The best gift ideas for the New Year and Birthday for a child 9-10 years old

The image of any holiday in the mind of a child is closely related to the painful and pleasant expectation of surprises. And as for the New Year and Birthday, children begin to wait a couple of months before the significant date. Gradually, the festive mood begins to capture adults. Together with him comes the question: how to please your beloved child?

If a toy can be an ideal gift for kids, then for modern children aged 9-10 years this is no longer relevant. We offer you to get acquainted with the best ideas for gifts for the New Year and Birthday for a child of 9-10 years old, as well as some tricks that allow you to find out what the matured heir dreams of.

Age features to consider when choosing a gift

At the age of 9-10, children already consider themselves almost adults and may well be offended when they receive a plush hare as a gift. At the same time, they still want the feeling of a miracle, so giving something completely practical (for example, a new school uniform) is also not worth it. It is important to choose a gift taking into account age characteristics. In this case, he will not only like him, but will also help direct the development of the child in the right direction. Children 9-10 years old are characterized by:

• activity, craving for adventure, dancing, active games;
• disregard for appearance;
• exploratory instinct;
• craving for knowledge of the abstract;
• collecting everything in the world;
• bright and free expression of emotions;
• independence and hidden fears;
• imitation, the emergence of an ideal image, example;
• formation of social status, children assess how their appearance corresponds to the standards adopted in the environment.

Top 3 parenting tricks or how to find out what a child 9-10 years old wants to receive as a gift

At 9-10 years old, the child is already old enough and, when asked to write a letter to Santa Claus, can tell in detail about the mythical nature of this character, unless, of course, the message to the winter wizard is an annual family tradition. Psychologists recommend just talking about what he wants to receive as a gift. But it's so nice to keep the feeling of anticipation, miracle, to make a surprise. If children know exactly what is in the box, an important emotional component of the holiday disappears. Therefore, this conversation is best carried out a couple of months before a significant event or disguised. Here are three proven parenting tricks you can use.

Advent calendar

Advent calendar is a waiting calendar. Initially, the expectation of Christmas was meant, but today it is used for any significant event. The calendar can contain from 30 to 7 cells, symbolizing the remaining days. The most popular option is a house with opening windows, each of which hides some kind of surprise. It can be a treat, a game, relief from some household chores, or any other encouragement. In order to find out what your child wants to receive as a gift in 3, 7.13 cells, in addition to a sweet surprise, put an assignment in which:

• ask to write or draw three things that a modern boy or girl dreams of;
• you need to imagine that he is an adult and chooses a gift for his children himself;
• act as a critic: together with an adult, review and comment on several catalogs with possible gifts.

The technique works well with children from 3 to 14 years old, has many design options and has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages

• allows you to create a festive mood long before the holiday itself;
• brightens up the tedious process of waiting;
• relieves adults from the need to answer the question of how many days are left until the New Year or birthday;
• a good option for organizing joint leisure;
• allows you to find out several options for the desired gifts, a nine-year-old student will quite consciously give you hints, but at the same time, since several options will be listed, the feeling of mystery will remain;
• the calendar can become a thematic interior decoration.

disadvantages

• preparation is creative and time consuming;
• the result depends on the artistry, involvement of the adult in the process.

Ritual of desires

Children love mystical rituals, especially if they are associated with a secret, expectation of a miracle, out of their everyday life. You can come up with any ritual based on the individual characteristics, hobbies of the child. For example, the Pole Star ritual. At about 8 pm, start demonstratively going outside. To the natural question of the child, where are you going, answer that you want to try your luck by performing the ritual of materializing desires with the help of the energy of the polar star. After all, today the star is in the right position.

Offer to participate. But be warned that you need to get ready quickly, because time is limited. Going out into the street, invite the child to find the polar star, tell me how to do it, show it. Then describe the essence of the ritual: you need to carefully look at the star, imagining that a thin thread of connection is stretched between you. On this connection, you need to send a message loudly shouting your desire. Then close your eyes, count to 5, look at the star again. If her light has changed a little, then she gave up energy and the wish will come true.

Advantages

• ease of execution;
• does not require preliminary preparation;
• maintains belief in miracles;
• gives new knowledge in astronomy;
• there are no material costs.

disadvantages

• the result depends on the persuasiveness, artistry of the adult;
• you need to go outside;
• you need to know at least approximately where the polar star is;
• an adult should also shout a desire without fear of public opinion.

Expert opinion

Children 9-10 years old consider themselves to be quite adult and independent. At the same time, they really like to demonstrate to their parents their awareness of some issue. Situations when a child feels that he knows and is able to do something better than his mother, can advise, teach, greatly improve his mood and self-esteem. They allow you to strengthen trusting relationships in the family. Here it is important to be able to listen seriously, ask clarifying questions, treat your beloved child like a colleague. This method must be used at least 3 weeks before the holiday, so that the memories of it can be crowded out by others. Prepare pictures on a tablet or other medium with possible gifts, based on the age, gender, hobbies of a son or daughter.

In the evening, ask for some attention, explain that advice is needed. Describe the situation: your colleague has a nephew (niece) of his age, who has a birthday soon, but the colleague has absolutely no idea what to give, since he does not understand the modern hobbies of young people, advise what you can choose. Show pictures. Watch carefully for reactions, emotions. The child will unconsciously project the situation onto himself and tell what he would like.

Advantages of the method

• increases self-esteem;
• helps to establish trusting relationships in the family;
• gives several possible gift options.

disadvantages

• requires preliminary preparation and technical means;
• the result depends on the artistry of the adult.

What is customary to give children for the New Year in different countries

New Year is a wonderful holiday that allows everyone, regardless of age, to plunge into the world of fairy tales and magic. Kids, teenagers, adults all the time in a hurry count the days before the holiday in the same way, decorate the house, pick up gifts.

The tradition of giving New Year's surprises dates back to ancient Rome. According to legend, the first presents were small branches of laurel, symbolizing happiness and good luck.

Today, in any country on this holiday, children are given many gifts. What exactly will be in a beautiful box depends on the country, traditions, mentality:

• Austrians are very practical and prefer to give something that will be used constantly over the next year. Most often, a set of designer clothes and accessories is presented.
• In Holland children find bags of waxed paper with pies, nuts, sweets, which, according to legend, are laid out in their shoes by the Magi.
• In Hungary, books or sledges are considered traditional gifts for children.
• In Germany, children are given traditional wicker baskets with cookies, sweets, and little surprises.
• In France, they prefer to give emotions: excursions, photo sessions, trips. They also buy toys and books.
• In England, it is customary to collect a paper craft message with wishes for Father Christmas and burn it in a fireplace. Adults, of course, take into account the desires of their children, but more often they give clothes, accessories to them, toys. Small presents, sweets and nuts in the morning are found in stockings hung on the mantelpiece.
• In Bosnia and Herzegovina, sweet surprises are most often presented in beautifully decorated fabric bags. Grandmothers love to give handmade things to their grandchildren, everyone gets long knitted socks and scarves as a gift.
• It is accepted in China distribute to children envelopes made of red thick paper with money. It is believed that this is how parents pass on good luck and wealth to the next generation.

7 gift ideas for girls from mom, dad and other relatives

Girls aged 9-10 are no longer toddlers, but almost adolescents. Their lives are full of experiences and little adventures. They are no longer just little princesses, but brave travelers, discoverers, fashionistas, needlewomen. Here are seven age-appropriate gift ideas and the latest trends in the world of children's desires.

Creative notebook and sketchbook

Creative notebooks and thematic sketchbooks are a wonderful gift not only for young artists, but also for all curious, creative people. They look like notebooks made of good paper for drawing or writing with unusual pictures, assignments, sketches. The average cost is 400 rubles.

Advantages

disadvantages

• there are cheap fakes of original editions from low quality materials;
• children's options are not available in all bookstores, it is better to order online with delivery.

Color-changing sequin bag or backpack

Fashion accessory - bag or backpack with double-sided sequins. One has only to slide the palm over the surface, as the color and pattern will completely change. The average price is from 1200 rubles.

Advantages

disadvantages

• many cheap fakes of poor quality;
• it may be difficult to clean the product.

Set of fashionable phone cases

Today a cell phone is a constant companion of every girl. On the one hand, this is a useful gadget so that parents can contact an overly independent child at any time, on the other, it is a fashionable attribute of a modern student. Cases made in 3D style, with cat's paws, with gel fillers, thematic (for example, with the Hogwarts castle), with images of unicorns, anime heroes and other mythical characters are relevant. The average price of one cover is 1000 rubles.

Advantages

• design does not interfere with functionality;
• you can choose an option that reflects the girl's personality and hobbies;
• are available, sold both in specialized stores and on Internet resources.

disadvantages

• draws undue attention to the gadget;
• you need to know exactly the model and dimensions of the phone.

Pajamas-Kigurumi

Kigurumi - funny warm pajamas made of flannel and other materials in the form of an animal costume or a character of some cartoon, fairy tale. The average price is 2000 rubles.

Advantages

• comfortable, warm pajamas;
• does not restrict movement;
• pleasant to the touch.

disadvantages

• some of the types of fabrics used may cause an allergic reaction;
• hand wash only recommended.

Specialized kits for creativity

At this age, many girls try their hand at making various accessories and souvenirs. A variety of creative kits can help you with this.

Type of set	Approximate set of elements	average price
Beading	beads from 3 to 18 colors weaving line schemes additional attributes (large beads, pendants)	from 100 to 1200 rubles
Rainbow loom	rubber bands from 5 to 50 colors hook machine tools weaving patterns	from 350 to 2000 rubles
Scrapbooking	album or diary scrapbook paper stamps cutting tool glitter glue stickers	from 250 to 2500 rubles
Soap making	soap base molds decor elements instruction	from 250 to 1500 rubles
Perfumery	perfume oils base solvent probes test tube pipettes vials	from 400 to 5000 rubles

Advantages

disadvantages

• some types of work require adult supervision;
• components can cause allergic reactions.

Certificate for visiting a children's beauty salon

Little women of fashion will like this gift very much, it will make you feel completely grown up. You can order a trendy haircut, festive styling, curling and braiding. Also in some salons they can offer the services of a stylist, make a neat manicure or pierce the ears. The average bill is about 800 rubles.

Advantages

• the girl can show independence by choosing the type of service;
• individual approach;
• allows you to spend time with your mom, find common interests and topics for discussion;
• can help solve the problem of onychophagia if a special coating is used for the manicure.

disadvantages

• not all salons provide a complete list of services.

Popular games: twister, monopoly, dixit

At the age of 9-10, girls really like games that can involve the whole family or play with girlfriends. Some of the most popular options are twister, monopoly and dixit. The average price is 1200 rubles.

Advantages

• the game unites the whole family;
• allows you to have fun;
• promotes the development of logical thinking;
• allows you to show individuality.

disadvantages

• company is required to play;
• the result depends on the emotionality and artistry of adults;
• you need to prepare the playing space.

6 gift ideas for boys from mom, dad and other relatives

Finding a suitable gift for a boy aged 9-10 is difficult enough. You will not surprise him with another typewriter or Lego set. Nevertheless, if you know what the child is fond of, the problem becomes quite solvable. We offer 6 popular options for gifts for a boy of 9-10 years old for his birthday or New Year.

Burnout kit

9-10 years old is a great age to learn how to burn. Boys like working with the device, the smell, the realization that you can do something yourself, almost like a dad. The average price is 1200 rubles.

Advantages

• develops accuracy, perseverance;
• stimulates creative thinking;
• allows you to show individuality.

disadvantages

• the device is fire hazardous;
• requires constant supervision from an adult.

Camouflage suit

Camouflage will be an ideal gift for a boy dreaming of military service, a future hunter, traveler, and an avid fisherman. The average price is 1600 rubles.

Advantages

• comfortable, practical suit;
• does not restrict movement;
• easy to wash;
• tear resistant;
• allows you to get closer to the dream.

disadvantages

• you need to know the exact size, fitting is desirable;
• often out of stock, pre-order required.

Sport equipment

Children 9-10 years old are highly physically active. Many attend sports clubs and have already achieved some success. A useful gift in the form of specialized sports equipment will help to please and help in achieving the goal. It could bepunching bag, protection elements, hockey stick, special shoes, weights and much more.

Advantages

disadvantages

• high price;
• specialist advice is required;
• the required element is not always available.

Technique simulation kit

Traditionally, one of the most popular gifts for a 9-10 year old boy is a modeling kit. On sale are models made of wood, plastic, thick cardboard, with an inertial motor. You can assemble a car of any brand with your own hands, an airplane, a battleship, a tank, even an orbital station. The average price is 900 rubles.

Advantages

• wide range of models;
• develops fine motor skills, perseverance, accuracy;
• supports the desire for knowledge;
• could be the beginning of a new collection.

disadvantages

• requires adult supervision;
• it is important for the first experience to choose not too simple and not too complicated model.

Remote control transport

All boys, regardless of age, love to play cars. At 9 years old, it's time to switch to radio-controlled models. It can be racing cars, SUVs, military equipment, helicopters. Dads will be happy to join the game. The average price is 1500.

Advantages

• wide range of models;
• there are budget options from 300 rubles;
• the toy teaches you to concentrate;
• develops fine motor skills;
• you can buy a pair and arrange family competitions.

disadvantages

Board games: mini-football, hockey

All children are very emotional and reckless, which is why they like active board games so much. For boys, mini-football or hockey will be an excellent gift. The average price is 3,500 rubles.

Advantages

• most manufacturers produce additional components, you can pick up new items instead of lost ones;
• develops attention, reaction speed, logical thinking.

disadvantages

• if mishandled, parts break easily;
• a partner is required to play fully.

4 thematic lists of universal gifts

We offer 4 thematic lists of universal gifts that are suitable for both girls and boys:

Modern gadgets

A welcome gift for every "almost teenager" will be a new gadget or an improved technical accessory, for example:

1. portable USB speaker;
2. new phone;
3. 3D pen;
4. the tablet;
5. smart watch;
6. a flash drive of an unusual shape;
7. selfie tripod;
8. good headphones.

Experiment Kits

The next popular category is kits for experiments in various fields, from simple cooking to drawing up maps of the starry sky. This list includes:

1. apparatus for the production of popcorn;
2. apparatus for making cotton candy;
3. chocolate fountain;
4. microscope;
5. telescope;
6. kits for chemical experiments;
7. kits for studying simple physical laws;
8. magician sets.

Outdoor attributes

All children aged 9-10 are very active and love to spend time with their parents somewhere in nature. The following will help to make your leisure time more intense:

1. bicycle;
2. Kick scooter;
3. videos;
4. ice skates;
5. quadcopter;
6. gyro scooter;
7. snow scooter;
8. tubing.

Gift certificates

Gift certificates are gaining more and more popularity, allowing the child to show independence, prolong the feeling of the holiday. You can present a certificate giving the right to:

1. a day of unlimited games at the entertainment center;
2. horse ride;
3. an unusual excursion;
4. quest;
5. Master Class;
6. journey.

General rules for choosing a gift

Of course, all children are different, everyone has their own preferences and dreams. But there are a number of general rules that a gift must necessarily comply with, regardless of whether it is a newfangled gadget or an album for a stamp collection:

1. It is better to make the choice and purchase the desired item 2-3 weeks before the holidays. In recent days, there is a risk of not finding exactly the model that you wanted.
2. Consider the child's wishes, interests, hobbies. An unusual and useful surprise will be remembered much better than an expensive trinket.
3. Choose practical, quality items.
4. Pay attention to safety.
5. Pay attention to the packaging, prolong the feeling of anticipation. Even the simplest gift should look aesthetically pleasing.

Whichever gift is chosen, it is important that it corresponds to the age and individual characteristics of the child. And most importantly, do not forget to add a smile, care and love to it. Then any holiday will be bright, and the gift will be pleasant and memorable.