Best Gift Ideas for 3-5 Year Old Kids

This is a continuation in our series of posts on how to find the best gifts for kids. In our previous post on this topic we discussed about looking right gifts for 1-2 year old children. In this, we will focus on 3-5 year old kids. We will supervene the same 4 step process as we had discussed earlier.

Understand the profile of kids in desired age group

Outdoor Rollerskates

Children in this age bracket of 2-5 years are extremely mobile, full of power and zest. Its almost impossible to keep them in one place. They are much more aware of their surroundings through Tv, comics and friends. They watch cartoons and even have their favourite super-heroes. They have their own liking for clothes, toys, accessories and colors. They have started going to play schools and are most probably enjoying the environment covering of their homes. They are very imaginative and to them nothing is impossible. Laws of physics are not for them. Superman can fly, Pluto the dog can keep its tail straight up and Donald-duck despite being a duck can speak clear English. They enjoy this free environment without limits of logic that we adults levy on it.

Define objectives and eye options

Their are clearly a lot more creative choices of gifts for kids in this age group. But because the kids in this age group are so aware, choosing the right gift is also very difficult. Their is a high opportunity that your gift may face outright rejection if it does not meet the mark and will never get played with. Here the most accepted gifts for kids are those that combine the newest trends amongst kids e.g. Beloved cartoon character, with utility and learning elements. Again ask the quiz, "what should a good gift do for the child". Here are some possible options

Help them rehearsal and build strength: 3-5 year old kids are growing very fast. They are growing in height, weight and bodily dexterity. Games and toys that will help them rehearsal and grow could form very beneficial gifts for kids. Examples of some such gifts are...

• Knock-me-down dolls
• Ball games
• Tri-cycle / bi-cycle
• Roller skates
• Swimming equipments

Help instigate curiosity and facilitate learning: They are exploring their environment and all is very new to them. Toys that help profess / grow their curiosity and retain building knowledge are...

• Electronic toys e.g. Challenging robots
• Lego kits
• Animal figures with sounds
• Magic slates
• Card-games on animals, places
• Puzzle sets

Help them go out and play: Tv, video games and board games are retention kids in-doors. Whatever that supports going out, playing in teams, interacting with others is an exquisite gift in my opinion

• Mini cricket kits
• Mini football
• Mini badminton kit

Foster creativity and imagination: Academics and bodily performance is something that can be observed. But creativity and imagination is not something that can be visually observed or tracked on a daily basis. It is foremost to get our kids to eye their creative sides. There are various toys ready today that will help them in this.

• Color books
• Magic slates
• Musical instruments

Ensure safety

As with 1-2 year old kids, it is foremost to keep safety in mind when buying gifts for kids of 3-5 years of age. There are any aspects to it and will need to be carefully based on the age and learning curve of the child.

• Sharp corners / edges: Ensure that the toy has level rounded edges and there are no sharp corners
• Projectiles: Things that emit projectiles e.g. Shooting guns, bows and arrows etc are a spoton no for kids of this age group. There is a strong opportunity of them injuring themselves or others with such toys
• Strength and build quality: Ensuring a good build capability and strength is high point here. More so, because the kids will take their toys out and play with a larger group of kids and sometimes without management of elders

The next step is to Explore, personalize and choose so that your gift is not just most beneficial but also most fun. You can find more facts on how to personalize gifts and tailor them to the needs of your kids on our website. You can also look for articles on looking gifts for kids of other age groups as well as on other topics connected to kids education, learning and growing up.