Already at the age of four, children consciously react to the holidays. Especially if it's their own birthday. Kids can already clearly articulate their desire for the gift and the holiday itself. Therefore, the gift should not be banal. A gift for a four-year-old should be interesting, useful and, most importantly, should give the birthday man a lot of positive emotions.
Features
The first thing that is important to consider when choosing a gift for a child is the characteristics of his age and character. There is a category of gifts that are ideal for a four-year-old child who is already going to kindergarten. And there are gifts, from the purchase of which is completely abandoned. Parents are much easier to choose a gift for your baby. They see their beloved child every day, monitor its development and are well aware of the peculiarities of character. But other relatives are sometimes very difficult to please with a birthday surprise.
Therefore, it is worth learning about the features of four-year-old children in more detail.
By this age, children are already indifferently starting to treat those toys with which they used to play with great pleasure. Various rattles, small clockwork toys, hanging musical carousels - all this remains in the past. Now it is much more interesting for them to play various professions and so-called role-playing games. Girls master the game of doctor or mother-daughter. Boys want to try on the role of a builder, driver or traveler.
In addition, four-year-old kids are becoming increasingly interested in such games that contribute to the development of logic, attention and thinking. Also, child psychologists point out the fact that it is from this age that most children begin to show their first interest in learning and in learning something new, interesting. Kids strive not only for games and entertainment, but also for development.
Before you share ideas on how to surprise and please children of four years, it is worth mentioning those presentations that you should immediately give up. It is not necessary to present this or that piece of clothing as a gift to a child. Such a gift will not impress at all and will not please the baby.
Also, do not give money. At this age, the child cannot appreciate the value of such a gift and cannot independently dispose of them.
Do not give children of this age jewelry. In addition, it is necessary to abandon this option as a pet. At this age, children will not be able to care for their pet, feed or walk it on their own. Moreover, most babies of this age perceive pets as toys, which can negatively affect the health of the animal.
Original gifts
Choose a gift for the child - not an easy task. Sometimes even parents may find it difficult to find something specific among such a variety of toys.
The most popular gifts for children of this age are plush toys. At this age, kids will probably be happy to receive as a gift a toy in the form of a favorite fairy-tale character.
It is possible to choose a teddy bear or the hero of any popular cartoon that your son or daughter likes.
Also, children will be happy to get not a simple, but an interactive toy. For example, it may be a cute cat, which begins to purr and meow as soon as the baby touches it. There are other options. For example, bears or doggies that sing children's songs. With such a toy it will be not only interesting to play, but also comfortably fall asleep.
Perfect as a gift various sets for games. For example, it may be a kit for a small doctor or a hairdresser. Girls love to play similar games. But for the boys there are other interesting sets. For example, a set for a small builder or plumber.
If the child is already interested in music, he likes to sing or just listen to music, then give him an original surprise. It can be a toy guitar, a compact drum kit, a baby piano or a microphone. Thanks to this gift, the child will be able to develop his musical talent.
If you have a country house, then why not please the child with a personal trampoline?
Choose the safest option, with a protective net and soft sides, so that the child can safely have fun and jump.
In the event that you live in an apartment and you have no place to install a trampoline, give the kid a tent. It can be a toy tent in the form of a house, train or even a castle. It is easy to remove if necessary, when folded, it does not take up much space in the closet. In such a cozy house, the child will be interesting to spend time. In addition, if necessary, such a house-tent can be taken with you, if you go on a visit to your grandmother for a few days or simply drive out of town.
Every child at the age of 4 will be happy to receive personal transportation as a gift. You can choose a stable scooter, which is absolutely safe for children of this age. And you can buy a tricycle. Do not forget to take care of the protection as a supplement and buy a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and comfortable sports shoes. If there is such an opportunity, then you can buy an electric car for your birthday.
The child will be able to manage such personal transport independently, and parents will be able to help him if necessary with the help of the control panel.
An original surprise for any child can be a trip to the zoo, amusement park or entertainment center. Such a gift may be given by relatives or friends who are invited to the feast, but do not know what to give. Give parents a gift card or certificate from one of the entertainment centers for a certain amount, and after the celebration any day they can go there with the child and have fun.
In addition, if you do not know what to give to the birthday man, and you want to present something original and memorable, then invite animators and a professional photographer to the celebration.
As a result, the birthday with his friends will have fun under the supervision of professionals, and adults can sit quietly at the table with their company. At the end of the holiday, all guests can take part in a special photo shoot.
Choosing useful gifts
Many grandparents want to present something unusual, but certainly useful, as a birthday present for their grandson or granddaughter. Therefore, it is best to choose among educational toys. For example, it could be a toy laptop or tablet. Developing children's toys resemble real gadgets that attract children of any age.
Thanks to such toys, the baby will be able to learn the alphabet and numbers. In addition, be able to entertain yourself by listening to various tales and songs.
Most modern children will be happy to play constructor. You can choose the usual block constructor, and you can give preference to a more modern, magnetic. This game develops fine motor skills and imagination of the child. Puzzles can also be classified as useful presents. Just try not to choose options with lots of small details.Choose the puzzles that are most suitable for this age, preferring more vivid and interesting stories.
Continuing the list of useful gifts, it is worth paying special attention to books. This is the best gift at all times for both children and adults. The main thing is to choose a suitable option for the child's age. Four-year-olds will be interested in music books.
Choose options with thick and rigid sheets so that the book does not become unusable too quickly.
You can choose a musical alphabet, so the kid will learn the letters. And you can opt for a famous and instructive tale. With such a book, the child will be able not only to look at the pictures, but also be able to listen to a song or audio fragment.
It's no secret that various creative activities have a very positive effect on the development of children. Drawing and modeling help to develop motility and imagination. A great gift can be a set for creativity. Just consider the age category of the birthday and do not choose difficult options. For example, for a four-year-old boy or girl, a set for drawing with sand is suitable. Everything you need is already in the set, this lesson is very like active children, as the sand helps them to become more calm.
A set in which there is a so-called kinetic sand is quite suitable. With it, the child can easily create different shapes. This activity will be interesting to boys and girls. If your child likes to draw, then buy him unusual paint. Pay attention to fingertips. Mastering an unusual drawing technique, the kid will be able to play on his own, show imagination and develop his imagination.
What else can you give?
Despite the fact that the child grows and grows up every day, it still remains a baby who spends a lot of time with pleasure in the sandbox. Therefore, it is possible to give a four-year birthday boy a good set for playing with sand. Such a gift can be called universal, as it is perfect for both boys and girls.
Since children of this age are very mobile and active, it is possible to give them some kind of game that will not only be interesting, but also help them develop physically.
For example, this koltsebros This game will be interesting to boys and girls. In addition, it can be played not only independently, but also in a cheerful company of friends in the courtyard.
Traditionally, as a gift for a girl of this age, you can choose a doll with a set of clothes or a cute baby doll that you can bathe, feed and wear. Also quite suitable as a presentation dollhouse. To date, there are a variety of options for such houses, you can choose any, relying not only on the preferences of the girl, but also on their financial capabilities.
A boy of this age will be happy to receive a railway as a birthday present. There are options with a set of trains, station, men and trees. This game will be interesting to the boy, even when he becomes a little older.
Children at any age love to draw. Someone prefers to draw with markers or crayons, and someone paints. In any case, the child will be happy with such a gift as a child's easel. This item is a double-sided board, on one side of which you can draw with chalk, and on the other with a marker or felt-tip pen. In addition, one side is magnetic, so you can easily attach a sheet of paper and draw with pencils or paints.. As a rule, such easels have a small shelf at the bottom where it is convenient to put pencils and you can place a glass of water in a special cell.
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