What we are Gifting for the Holidays This Year
We like to keep it simple. Children do not need a lot of excess to experience the magic of the Holidays! But here are a few things we are looking at for our children and why.
Ages 6-8
Times Table Tray - for continued math practice in a playful way.
Starter Sewing Kit practice sewing buttons, mending clothing and crafting.
Kitchen Set Tools with built in safety rings as your child masters basic skills in the kitchen. Hello sous chef!
Starter Watch It is still important for your child to read analog.
Cook Book Some basic recipes your child may attempt independently.
Ages 4 +
We are Colorful Skin Tone Pencils (or here with coloring book) - for our children who are exploring the arts, drawing people and faces, it is important to introduce different skin tones so our young artists can not only enjoy a variety of shades, but experience representation of all individuals.
Modeling Clay Kit - build upon fine motor control and skill.
Around the World A to Z for learning and practicing phonetic sounds, this book has sandpaper letters to trace with fingers to make the hand to brain connection. Or a book of bedtime stories from the around the world to learn about different cultures.
Kids Cross Body Bag or here - for the independent child who loves caring for their own chapstick, sunglasses and other little treasures on the go.
Introduce game strategy with Guess Who
Ages 2+
How are you Feeling? Flash Cards- introduce emotions to toddlers in an easy, identifiable way.
Custom Board Book- Children love real stories and memories, create a book of friendly faces or snapshots from a recent trip or outing.
Weighted Blanket (also here or knitted version here) - promote solid sleep and comfort.
For beginning to explore with crayons. Safe beeswax crayons that are also the right shape to begin to foster your child’s correct pincer grip.
Woodpecker Game that encourages repetition and concentration, with the love of hammering!
