Five is a little young to be pushing learning on your child. They should be having fun and enjoying being carefree while it lasts. However, you can still make education fun, so he learns without the pressure. Here are some suggestions for gifts which can make education exciting, instead of feeling like a chore.
Gifts to develop an interest in Maths and English
The Smart Pen is an interactive game that helps your child learn, with over 100 activities. The LED light and sound effects indicate whether the answers are correct, making learning Maths and English feel like a fun game.
Number Blocks is also a great gift to inspire your 5-year-old to learn number skills. The fun activities and quirky characters will make learning fun and give them a head start in Maths.
Wicked Uncle has many gift suggestions to suit this age group, and it’s easy to narrow down the options by age and interest.
Geography
There are many benefits to learning Geography including understanding different cultures and being inspired to travel and work abroad later in life. No age is too young for him to start learning about places beyond his doorstep.
My First Camera is a fantastic gift if he’s about to go on his first family holiday abroad. He can take pictures of all the new places he visits and when he looks back on them later, they will remind him of the fun he had and the things he learned.
Or the Bling 20 ski goggles will help him look forward to a ski holiday abroad, as well as being practical and providing 100% UV protection. If he’s excited about his holiday, he will be more likely to want to learn about the destination.
For the young scientist
If your child has an interest in science, or you want to help him develop an interest, there are fun gifts you can buy.
A human body science kit is one option. He can learn everything from building and using his own stethoscope to how internal organs and muscles work. The child-friendly illustrations make it easy for him to learn.
Alternatively, a talking microscope which comes with 20 slides, will teach him all about bugs, plants and so much more, while presenting facts in a fun way which is likely to inspire him to want to learn more.
For the creative child
If he’s more interested in learning to be creative, there are still options for suitable gifts. The Big Box of Animal Stencils is just one gift he might love. While using any of the 150 designs or shapes to draw his favorite animals, he will also be learning about all the different animals. It might make him keen to see the animals in real life, perhaps in a wildlife park while on holiday.
Buying a gift for a five-year-old boy doesn’t have to mean choosing between fun and education. There are so many options that make learning fun.
