Five years is the age, although still quite childish, but already quite conscious. Right now, kids pay special attention to gifts - they already perfectly understand the essence of the donation process, but for them it is still magic, a fairy tale, without which a happy childhood is unthinkable. Therefore, parents and loved ones need to carefully select possible presentation options.
What should be guided by when choosing a gift?
It is necessary to choose a gift for a five-year-old child wisely, because it is as easy to upset him as it is to make him truly happy. The "recipe" for choice is actually quite simple, but for some reason many parents still manage not to guess. To better understand what the baby wants at this stage of his life, here are some useful tips:
- At the age of five, your child is already a person. Of course, not at the highest stage of their development, but with their own preferences and tastes. A five-year-old child is quite capable of formulating what he would like. Therefore, perhaps it is worth asking about it directly, and not to rack your brains again? It will be a little more difficult if you initially decided that it would be a surprise, but after all, no one canceled various leading questions. Ask for the opinion of your baby, as if abstracting from his personal holiday, for example, ask what is better to give another child for the birthday - a book or videos. At the same time, you had a suspicion that he would not refuse the ball, and if he did not express preferences in favor of the book, but rather appreciated the sports product more, then so be it - the ball! Such inquiries are especially relevant if the options you are considering are unusual.
- You don't even have to ask - just watch your baby. If he is surprisingly persevering and calm for his age, it may be better to give him a book or board game than goods for active sports, and vice versa. Do not chase trivial things, discard the principle of "doll for a girl, a car for a boy", because it works often, but not always.
- Consider gifting something that is directly related to the date. For example, if for the New Year it is very important for a 5-year-old child to give something that reminds of this particular holiday, then such gifts may not be suitable for a birthday.
- In any case, take into account your child's age and level of physical and mental development, as well as individual characteristics. It is no coincidence that all children's products are divided into age groups, because it is quite obvious that a five-year-old will not be interested in baby rattles, just as he will remain indifferent to what would delight a teenager. Consider also that boys and girls of this age have the most opposite interests in their entire lives.
Find the perfect balance between what you would like for yourself as a child and what you would wish for your child as an adult. In sum, this is all and will make the perfect gift.
"Educational" gifts
At the age of five, children are very curious and curious, and if you direct these character traits in the right direction, you can instill in your child a love of knowledge and teach him a number of sciences that will come in handy already in school years. This can be done by choosing the right developmental gift for your birthday, but about everything - in order.
Actually, the most widespread developmental gift in the world is a book, provided that its content corresponds to the level of development of the person who will read it.
At the age of five, the difference between individual children is already very noticeable - some have not even begun to learn the alphabet yet, and the most gifted by this moment have already managed to learn to read at least a little on their own... Accordingly, even a book that teaches reading will fit the first as a presentation, while for the second, a collection of fairy tales will be the best option.
Regular reading will improve this skill, and even teach the kid to read, which sooner or later will bear fruit in the form of a broad outlook and impressive erudition. In any case, the children's edition must be generously illustrated with beautiful bright pictures - now a lot of text is not needed yet, because it is mainly images that catch on. In fact, the kid has already grown up to some of the first encyclopedias - for example, about animals or dinosaurs.
Whatever you read to your child, the subsequent discussion with him of the read greatly contributes to his development - this is how logic is formed.
Simple table games such as loto also provide good results. First, the game contributes to the development of the same logic, because to win you need to know and understand the rules, plus use your brains. Secondly, board games are usually played with someone, and this definitely contributes to both the emergence of the ability to build communication and the general expansion of horizons. The competitive moment of the game is able to captivate the child for a long time, so he will learn without stress.
There are also special educational games that many representatives of the older generation in their childhood could only dream of. Some companies like Bondibon offer a huge selection of these products.
Various sets of a policeman or doctor are known to everyone and are already quite commonplace, but today's choice allows the baby to be in the place of any adult. And a paleontologist's kit, which includes all the basic tools, as well as a special block from which you can "dig up" figurines of prehistoric animals. Thanks to this, the child learns the principles of work of representatives of a particular profession, tries himself in their place, and it is possible that after buying such a toy, if he does not decide on a profession for life, then at least he will choose the general direction of his activities in the distant future ...
Sports present
The vast majority of children are distinguished by restlessness and a desire for constant movement, preferably faster. At the age of five, they are already quite confidently on their feet, and it's time to teach them to keep balance, and in general to teach them to ride on almost everything they can.
Of course, the most common sporting present is a bicycle. For a three-wheeled one, it’s probably a bit late, but on a two-wheeled one such a child will not immediately leave, but, having received the first bruises and scratches, he can completely abandon the idea of learning to ride.
In this context, a four-wheeled bicycle, made according to the two-wheeled principle, but with two small side safety wheels, which can be removed at any time, seems to be an excellent solution. Such a structure can be turned over only by a purposeful effort from the side.
When, over time, the child gains confidence, and the parents notice that the safety wheels no longer touch the asphalt while riding, the dad will simply take them off, and the bike will become two-wheeled - almost an adult, only small. Approximately from the same opera and such transport as a scooter.
A completely different principle for developing a sense of balance in skateboards. Don't worry - this is not as traumatic as it might seem, especially if you purchase one of the children's options. For example, longboards have a wider wheelbase and longer board length, which increases the speed, but at the same time gives the product additional stability - the rider does not feel the unevenness of the asphalt at all!
A skate cruiser is the same longboard, but with a shortened board, a cross between a longboard and an ordinary skateboard, which rolls a little slower, but weighs less, and is just as stable.
Another popular gift option is roller skates - the cause of many bruises in babies, which still do not make them quit their favorite business. Honestly, if you yourself have never skated on a more or less serious level, then it will be extremely difficult to find a really suitable model for your baby. It is clear that the wrong choice will complicate the child's learning, and even lead to injury. All the same is true for the winter version - ordinary skates. Therefore, when buying, you need to contact an experienced consultant.
For those regions where winter is long and snowy, skiing will be a very useful thing. Firstly, it is fun and interesting, it helps the baby to develop physically and improve his balance. Secondly, sometimes it's just practical - in conditions of constant deep snow, the ability to ski greatly contributes to the convenience of movement in the winter.
Since we are talking about winter types of children's transport, one cannot fail to mention another type - sledges. It’s just quite difficult to tie it to the sport, but still sledges, like all the other options presented, are also a means of transportation. Also, remember your childhood - after all, you probably loved winter, not least because of the opportunity to ride a sled down the hill.
Many parents are thinking about giving their child a real animal right now - it should teach the child to take responsibility, teach him to love nature and the environment, and just become a friend. Honestly, it is worth making such decisions carefully, since making a positive decision can lead to additional difficulties.
An interactive toy pet can be a good solution, which will not bring most of the problems that would arise with a living being. First of all, he is still not alive, so the consequences of too slow accustoming the child to responsibility will not become a manifestation of cruelty to the pet. Due to the lack of wool, allergy attacks are excluded from the small owner, and the sanitary and hygienic situation in the house will not deteriorate.
Finally, it is possible to check in advance the behavior of the baby in the event of a real animal appearing in the house, which will make it possible to more accurately determine whether it is worth purchasing. However, there is one more plus: interactive pets are produced even in such versions that no one will ever get in an apartment. for example, in the form of dolphins and horses.
On the other hand, a toy is not an animal. She will not cause such a stormy joy in the baby, as well as incredible affection with responsibility. A mechanical product will not become a friend to a child - he will always understand that this is just a creation of human hands.
What animal is better for present?
If you nevertheless decided to buy a real animal and you have suitable conditions for it, a puppy might be a good idea. It is a puppy, not an adult dog - if only because the children will get along much better with each other, and for some time they will grow together, although the dog, of course, will grow faster. By the way, this is also a plus, because a dog is man's best friend and his loyal protector.
With a sufficiently long life span, such a friend will be able to spend all his childhood and adolescence with the child, and the dog's high intelligence and general good nature almost guarantee that the dog will not harm the baby.
An exception is recommended to be made only for fighting breeds - they are, in principle, quite aggressive and will not always regard the inaccurate actions of the baby as childish foolishness.
A relatively good gift can be a kitten, but not angora breed - they also differ in a very wayward proud disposition. Cats can rarely be called human friends, but people love them for their fluffy and funny behavior, and children are no exception.
Buying small pets, such as mice or hamsters, is not yet recommended - there is a great chance that, through negligence, the owner will kill or cripple the animal, and due to the short life expectancy, even when buying, you will have to think about how to explain to the child why the pet is no longer there.
If you are confident in the child, you can purchase a guinea pig, care for which does not take much time. They usually live 5-6 years - longer than hamsters, and they bite much less often and not so much. Of course, it is unlikely that the pig itself will go into your arms, but among them there are very affectionate pets.
For tips on choosing a gift for a child of 5 years old, see the video below.
