Toys are still very popular with school children. Whether for Christmas, a birthday, or Easter, children usually make long wish lists. To ensure you don't lose track, I would like to give a few tips here on what our children are currently enjoying a lot:
Toys for children aged 6 and up – gift ideas
Board games for school children
Board games for 6-year-old school children there are quite a few on the market. Of course, it depends a little on the children's interests, but general games are usually very well received by all children. These games are not only a lot of fun, they often promote logical thinking, train memory, improve social behavior, and increase concentration.
If you want to learn something about Austria, the Austria game is a good choice. Here you get to know many regions and places in Austria better. Knowledge games also contribute to learning quite a bit alongside the fun of playing. To count better or to improve number sense, counting games like Elfer raus, Uno, or Ligretto are suitable. If you are looking for more games for 6-year-olds, read my article here:
Construction toys for childrenBoard games for children aged 5 and up
Many children love to make and build things, which is where
construction toys for children come in. For natural materials, wooden construction toys are a great option. There are already many models available, whether it's building a crane or a vehicle.Pedagogically valuable
are building sets from Geomag, where children also experience the fascination of magnetism. But Lego also offers great building sets or vehicles with Lego Technic, where children can let off steam while building.
Great for children are Gravitrax marble runs. Children love to build something and then let marbles whiz through.
Toy worlds to recreate for children
From the beginning, children like to imitate what we adults do and experience. Lego offers very different themes, such as Lego City or Lego Friends for children, so that everyday themes can be implemented playfully.
Of course, heroes from film and television should not be missing, which provides a wide selection, especially with Lego: Lego Star Wars, Lego Superheroes, Lego Elves or Lego Nexo Knights provide wonderful fantasy games.
Playmobil for children
There are wonderful toy worlds for this, such as Playmobil, which pick up on this. A visit to the farm, the zoo, the playground, or a school day – all this can be wonderfully reenacted with Playmobil sets. Beautiful fantasy worlds with a knight's castle or a fairy castle also provide lovely afternoons of play.
Barbie – Toy
Children, and usually especially girls, like Barbie dolls at this age, with which they can also partially reenact everyday life. Dressing a Barbie in beautiful clothes, decorating the Barbie house nicely – a highlight for 6-year-olds. Barbie also has vehicles and, of course, Ken, so that the brother can also play along very well.
Makeup doll
Also a styling head or hairdressing head is a nice activity for children. Here, hairstyles can be tried out and beautiful makeup, such as eyeshadow or lipstick, can be used.
Remote-controlled vehicles
Children at this age like to occupy themselves with remote-controlled vehicles or Vehicles with functions. Emergency vehicles with blue lights or excavators with remote-controlled shovels are popular here.
Craft supplies for children
Many school children love crafting in all its variations. Classic crafting with Craft supplies pens, scissors, punches, or beautiful paper is still popular with many children, not just at school. Various pens, wax crayons, chalk, or watercolors are also great. Children also still really like finger paints.
Craft sets for children
If you want to craft something specific, you will surely find exactly the right thing with various craft sets. Whether making clothespin figures, creating a mosaic, or casting soap – there is already a large selection for children.
Scratch art for children
Drizzling with scratch pictures allow for the creation of really beautiful works of art. With just a stick, children can bring out the colors under the black top layer. Beautiful things, I recommend the bookmarks, are then practical to use.
Sand art for children
Children like to work with a wide variety of materials. Sand pictures are wonderful for children; here they can handle colored sand and let beautiful works of art emerge.
Playmais for children
Speaking of different materials: Playmais is also nice for children. Here they can let their imagination run wild and create wonderful things. There are also ready-made sets, such as this one, where you have a picture as a template and have to decorate it with the Playmais.
Sticker book for children
Sticker books are a nice activity for children. It promotes fine motor skills, memory, and can also be done together with others. There are very beautiful sticker books for both boys and girls, where I would like to sit down myself.
Balls for children
Balls are great for children because they can do various things with them. Some already want to play real soccer, while others want to practice catching or throwing. Depending on preference, there are all kinds of balls to buy.
Books for children aged 6 and up
Reading is very important for school children – this way they automatically learn words and spellings, which also has a positive effect on writing. Books strengthen the imagination and allow you to dive into foreign worlds. There are great books for school beginners on the market, which usually provide a nice plot and also large letters for the children. Great books for 6-year-old children are still prepared in a child-friendly way with simple plots and beautiful illustrations.
At this age, Tip-Toi books are also still very popular with children, where the pictures are explained in a child-friendly way with a pen. This way, the child can read by themselves or have it read to them.
Read also:Â Good Children's Games for Schoolchildren
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