Christmas Gift Guide for Kids – 2021

It’s November, and with Halloween done and dusted, it’s now time to start thinking about and planning for Christmas! And if you’ve got kids to shop for (your own or nephews/ nieces/ friends), then you’ll probably be stuck for ideas and spoilt for choice because there really is so much out there!

I’ve sourced out some of the best and most popular games, toys and items for kids aged 6-11ish, so take a look and see what suits your fancy!

Board games/ experiments

There’s nothing like a good family board game to brighten up the dull and dark winter evenings, and to keep entertained during the Christmas holidays. Here are two that sound ‘horrible’ but are actually a lot of fun!!!

Horrible Histories – The Board Game

Kids love the show Horrible Histories and now they can re-live it through this board game too. The game tests their knowledge of our gruesome past, from the Rotten Romans to the Vile Victorians and beyond, as you race through history answering questions full of foul facts and jokes. Alternatively, you can choose to perform an action instead, like miming Admiral Nelson!

With over 600 questions, packed with facts and knowledge, this is a board game that also teaches in a fun manner, and can be enjoyed by boys and girls. The game is available from Wicked Uncle.

Horrible Science Explosive Experiments

This is an ideal Christmas gift for a child (boys and girls) because which kid doesn’t like a good explosive experiment?! Horrible Science Explosive Experiments comes with a plastic rocket, a plastic volcano, sand, slime powder and more helping kids to create and launch their own cool rocket, make and watch a volcano erupt, create a lava lamp or mix up some seriously slimy snot.

The experiment kit is suitable for 8+ and provides hours of edutainment. It is available from Bright Minds.

Neon Light Up Message Frame

This Neon Effect Light Up Message Frame makes a cute gift for a child of any age, really! Ideal in their room or on their study table, kids can create their own glowing messages, notes, doodles or just show off their artistic talents on the glass of this LED neon-effect frame.

This gift can double up as a way to showcase your child’s doodles and other art, or act as a message board – write inspirational quotes for them every morning or reminders for the day. Either ways, the vibrant neon colours are sure to add some dazzle and sparkle to your kid’s room this Christmas.

The frame can either be hung up on a wall or stand free on a flat surface.

Stomp Rocket

This 100% kid-powered outdoor game is oodles of fun! Run, jump and STOMP to launch these rockets up to 400 feet in the air – yup, that’s longer than a football field! The best part is that adults can (and often do) join in, making it great outdoor family entertainment. Perfect for year-round play and helps keep the kids outdoors and active (and away from screens!).

The pack includes a Stomp Launcher and 3 Super High Performance Rockets. There are no batteries required; and it’s simple and quick to assemble. You can buy the Stomp Rocket here.

Gift the gift of theatre

If you’re looking to gift an experience instead of a physical gift, there’s plenty of choice of children’s theatre, including Christmas-themed shows and pantomimes. From the ever-popular The Snowman to The Nutcracker to Pantoland to the much-loved Stick Man and many more, there’s a show for every age group. Make your child’s Christmas even more magical and memorable…

Cosy X’mas PJs

Who doesn’t love cozy Christmassy PJs? Frugi has a lovely range of organic cotton nightwear for kids of all ages (including babies and toddlers) which would make a lovely Christmas gift. What’s more, there are also matching sets available for grown-ups, so if you’re the family who likes to do matching PJs on Christmas, you’re sorted!

Frugi also has a lovely Christmas Furoshiki cloth in which you can wrap up the pyjamas, adding that extra something to your Christmas gifting.

PS: See the stocking filler section below for more gifting ideas…

Arts and crafts

Those looking for art and craft-related activities and products, look no further than Baker Ross – a one-stop-shop for everything arty and crafty. From art supplies to craft materials, seasonal as well as educational art and craft kits, and a whole load more, there’s no dearth of creativity here (also see Stocking Filler section).

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Contigo water bottles for kids

Contigo Easy Clean water bottles available on Amazon make for a great Christmas gift for kids. Not only do the bottles look very funky, but are designed keeping clumsy little hands in mind, being 100 % spill-proof. And mums will be pleased too because, as the name suggests, these are really easy and quick to clean too! Win-win!!!

And for slightly older kids, there’s the Contigo Chug Autospout Water Bottle also available on Amazon which comes in a range of awesome colours and is perfect for sports, hikes and days out.

Stocking Fillers

The SnapWatch

The SnapWatch is indeed a ‘snappy happy way to tell time’ – and looks super cool too! The snap-on watch has a flexible LED digital display which clearly shows the hours and minutes on separate lines, making it easy for younger children to tell the time.

Features include 12/24 hour format, date and year, and a two button control. No software or app is required and it is splash proof as well.

A funky and awesome stocking filler gift, the SnapWatch can be purchased here.

Christmas-themed art and craft mini-kits

Fill up those stockings with fun Christmas-themed art and craft kits from Baker Ross – decorate your own Christmas trees, make your own baubles, and colour in your own door hangers. Add a dose of creativity to your kids’ stocking. Or, how about these cute festive mugs, perfect for sipping your hot chocolate!

Christmas socks in a bag

Frugi’s Super Socks in a Bag make for a cute (and useful) stocking filler item! The super soft and snuggly organic cotton socks come wrapped up in a matching gift bag (and can even be hung on the tree as a surprise!), and are perfect for keeping those little cold feet warm and toasty through winter.

Disclosure: I was gifted some of the items in the gift guide to review; however, all opinions are my own.

And if you’re looking for some gift ideas for your Children’s Christmas Eve Boxes, then check out this post by Twins, Tantrums and Cold Coffee.