Chances are, your kids are already thinking about what they want for Christmas. There’s also a good chance their list is full of all the hottest and most popular toys on the market this holiday season.
Unfortunately, if your kid is like most other kids, these trendy toys aren’t going to keep their attention very long. Even worse – half of them will wind up broken before Christmas day is over. The good news is, there’s another option. Why not give the gift of learning?
There are all sorts of toys that will inspire creativity in your kids, while fostering a life-long love of learning. Some great toys to consider giving this holiday season, that will teach rather than break, can be found here.
Science Equipment
Science gifts are great for both boys and girls. Not only do these gifts let kids get “hands-on” with experiments, there are gift options for virtually all age groups. This means you can feel confident the science kit you purchase will be safe for your little one.
Some popular examples of science-related gifts to give include magnet sets, solar system models, electronics kits, microscopes, science kits, and telescopes. Think about something your child likes to do, and how they can turn it into a hands-on science experiment. Both you and your child will love it.
Puzzles
This year, why not give a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas? Puzzles aren’t only a fun activity, they also stimulate the mind.
You can choose a puzzle based on your child’s age and ability. What’s even better, you can choose puzzles that have images of your child’s favorite things, which will make them even more interested and excited in this gift.
Board Games
What child doesn’t love board games? The fact is, board games are great for teaching kids’ important social skills, such as how to take turns and how to be a good loser and a good winner. Also, games offer a great way for families to bond, while helping children develop critical-thinking skills.
Books
Giving the gift of a book in a subject area that interests your child is a great present, too. Studies have shown that children who actually own books have much higher reading levels than those who do not.
Buying a book for a child should be pretty easy. After all, they are available at all price points and reading levels, which means you can find the perfect book for your child. If you aren’t sure what books a child has (for example, if you are buying for a niece or nephew) you can give a gift card to a bookstore.
Season Passes
While this gift is a bit more unconventional, it’s still a great gift. You can buy passes for a wide array of museums, aquariums, zoos and more. This is a gift that can be used year-round and enjoyed by your entire family.
Also, parents are going to appreciate the gift of an experience for their child, instead of something else that goes into their cluttered room – never to be seen again.
Classes
A child can learn quite a bit from a single class. However, these can be expensive. Why not make this your Christmas gift this year?
Art classes, soccer camp, swimming lessons, taekwondo classes, ballet lessons – the list goes on and on. There are classes available for virtually every interest.
As you can see, there are quite a few educational gifts that any child would love. Take your pick and give the gift of learning to the children in your life this year.
