Mind-Expanding Gift Ideas for Kids That You’ll Love
Kids' brains are like sponges — absorbing everything around them. So we've come up with fun gift ideas for kids that also spark their natural desire to learn. We highlight gifts that will delight both boys and girls and explore how each will benefit your child. Hop aboard our tour of the gift galaxy.
Reach for the Stars
We know you love your child to the moon and back. With the Galaxy projector lights you can take them to the stars without even leaving home. Featuring 10 different lighting modes, this mini laser projector fills any room with a magical starry scene and atmospheric music.
Stars of Wonder
The relaxing waves of light from the Galaxy Projector will help send your child to sleep. And once they've nodded off you can borrow it and put your feet up too. As well as the benefits of relaxation, this projector also inspires kids to ask, "What's out there?" It has the wow factor to fire their imaginations and interest in the universe.
Blasts from the Past
Children learn about the world through play. While some things, like technology, do change from generation to generation, the fundamental development skills that children learn while playing don't change. Retro toys like wooden train sets, puzzles, and dollhouses make wonderful gift ideas for kids. They help to develop relationship and problem solving skills, as well as hand-eye coordination and imagination.
Retro toys also offer you a sense of nostalgia. It's heart-warming to see your kid having fun with a toy that you played with as a child. One of the many joys of being a parent or guardian is that you get to play again too!
Gifts for the Future
We all want our kids to achieve their full potential. Learning to code is an important skill to prepare them for life and work in the 21st century. And, like other skills, it can be learned through play. There are many coding toys available but our pick is Botley the Coding Robot from Learning Resources. Using a set of coding cards, this cute little robot helps kids to learn problem solving and the basics of coding without needing a screen. It's suitable for ages 5+.
Girls Can Code Too
If your daughter is interested in coding, or any of the STEM subjects, she may have been told it's only for boys. To encourage her you could buy a book featuring women or girls working in these fields. Two we've seen that would make thoughtful gifts are Ara the Star Engineer by Komal Singh and A Computer Called Catherine by Suzanne Slade.
That's the end of our tour through the never-ending universe of gifts for kids. Whether you choose a coding robot, a beautiful dollhouse or a room full of drifting stars, your gift will bring joy and wonder to your child.