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Kids do things that amaze us when they’re still developing, such as touching everything or asking “obvious” questions. Children absorb information like crazy when they’re still small, as they’re often compared to sponges, able to store a massive amount of information quickly.
This discovery phase is linked with the need to get accustomed to the world and fit in, so parents must treat it with considerable seriousness. If kids are encouraged to explore their surroundings further, their capacity to understand the world will improve so they can face it as adolescents or young adults.
Kids also have the tendency to collect things, such as leaves, rocks, or even insects. This activity has numerous benefits as it can help them mature socially, learn to negotiate, and be organised. So, if your kids love to be a collector, here are some gifts that could make them happy.
Franchise figures
Cartoon franchises are some of the most loved pieces of entertainment by adults and kids. Series like Pokémon, Marvel, or Pixar are timeless as their stories live forever. If your kids are fans of such a franchise, you could make the perfect gift by offering one or two pieces from a figure collection. Vinyl figures come in a great variety to choose from and are affordable, so there’s no chance of them getting kids bored of collecting them.
Starting to gather such a collection could also help them be more financially responsible because they’ll learn how to earn and manage money to increase their collection and understand how money works. At the same time, a collection they love will help them instil the habit of caring, which will be important when they have a pet.
Books
Books are another great thing to collect, whether they’re part of a long-term story or not. For example, Harry Potter has about seven books that extend the story, but different providers offer unique collection sets that can look amazing in your kid’s room.
Dune is yet another loved book series with six official novels and 23 books as part of the franchise. Indeed, getting them all might be challenging, but it’s worth the effort in the end when they have completed it. Collecting books might be a common hobby, and while it’s not that expanded in the digital era, it’s still loved by book fans.
Journals
Writing, whether digitally or physically, is one of the most essential things the humanities has achieved since it ensures that information is offered from one generation to another. Writing has also allowed people to dwell in the imagination realm and create beautiful stories, which is why we’ve been blessed with renowned writers who changed our lives.
If your kids are into writing or love to express themselves, you could frequently buy them journals where they can write daily or weekly about things they experienced and lessons they learned. Writing your emotions, or journaling, is beneficial for one’s mental health because it allows the mind to dump everything in a place and then organise thoughts. When kids are getting older, they’ll be able to read more about them and find out who they really are.
Foreign coins and currency
One efficient way to learn about the world and see it as it is can be done by looking at the past. That’s why collecting foreign coins and currencies of the present and the past will teach your kids how easily the world changes, and they must learn to adapt.
Foreign currencies will also help them learn more about the world’s history, which will weigh in their view on it. Such gifts might be more difficult to pursue in the long term because some people sell used coins for high costs. However, there are many websites where people donate their coins for others to collect, and some are pretty affordable. You’d be surprised to find how many ancient coins are out there for art lovers to collect!
Classic games
All kids love playing games, especially when their parents or friends join. Besides video games, which are quite popular among youngsters at the moment, playing classical games still has a special appeal. Not only does it bring people together, but it also helps develop cognitive and social skills. So, collecting them will impress anyone coming by because such a collection shows a true commitment to one’s passion.
You could start with games like Monopoly, which is widely played and understood by people. Another great game is Clue, in which players try to figure out who committed the crime. Pictionary is great for those who love to paint, while bingo is the perfect game for a family night, where everyone creates their own bingo board using letters, words, or pictures.
Magazines
Again, magazines might not be that interesting for kids as they can find anything they want in the digital form. However, children might love reading a magazine from time to time as they’re not bombarded by advertisements, and they can enjoy their time in quiet without having to hurry to scroll.
There are many magazine ideas for kids that are both educational and entertaining. For example, the National Geographic Kids magazine includes various subjects of interest, such as animals, nature, and games. These magazines are best for children between six and nine years, but there are also various for children between three and six years, including photographs and interactive picture games. Of course, there are many other magazine examples, such as BrainSpace, Click, or Highlights for Children, so choose something they love and engage well with.
What do you think about collections as gifts for children?
Children must be left to explore the world safely, and the only way they can do it is by engaging in fun and cultural things. That’s why kids who love to collect will develop better in their adolescent years because they’ve been exposed to valuable information as children. Hence, you could start offering your kids gifts for them to collect further, whether they consist of figurines, books, or magazines.
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