With the holidays and the festive season knocking at the door, there is a gift buying spree amongst all of us. But, most of us will agree to one fact that it is quite difficult to buy gifts for the kids. Moreover, finding a gift which will last them for a lifetime and teach them something is more difficult.
Here are some of the gift ideas for kids which will last them year long and can be a lifetime experience for them:
1. Share fun experiences: If you wish to give the child something to remember, share fun experiences with him/her. If your kid spends time with the whole family or goes to see a kids’ movie with the grandparents, then it will be a lifetime experience for him/her.
2. Enrolling kids to extra-curricular classes: If your kid is interested in a particular sport or musical instrument or any other type of extra-curricular activity, then you can enroll him/her to such classes. This will help them polish their skills and make them happy.
3. Membership of museum or zoo: Kids do enjoy playing with animals or look at old and grand things kept at the museum. Thus, it will be a good idea to gift your kids with a membership of the museum or the zoo. You will get unlimited free entrances, parking passes, special member nights and passes for Imax movies at the museum.
4. Monthly gift subscription: In the recent times, subscription boxes with themes from crafts, science projects, etc. are growing in popularity. You will find subscriptions from various companies like Kiwi Crate, Green Kid Crafts, Kelly Kit Art, etc. They will mail your child a package each month filled with several craft activities and supplies if you subscribe with them.
5. Donation in the name of the kids: Holidays are a time for giving. However, when you make a charitable donation in the name of your kid, make sure that your kids have a connection to it. You should involve the kid in the whole process as donations provide a wonderful learning experience for the kids. Donation of livestock through Heifer International or similar organisations can be a good idea. But, you should make sure that your kid is aware of the cause you care about.
Apart from the gift ideas mentioned above, playing family games or a going for treasure hunt during the holidays can also be good options. This will help families spend time together.