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15 gifts for 6 to 9 years old

LeapFrog Interactive world map

This map will help your child understand the beauty of geography. With it, he will learn customs, characters and animals that are associated with several countries.

World map, LeapFrog, $19.99

Cupcake decoration course

Your little chefs will prepare wonderful cakes after this two-hour course at Michael’s. In addition to giving them knowledge, it is a great way to spend the afternoon with friends and satisfy a sweet tooth.

Cake decorating, Michaels, $15.00 + supplies

Lip balm lollypop

This is a wonderful gift! Half-candy, half-makeup, this lollipop filled with high-quality lip balms with give a party look to your daughter’s bedroom and a fruity smell to her Holiday dinners.

Lip balm lollipops, The Body Shop, $20.00

The Lego ideas book

Get inspired and use all these blocks that you bought over the years. You child will build castles, houses and practical objects with the blocks he already owns and he will feel as if he received tons of new blocks for Christmas.

Lego ideas book, Amazon.ca, $17.55

Bean toss game

It might look like a very simple game but the fact that everyone can play, from the young cousins to grandparents will ensure your child to find a partner to play with. It is a fun game and an excellent gift!

Bean toss game, Toys « R » Us, $29.99

Philosophy

Holiday celebrations remind us of good smells and rest. This collection from Sephora offers both and will make it easier to convince your kids to take a bath!

Sweet rendezvous set, Sephora, $25.00

Babycakes

Whether your child likes to cook or to eat cake pops, this little machine will be perfect to bake festive pieces for any special occasion!

Cake pops mold, Canadian Tire, $19.99

Stop thief!

Everything made by Smart games is interesting for school kids. Teachers even use these games sometimes. This one is about catching a thief by placing police cars in his way. It is good for your child’s logic, it is a great puzzle and you can bring it everywhere!

Roadblock, Puzzle Master, 19,50$

Lego Friends – City Park café

If you wonder which Lego kit to choose, this one might be what you are looking for. With several pieces and characters, this Caé was acclaimed by professionals and will be appreciated by children.

Lego Friends – City Park café (3061), Toys “R” Us, 39,99$

Mélissa & Doug easel

Your little artists will love this solid easel where they can draw alone or with a friend and keep all their crayons and brushes together in integrated compartments.

Easel, Sears, $79.99

Boutique gift card

Your children are not babies anymore and they like their clothes so why don’t you offer them a chance to choose what they really like? A gift-card is a great opportunity for them to buy a dress or a hat that you would not buy otherwise and it is a good way to make them understand that money is quickly spent.

Geronimo Stilton

Whether in his scented books or in his sister’s adventures, Geronimo Stilton takes your child on wonderful journeys that will make him want to read more and more.

Geronimo Stilton series, Chapters, $12,26

Snowshoes

If your child enjoys winter and if you are not much of a skier, snowshoes are a great option. He can go snowshoeing in parks, walk around in snowstorms, get some fresh air and discover new places without too much difficulty.

Broadstone snowshoes, Canadian Tire, $89,99

Doll house and pirate boat

School children have a lot of imagination and they will be delighted to use these set-ups to build a believable world where all their figurines’ adventures will become more realistic.

Nintendo 3DS

Obviously, this is a bigger gift but it is truly fantastic! Children can play lots of games, the system that allows you to keep puzzle pieces from other 3DS users who walk near you is very interesting and the fact that Nintendo will soon release new games to the 3DS makes this beautiful, child-friendly console a wonderful gift that will make your child very happy!

Nintendo 3DS, Best Buy, $169.99


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