Christmas
The Unusual
Christmas Gift Guide
Surprise your kids with some quirky gifts this Christmas!
Reach For the Stars This Space Magnetic Pack is a great affordable Christmas gift with an intergalactic theme. Each pack contains a magnetic play tray, four board games, and two activity books. Also included is a set of twelve recycled colouring pens. There is a gorgeous Magical Forest theme too.
Take a Step Back in Time Encourage imaginative play by stepping back to a time of knights and dragons. This wooden toy shield and sword set is perfectly designed for little hands and big adventures. The shield comes with an easy-tohold thick cotton strap across the back with a natural-wood sword. Ages 4+. £15 Green Owl Toys www.greenowltoys.co.uk
Ages 5+. £25 Time Flies for Kids www.timefliesforkids.com
The Little Purple Box The Little Purple Box aims to bring fun educational activities that encourage children aged 3 - 7 to explore, play and learn, and give parents an opportunity to become a part of their learning journey. The company is run by a former teacher; so each activity is carefully designed and helps to develop key skills. www.thelittlepurplebox.com
Scoot Away!
We Dish You a Merry Christmas Ideal for train and car-mad toddlers, Munchy Play has launched the first-ever kid’s plate featuring a built-in track. Little ones can whizz their favourite toy cars and trains around meals, bringing fun to dining and little ones to the table. It makes a great stocking filler or gift for preschoolers. £14.50 Amazon 14 Families North West London
Spark Conversations The Together Equal Conversation Card pack is a great stocking filler for older kids. The cards provide thought-provoking and meaningful conversation starters for families. There are 52 questions in each pack. All profits fund the School Together Equal Programme promoting equality for everyone. Ages 7+. £7.99 Together Equal www.togetherequal.com
The Gruffalo themed scooter is a must for fans of this loveable foe. Exclusive for Christmas 2020, the range comes in a number of different Gruffalo prints and colours. Your mini adventurer will have a Christmas they will never forget. Ages 1-5. From £85.95 Micro Scooter www.micro-scooters.co.uk
Mesmerising Jigsaw Puzzle Each Carnovsky puzzle comes with 3 pairs of coloured glasses to highlight three different, unique images underneath. 3 in 1 Puzzle. £14.99. www.Amazon.co.uk Familiesonline.co.uk