These gifts are reasonably priced. Some of them will be durable. Some will be consumable in the best way. All will fit into a stocking, gift basket, or gift bag. These are great gifts to stock up on so you always have a ready gift on hand. As always, my top picks will be at least a double win.
- Stretchy Sensory Strings — You can give the whole batch or one per person. They are soft, durable, colorful sensory toys that can keep hands busy in the car, during movies, and anytime that waiting is part of the picture.
- Aaron’s Thinking Putty — Love, love, love this nontoxic silicone putty that can be hours of fun. This particular one changes color as you use it. It is great for relaxation and sensory input. There are all sorts of fun options with different textures. AND . . . it comes in a tin. You know I love that. I keep a bunch of the mini tins on hand for little surprise gifts and for my workshops.
- Play-Doh is always a win. Every time I get out the Play-Doh, that smell takes me back to my own childhood. These are great to add-ins, plus I like to keep these mini ones for group play. Some kids like to mix. Some don’t. Each person can have their own colors. When I buy new, I can refill the mini containers.
- Adorable Baby Pop Fidgets — Colorful silicone and BPA-free plastic that can be used in the bath, the car, the high chair, airplane, etc. It is a set of three. Each one spins and offers the baby different textures. I want some for myself. 😉
- Whisper Phones: These double as toys and learning tools. Kids have fun whispering to themselves or pretending that it is an old-fashioned phone. It is also a great way to practice reading aloud, spelling words, or any other schoolwork that requires learning.
- Brain Teaser Puzzles 9 pc wooden and metal brain teaser puzzles for older kids and adults. These travel-sized puzzles require logic and critical thinking.
- Rainbow Pencils These are great for fun drawing and sketching, but are also very practical motivators to practice letters, numbers, handwriting, spelling words; not to mention, writing notes to others.
- 4-color Pen Who doesn’t love a 4-color pen? The novelty alone makes it a fun gift. I keep a stash of these most of the time. I also use them in a note-taking class I lead, but that’s another story for another day.
- Compass Even if they only use it to locate North, it can be fun. At the very least, it is fun to learn about directions for even younger children. Older kids can use it for navigation and reading topographical maps.
- Compact Binoculars Here you have an excellent set of compact binoculars that are easy to take on the go. They are durable, shock absorbing, and molded for kids hands.
- Monocular — A more grown up compact version in the monocular. Waterproof and easy to take on the go.
WINS: compact, durable, promotes learning, fosters doing activities together, creativity, critical thinking skills, life skills
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