![]() ![]() (I’m pretty sure some family members are receiving felt animals as holiday gifts this year.) “It’s a nice steppingstone to doing something open-ended,” said the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s Lisa Regalla, who recommended this kit for kids in this age group. And now that my daughter knows how to needle felt and has a set of needles, she can buy additional wool and use her imagination to make whatever she wants. Each Woolbuddy Needle Felting Animal Kit comes with materials, needles, and instructions to make a different cutesy animal (you can choose from giraffes, owls, and cows, among others). The kids were proud of the results of their efforts-a soft, adorable owl-and also a little proud of their sore fingers. The craft, popularized in Japan, involves gathering and jabbing small tufts of wool (or even cat or dog hair) with a needle to transform it into soft, fluffy objects. When my daughter and her friend first tried their hand at needle felting, they complained about accidentally poking themselves a few times. (Since kids vary widely in their personalities, interests, and development, we advise that you take these age recommendations with a grain of salt.) And please share your own best ideas in the comments below. If you’re looking for ideas for younger kids, check out our guides to the best gifts for 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, 6-year-olds, 7-year-olds, and 8-year-olds. Don’t see what you’re looking for? We also have guides to the best gifts for 9-year-olds, tweens, and teens, as well as wonderful stocking stuffers for kids. ![]() We relied on advice from Regalla and other experts-as well as on the collective experience of parents and other caregivers on our staff-to identify gifts that are likely to challenge, engage, and spark the imagination of 10-year-olds. It’s your brain’s natural way to step back, process, and re-engage again.” Toys, games, and kits that encourage daydreaming, creativity, role-playing, and fantasy allow space for imagination to thrive. “We think that it’s for babies, but it’s not true. Keep in mind, too, that as kids get older, imagination “is something that gets neglected,” said Lisa Regalla, head of onsite and digital experiences at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, California, at the the time of our interview. Many 10-year-olds can also tackle complicated projects independently and are able to focus, see them through, and figure out any mistakes on their own. Now that they’re learning abstract thinking and reasoning skills, they’re also ready for board games that are more sophisticated not only in tone and subject matter but also in style of play (involving strategic decisions and longer playing sessions). So giving a gift to a 10-year-old can be an opportunity to deepen those passions while also encouraging exploration.įriendships also mean more to 10-year-olds, so look for gifts they can enjoy with their peers, such as collaborative art projects. Kids in this age group are growing into themselves and refining their interests. Ages: 5-12 yearsĭevelopmentally appropriate play areas for school-age children could include: rope or chain climbers on angles climbing pieces horizontal bars cooperative pieces such as tire swings, slides and sliding poles and open spaces to run and play ball.At age 10, kids have hit a double-digit milestone, with their teen years just around the corner. Appropriate play areas for children ages 2 - 5 could include: areas to crawl low platforms with multiple access such as ramps and ladders ramps with pieces attached for grasping low tables for sand, water and manipulation of materials tricycle paths with various textures flexible spring rockers sand areas with covers and shorter slides (usually no taller than 4 feet). Appropriate play areas for children ages 2 - 5 could include Play areas for children ages 2-5 should offer areas with smaller steps and crawl spaces. Play areas for children ages 2-5 should offer areas with smaller steps and crawl spaces. Appropriate play areas for this group should provide places to crawl, stand, and walk. Play areas for children 6 months through 23 months should offer places where children can have space to move and explore. Consider the following factors when selecting equipment in order to help make play areas developmentally appropriate, more enjoyable, and safer for children. These areas should be marked by signage indicating the age-appropriate areas. Playground environments should be planned for different ages of children.Ĭhildren are developmentally different in size and ability. NPPS recommends adults be proactive in selecting age appropriate equipment. ![]()
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