Lego and building Blocks Toys

Some toys will grow with your child, and lego and duplo building blocks are one example for it. Your child will build simple to complex structures out of these big to small size building blocks. Not only they will learn engineering, balance and structure learning from playing with this toys. They are educational as well as fun. Sometimes, adults may want to play along with airport set legos.

 

LEGO Ultimate Building Set – 405 Pieces (6166)

The Lego Ultimate Building Set includes everything a child needs to take the first steps to becoming an expert Lego builder. It includes one mini figurine, a building plate, and a wide mix of standard bricks in various colors as well as house and wheel elements.

 

LEGO Pink Brick Box Large (5560)

The perfect Lego starter set for any girl. This colorful set is filled with a lot of great elements, such as a minifigure, a horse and plenty of elements for building. And clean-up is fun with the pink Brick Box. It Contains 402 bricks in 12 colors: three shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, two shades of blue, two shades of green, brown, and grey.

Toys for Girls

Little girls I know love pink and purple so much, I am not sure why but they do. Girls are much gentle generally and love to play with dolls, kitchen, and simple toys that are high on imagination and creativity. Here are some of toys that little girl in your life may enjoy to play with.

Barbie Glam Vacation House

Features 2 stories and 6 areas of glam-o-rama play including living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, patio, and breakfast bar.  Includes couch, bed, breakfast/patio bar and blender. Folds up super neat for glam play on the go!

 

 

American Girl Kirsten Doll & Paperback Book

Meet Kirsten book enhances playtime with the first story of this brave girl growing up in 1854 on the Minnesota frontier prairie-and offers lessons about choices and friendship that still touch girls today. Kirsten opens up a whole world of play with authentic styles from pioneer times:  Kirsten’s 18-inch doll body is soft cloth; her head and limbs are smooth vinyl. She’s posable for hundreds of playtimes and can be treasured for years to come.

Painting: Arts and Crafts

Most of the little kids, boys and girls love to play with colors and do crafts. Be it finger painting to glow colors, imaginations are as far as you can take. I teach Kindergarten and we have our share of colors, construction papers and crayons. It is simply amazing what little one can do with this. This creative toys will bring out imaginative side of your child. Some colors might be messy but most of the kids colors and paint stuff are made from non toxic colors, but always double check to make sure. Enjoy getting creative with your child and bring the child within you outside.

Magnetic Art Easel

High quality, wooden 48″ Melissa and Doug wood Easel is height-adjustable wooden easel. Features chalkboard on one side, magnetic wipe-off board on the other. Molded tray holds cups, paints and brushes. Bin-tray holds chalks and other materials. Collapsible for storage. Includes 18″ x 75′ paper roll, sturdy paper cutter and 2 easel clips.

 

Easel Accessory Set By Melissa and Doug

Everything your young artist needs when inspiration strikes! Four eight ounce bottles of vibrant poster paint (R/B/Y/G), four spill-proof paint cups, four medium sized brushes, a roll of easel paper, a 10-pack of jumbo rainbow chalk, an eraser, AND a dry erase marker.

Conclusion:

Give your little kids imaginative toys that brings out the best of creativity in them and they will be learning things while having fun. Don’t forget to add love and simple hug with these beautiful and thoughtful gifts. Little kids will sure to get these gifts for birthdays, Christmas or any special occasion when they have been good boy or good girl and have done their chores. Happy learning.

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