With the change in programming this year, we are thrilled to offer families and social workers the opportunity to “shop” on behalf of the children in their care. We want to provide a handful of gift suggestions for the age group you have selected, please take a look at the suggestions below. These gift suggestions are a guideline based on the top gifts requested last year and expressed interest from this year’s requests. These are simply suggestions for those who might need a little guidance or motivation in purchasing a gift. Of course, you are not limited to what is on this list!
Top Age Group Interests:
- Baby Essentials: clothing, diapers, baby wash items,
- Toys that help develop fine motor control and hand-eye coordination
- Toys that encourage sensory exploration or pretend play
Gift Suggestions:
- Activity Mats
- Push Carts or Walkers
- Learning Tables
- Building Blocks and Puzzles
- Interactive and Educational Books or Activities
- Disney, Cars + Trucks, PawPatrol, Bluey
Top Interests For This Age Group:
- Storytelling, pretend play, and exploration
- Board games and puzzles
- Develop creativity through building, drawing, and creating
Gift Suggestions:
- Reversible Sequin Fleece Pillow
- KiwiCo STEM Collection
- Slime Making Kit
- Lego Sets
- Star Night Projector
- Remote Control Monster Truck
Top Interests For This Age Group:
- Games that promote more advanced problem-solving and teamwork
- Activities to develop and test their physical skill
- Trendy brands and pop culture content
Gift Suggestions:
- Creative DIY kits such as Tie-Dye
- Minecraft items, clothing, memorabilia, video games
- Laser tag blasters and vest set
- Echo Dot or wireless headphones
- Lounge bean bag chair
- Tamagotchi Pix
Top Interests For This Age Group:
- Gifts to promote self-expression and independence.
- Develop budding interests, whether that’s music, crafting, sports, social media, photography, or beauty.
- Trendy brands and pop culture content.
Gift Suggestions:
- Tech: LED Strip Lites, phone cases, Echo Dot, Nest Mini, wireless headphones, Amazon Fire TV Stick
- Hobbies: Journal, KiiPixsmart phone photo printer, video games for Nintendo Switch,
- Style: Hydroflask, skincare set, PrettyGarden Shaggy Oversized Coat, local teams sports jacket or clothing
- Gift Cards: Target, Amazon, Nintendo eShop, coffee shops or fast food
- Educational: Art set, backpack, dorm or school supplies, lap desk,
Top Interests For This Age Group:
- Gifts to promote self-expression and independence.
- Gift for their first apartment/dorm, kitchen, wellness routine.
- Trendy brands and pop culture content.
Gift Suggestions:
- Tech: Neon wall signs, battery packs or charging stations, Echo Dot, bluetooth speakers,
- Home: Weighted blanket, Keurig K-mini single serve, Apple air tag, air fryer
- Style: Hydroflask, skincare set, Addidas, Champion, H&M
- Gift Cards: Target, Amazon, Homegoods, BestBuy, Ross, gas card
