Kids are growing up with technology, with the average pre-schooler knowing his way around a tablet better than many adults. This can be a good thing, with the wealth of fun, educational, and interesting high-tech toys out there today. Here are a few tech-oriented personalized gift ideas for the kids in your life.
Robotic Toys
If you were a child of the 80s, you might remember Teddy Ruxpin, the talking bear. If you were a child of the 90s, you probably played with a Tamagotchi. Well, children’s robotic toys have come a very long way since then! Today’s children can play with tools like the Ubooly, a cuddly toy that can be personalized via app to share bedtime stories, play games, and practice vocabulary with kids. Another example is Primo, which is a toy that can help young children learn the basics of programming. They can move blocks around in order to tell a robot named Cubetto how to move. Designed for kids between the ages of 4 and 7, Primo starts putting the building blocks of programming logic in place by making the robot’s movement part of a fun game.
Fun with LED
If you take a look at the kid and baby gifts at www.gifts.co.uk, you’ll notice that many of them come equipped with LED technology. There are LED balloons to play with, and even LED shoe laces to help kids learn to tie their shoes with a fun glow-in-the-dark effect. Children have long enjoyed having glow-in-the-dark stars attached to their bedroom ceiling. Today’s technology takes this a step further. If you are invited to a baby shower, try giving your friend an LED projector night light to create swirling shapes that will lull baby off to sleep.
Learning Games
In addition to the above toys, there are also various educational games and apps available for smartphones and tablets, which can be downloaded from app stores. These apps can help children learn a range of skills, from basic math and reading to more advanced programming concepts, and make for the best gift for techie kids. In terms of tablets specifically designed for kids, VTech is a popular brand that offers a range of options to suit different ages and abilities. For younger children, the VTech InnoTab is a great choice, with its rugged design and pre-loaded educational games. As children get older and become more interested in technology, the Brilliant Creations Advanced Notebook is a great way to introduce them to the basics of using a laptop. Finally, the Alphaberry is a fun and interactive toy that can help children learn the letters of the alphabet, while also familiarizing them with a real-life smartphone. With its raised buttons and user-friendly design, it’s a great way to encourage early learning and engagement.
Whether it’s a light-up LED balloon or a child-friendly laptop, there are plenty of high-tech children’s gifts to choose from.
