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Buying Gifts for Kids When You Don't Have Any
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items I don't have kids but loads of my friends do - buying for Christmas and Birthdays used to terrify me but I soon worked out what works, hopefully someone who buys for kids but doesn't have any themselves might find this useful for ideas. I try and sti...
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Best Educational Gifts for Kids Under 5
Educational Gifts for Kids 6 - 9
Best Educational Gifts for Kids Over 10
Active Toys for Kids
A Little Bit Different
Best Educational Gifts for Kids Under 5
I love to give gifts which are fun but also educational, these are some recent ones I've found which have been hits
All skillmatic seem to work well, but I Can Write seems to be a favourite with kids and parents
Skillmatics Search and Find Game for Ages 3-6
A new take on an old favourite - an inexpensive gift which kids love
GenialbaToys 8.5" LCD Writing Tablet
Wooden toy puzzles always go down well - colourful and popular shapes like animals and dinosaurs always seem to be hits with kids I've given them too.
Children's wooden puzzle
Make believe sets always seem to be a hit - great for creative play
Kids Doctor Set for 3+ Year Olds
Memory games are great for toddlers when you're not sure what else to buy
36 Pair Animals Matching Game Flash Cards
Educational Gifts for Kids 6 - 9
This is in many ways the age I like buying gifts for best, lots of options available. At this age I favour STEM gifts
Laboratory set toys are readily available and you have loads of different options so can give different variations more than once
Galt Toys Science Lab Kit for Kids 6+
Construction toys always seem to go down well and again, lots of different options available
STEM Construction Car Toys for Ages 5-10
Crystal growing kits are another old favourite which constantly evolve and stay popular
KLEVER KITS 50+ Kids Science Experiment Kits
If your looking for a less expensive gift a activities workbook is a classic gift
My First Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids
Outdoor explorer kits always seem to be a hit - I think I've given variations of this to all my friends kids at one point or another.
Vykor Outdoor Explorer Kit for Kids
Excavation kits can be a fun way to introduce different disciplines to kids - also not likely to be duplicated at parties if there are a lot of people giving presents
Around The World Excavation Kit for Kids
If all else fails nothing beats a good facts book for kids
5,000 Awesome Facts (National Geographic)
Baking kits for kids are fantastic gifts and a great way to introduce an important life skill (I also bought a set when I was babysitting some friends kids for the weekend and they loved it!)
Galt Toys Children's Real Baking Set, 5+
Best Educational Gifts for Kids Over 10
From about 10 onwards I try to match gifts to interests more, or what they are particularly good at at school
Great for kids showing interest in Life Sciences - also lots of different types at different price points, including hand-held
ULAB Kids 1200X Microscope STEM Kit UHP1001
A great gift for a teen - can be pricey but different styles and versions available.
Childrens Metal Detector
10 - 13 is still a great age to buy science kits, but a bit more in-depth with more emphasis on conducting their own experiments.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Gross Chemistry Set
This is a great gift for creative kids in their early teens - I've found that any younger they're not really all that interested, or get bored quite quickly.
2-Pack Mega DIY Journal Kit for Girls 8-14
Wooden model kits are a great gift for older teens - and adults too! There is a huge range as well and at different price points
ROKR 3D Wooden Model Starry Night Music Box
10 - 13 is the perfect age to introduce different types of crafts to teens - soap making always seems to be popular.
Science4you - Bombas de baño, perfumes y velas
Active Toys for Kids
Educational gifts don't have to be all science kits and models, these are some of my favourite active gifts I've given variations of over the years.
I've given this to three sets of friends kids, I think it's just about the favourite gift I've given to each of them
HYES Toy Archery Set for Kids with LED Light
Great for football daft kids as it both helps develop skills and doesn't require a huge space to use
Kids Soccer Ball Game Set for Accuracy
If you want to give a gift to more than one child in a family a set like this works really well
KreativeKraft Kids Outdoor Play Equipment
Dance pads are great indoor active gifts - kids seem to love them (as do a lot of parents!). Can be pricey but there are usually different price points available.
LEAPRCSTORE Bluetooth Dance Mat for Kids
Great to introduce kids to exploring and the basic safety principles too.
Kids Outdoor Explorer Kit with Binoculars
Great idea for an active gift as again the starter kit doesn't require huge space to use and will be a nice fit in most back gardens with grass
3 In 1 Badminton, Volleyball & Tennis Set
A Little Bit Different
Favourite gifts which are just a little bit different!
Terrarium's can be a good unusual choice from an early age to teens - and there is a wide choice available.
Winnrok Terrarium Kit DIY Night Light Gift
This is great for both encouraging imagination and an interest in science - and kids seem to love it
Spy Labs Master Detective Toolkit V2 | Forensic Kit
An unusual alternative for older teens - also great for older sibling groups (great for making up a “games bundle” gift
Cryptic Killers Murder Mystery Game - Marine Biologist Case
A great gift for kids with an interest in fashion and design
Cool Maker