From 2 to 12 years old: our gift guide for children!

Giving a gift to a child is always a moment of joy and sharing. But how can you be sure you're making the right choice?

At a time when screens are taking a predominant place in their daily lives, it is essential to favor games that promote creativity, imagination and interaction.

Choosing a gift that is appropriate for the child's age and interests encourages them to develop their curiosity, motor skills and artistic sense.

To help you out, here is our selection of original gifts and easy DIY projects for children aged 2 to 12. Something to brighten up their faces and stimulate their development!

1. Gifts for 2-3 year olds

At this age, the child discovers the world around him through his senses. Educational games , such as the wooden abacus or the activity cube, stimulate his fine motor skills and coordination.

Sensory toys , such as fabric books or stackable puzzles, stimulate their sense of touch and sight.

You can also focus on the first construction games , such as Plus-Plus games or large foam blocks, to develop their dexterity and imagination.

Our favorite : the first Plus-Plus construction games with 29 pieces to develop your logic!

• Educational games (wooden abacus, activity cube)
• Sensory toys (fabric book, puzzle)
• First construction games (foam blocks, puzzle)

2. Gifts for 3-4 year olds

Between 3 and 4 years old , the child refines his gestures and develops his imagination . This is the perfect time to introduce role-playing games , such as the wooden dinette or the doctor's case , which allow him to imitate adults and invent stories.

Creative games , such as the ink pad or the magnetic board , encourage him to express his creativity.

Also consider evolving puzzles , such as the large format puzzle, to stimulate logic and patience.

Our gift tip for children aged 3 to 4 : Zimpli sensory toys!

• Role playing games (wooden play kitchen, doctor's case)
• Creative games (ink pad, magnetic board)
• Evolutionary puzzles (large format puzzle with few pieces)

3. Gifts for 4-5 year olds

At 4-5 years old , the child enters the age of "why". He is thirsty to understand the world and take on challenges .

Imaginative games , such as the reversible puppet or the wooden theater , allow him to create his own stories. Introduce cooperative games, such as the fishing game or the giant memo, to encourage sharing and mutual assistance.

As for manual activities , opt for a first cutting kit or a mosaic workshop to develop fine motor skills.

Want to please him for sure? Fall for the rock painting kit for children from Journey of Something!

• Imagination games (reversible puppet, wooden theater)
• Cooperative games (fishing game, giant memo)
• Manual activities (cutting kit, mosaic workshop)

4. Gifts for 5-6 year olds

Between the ages of 5 and 6 , children learn to read , write and count . They also open up to others through group games .

Board games , such as snakes and ladders or bingo, teach him to respect the rules and manage his frustration .

On the creativity side, he is ready for more elaborate kits, such as the pottery workshop or weaving, which stimulate his concentration and precision .

Also consider outdoor games , such as bowling or mini-golf, to develop coordination and balance.

Our current choice: Ara Créative’s inflatable coloring pages!

• Board games (goose game, bingo)
• Creative kits (pottery workshop, weaving)
• Outdoor games (bowling, mini-golf)

5. Gifts for 6-8 year olds

From 6 to 8 years old , the child becomes more independent and develops passions .

Scientific games , such as the microscope or the planetarium, satisfy his thirst for discovery.

DIY workshops , such as knitting or embroidery, allow her to create her own designs.

Also focus on creative hobbies , such as the fashion studio or the scrapbooking kit, to stimulate their artistic sense.

Evolutionary construction games , such as marble runs or Lego Technic, introduce him to the world of mechanics.

Are you still hesitating about a gift for a child aged 6 to 8 ? Give him a Fimo clay kit from Graine Créative !

• Scientific games (microscope, planetarium)
• DIY workshops (knitting, embroidery)
• Creative hobbies (fashion studio, scrapbooking kit)
• Evolutionary construction games (marble runs, Lego Technic)

6. Gifts for 8-12 year olds

Between the ages of 8 and 12 , children gain maturity and manual dexterity .

Advanced construction toys , such as solar-powered robots or model airplanes, bring him into the adult world.

Encourage their creativity with sewing kits, such as the sewing machine or the loom, to make their own accessories.

Introduce children aged 10 to 12 to the world with scientific experiments, such as the electricity kit or the mechanics lab, which satisfy their curiosity.

• Advanced construction toys (solar robots, airplane models)
• Sewing kits (sewing machine, loom)
• Scientific experiments (electricity kit, mechanics lab)

By choosing a gift that is adapted to the child's age and interests , you are giving them much more than just an object. Each stage of their development is an invitation to discover new horizons, through games and activities that arouse their curiosity and stimulate their senses. So, for a birthday , Christmas , Black Friday or any other occasion, opt for original and fun gifts that will make their eyes shine and grow their creative potential.

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