For younger children giving them coloring books, crayons, and washable markers would be a great start. You could also include some modeling clay or even some sidewalk chalk. Older children might like a basket that contains construction paper, kid’s safety craft scissors, glue sticks, and markers. You might even consider purchasing a book on how to draw animals, cars, people, etc. Teenagers might enjoy finding paint, paintbrushes, charcoal pencils, sketchpads, paint-by-number kits, and colored pencils. The sky is the limit. Some of the things you would have to find in an artist store but for other things you could find at your local department or discount store.
If they are an avid reader, you could give them a gift certificate to a local bookstore or some books by their favorite writer. You might even include a personalized book for the child. Another great gift for kids is music. If you are not sure what type of music they prefer to listen to give them a gift certificate. You can never go wrong with a gift certificate. Some feel that is not an appropriate gift because it is not personal enough but many kids love to shop so this will give them the opportunity to do so. Gifts for kids who are sports minded would love to receive tickets to see their favorite team play or receive merchandise that advertises their team.
The easiest group to buy gifts for is smaller children between the ages of two and five. In this age group gifts for kids can include simple building blocks and toys, educational toys, picture books, coloring books, crayons, a doll, stuff animal, or small cars. These toys will help engage the child in creative play to help them develop fine motor skills and their imagination. Just remember that in this age group the gifts for kids should not contain any small pieces that can be swallowed.
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This post is written by Chris Strahan who is the owner of an immensely popular online gifts web-store funkgifts.com.au. Chris is involved in the day to day running and management of her website. Chris would like to invite to readers on Local Smile to visit the store. In case you are looking for gifts, gadgets, toys or novelties you are sure to find something interesting and also sells homewares, gifts for men & gifts for women too.