Creative gifts for children from 6

How about an easy and fun tour of France with this beautiful magnetic map with colourful and lively illustrations! This educational puzzle of the French departments is a must-have map of France for 7 to 12 year olds! They will enjoy discovering the 13 French regions, through the 93 magnets to be placed in the right place on the map. The little ones will become geography experts! Each magnet shows the number and name of the department, the capital and a drawing of a local speciality. The magnetic board shows the regions, major rivers, mountain ranges, seas, oceans, overseas departments and border countries. So you can travel without leaving your house and see where your grandparents live! The puzzle is made of wood and can be fixed to the wall thanks to the integrated red cord.

It’s so great to be able to create your own pop-up cards to give to your friends! They will make a great impression - and what pride to have made them! With this creative kit from Ateliers du Calme, give your children from the age of 6 the chance to create 6 3D cards that will increase in volume when they are opened. They include beautifully illustrated and colourful animals. The detailed step-by-step booklet makes it very easy to complete each step. Simply stick the stickers onto the pre-cut elements, then assemble them before sticking them onto the cards. You will find a frog, a tiger and a peacock, each available in 2 different colours. Your child can then personalise his or her cards on the front as well as inside thanks to dedicated text areas. This creative activity helps develop fine motor skills and patience. About 20 minutes of creation per card.

This magnificent giant educational cardboard puzzle will allow children aged 6 years and up to discover the wonderful world of dinosaurs. The 200-piece puzzle also comes with an educational booklet for youngsters to learn more about these incredible creatures and discover what sets them apart. 50 cardboard dinosaurs can also be assembled and placed on the puzzle: a fun and entertaining activity! The names of the dinosaurs are indicated on the back of each figurine. This giant dinosaur puzzle will serve as an introduction to geography for your child, whilst they get to learn more about these fascinating creatures. Contains a poster that serves as a model for beginners, with the more experienced then able to complete the puzzle on their own. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.

Who hasn’t heard of the game Categories? This must-have family game is timeless and intergenerational, so this family-friendly revisited version is definitely worth checking out! Adults will no longer have the winning edge, due to additional constraints that will make them rack their brains a little harder! Parents... ready to face your children? All bets are off!
The players decide together upon 7 category cards from the possible 40 categories, and place them on the central board. The children will then group together to decide on which constraints to impose on the adults. They choose 3 of these and place them on 3 categories of their choice. The players then draw a letter at random and the family fun begins! All players must find a word for each category that begins with the selected letter. But don’t forget, the adults must also abide by the imposed constraints! The first player to complete their board says STOP! The answers are then compared and points are awarded. The box comprises 24 constraint cards, 4 individual whiteboards, 40 category cards, 4 erasable markers, 1 central board, 26 letter tokens and the instructions (provided only in French). One game lasts around 20 minutes and can be played by 2 to 4 players. Ideal for children aged 6 and over.

Let’s familiarise toddlers with some of the greatest artists ever with these puzzles inspired by famous paintings! This wonderful 100-piece puzzle boasts typical Gustav Klimt-typical style elements: a maternal love scene with lots of colours, golden details and small yet pretty geometric elements. Introduce children aged 6 years and up to the world of painting by plunging them into a warm-coloured puzzle that requires both patience and logic. The included poster can serve as an aide for first-timers. This puzzle is made in France using mix FSC™ cardboard and vegetable-based inks. Once playtime is over it can be stored in the easy-to-carry box with a handle. Did you know? Gustav Klimt was a 19th century Austrian painter. The painter was born into a family of artists: his mother was an opera singer and his father owned a goldsmith's workshop.

Immerse yourself in a poetic and enigmatic scene in the heart of the city with this 500-piece puzzle and its magnificent illustration. A wintry atmosphere for this game of patience and dexterity suitable for children from 8 years old but also for fans of puzzles for adults. It's dark, it's snowing and an icy wind is blowing over the buildings of this great city. Who is that young woman passing alone in front of that huge glass window? It's up to you to imagine the rest as your fingers bring to life this scene with blue tones and delicate red details. Take a quiet break and work on your logic alone or with your family by discovering this beautiful scene bit by bit. This cardboard puzzle is original with its 48 cm x 34 cm portrait format. It is made in Europe. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.

Go 20,000 leagues under the sea to explore the depths and its creatures! A little boy in his boat might be in for a surprise! Children from the age of 5 are going to be fascinated by these lovely drawings. The puzzle measures 50 x 40 cm when completed. Contains a poster that serves as a model. Number of pieces: 100. The forest-based material in this product is recycled. Made in France.

Robin Hood had better watch out, replacements are on their way! Fill your quiver with the wooden arrows and foam tips (so as not to hurt yourself) and set up your attractive cardboard targets by hanging them. You just have to shoot with your beautiful wooden bow to hit the centre of the target and show your precision! This colourful archery set is composed of a wooden bow, 3 arrows, a fabric quiver with a shoulder strap and 4 cardboard targets with cords . It is easy to adapt the distance and height to each player. From the age of 5, you can teach your child dexterity, fine motor skills and concentration by playing indoors and outdoors. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material. The Sherwood Forest set is waiting for you!

What a wealth of detail and what beautifully harmonious colours in this magnificent Evasion puzzle, which will instantly immerse you in a world full of pretty scenes seen from the sky! You are invited to discover many little lives in this large 1500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Its vertical 85 x 58 cm format allows for detailed exploration of the many elements of this beautiful picture. Go to an island where you will move from the beach to the mountains in a very ‘green’ spirit thanks to some environmentally responsible travellers. This magnificent puzzle is ideal for children from 10 years old and will also delight adults. It will allow you to spend a moment of calm, where concentration and logic will be very much in demand. This beautiful puzzle is made in Europe.This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.

Decorated pebbles are right on trend! So let’s get busy with this simple creative kit designed for children aged 6 and over. The set includes 7 real pebbles to decorate with paint and transfers! Simply paint the pebble, position the transfer and rub it with the wooden stick to see the pattern appear on the pebble! The overall effect is always gorgeous, featuring finely-detailed illustrations of animals! The pebbles measure approximately 4 x 6 x 2 cm. This creative hobby is perfect for working children’s fine motor skills. This kit contains: 7 pebbles, 1 transfer set, 1 wooden stick, 2 pots of paint, 1 brush and 1 booklet.

Introducing a craft activity that will make a wonderful bedroom or living room decoration! The blue and gold butterflies are further accentuated by the transparent bell jar for a stunning end result. The craft set contains a plastic bell jar and wooden stand, 2 gold and 3 printed pre-cut boards, a sheet of half beads, a foam base, flexible aluminium wire, a 10-LED garland with battery included and 1 instruction booklet. All the elements are provided to help children aged 8 years and over make this beautiful decoration by assembling the butterflies and then attaching them to the aluminium wire. A step-by-step instruction booklet is also provided. This original activity develops concentration and fine motor skills, and takes around 2 hours to complete.

Discover this magnificent, 350-piece giant cardboard puzzle depicting some of the WWF®’s priority species! This puzzle shows the most endangered animals on each continent. It comes with an educational booklet so you can get to know the endangered species and find out about what WWF® is doing to protect them. There are 44 cardboard animals for kids aged 7 and over to put together. Then they can place them on the board to complete the puzzle. The name of the species is shown on the back of each animal figure. The box includes a poster to help children complete the puzzle, as well as a booklet explaining the work of WWF®. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material. Toy developed in collaboration with WWF®. Janod is supporting WWF®™’s efforts to protect the environment and biodiversity with a new range of toys made from more sustainable materials. We hope this range will inspire the next generation and encourage them to stand up for wildlife and the natural world in the future.

Chameleon friends, dinner is served! Be the first to swallow the fly located in the centre of the board in this strategy game on the theme of the jungle and these animals with such a peculiar tongue! A fun board game where two chameleons compete against each other to be the fastest and the smartest and catch their meal! Intended for children from 6 years old, this strategy game is played in pairs, in 1 against 1. Each dice roll indicates the number of pieces of tongue (from 1 to 3 squares) that will let you advance, or the obstacle to be placed to slow down your opponent! Who will be the most strategic? Meet up in the heart of the tropical jungle with this board game made of cardboard: laughs and good times guaranteed! This game contains: 1 board made of cardboard, 2 wooden chameleons, 1 dice and 91 cardboard elements (tongues, traps, flies). This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.

Welcome to the dance academy! Children from the age of 5 are going to be fascinated by these lovely drawings. The puzzle measures 50 x 40 cm when completed. In its little round case, this cardboard puzzle will be easy to transport thanks to its fabric handle. Contains a poster that serves as a model. Number of pieces: 100. The forest-based material in this product is mix FSC®. Made in France.

Unicorns and flamingos are set to be the stars of your child’s next pencil case! Here is a pretty pencil case for them to decorate using a set of transfers (with a wooden stick to apply them), a charm and a pompom. Simply position the transfer on the fabric and rub it with the wooden stick to see the pattern appear! This beautiful blue pencil case is highly customisable, meaning your children can create their own unique design to use at school! This creative activity is recommended for children aged 7 and over, and will help them to develop their fine motor skills concentration and thinking skills This kit contains 1 17 x 7 cm pencil case, 1 transfer set, 1 wooden stick, 1 gold star charm, 1 fluorescent pink pompom and 1 booklet.

Your order is a gift. Would you like some wrapping to add to the surprise? Add this large pouch bag to your basket: you can fit a lot of games and toys in it!

This large ecru natural cotton bag is super practical, measuring 50 cm wide x 60 cm long. Its double cord ecru cotton closure is super easy to use: open and close the gift bag in a single movement. A 25 cm pretty black screen print (printed in France) gives this bag a unique appearance!

From an environmental perspective, this 100% cotton bag can be reused for other gifts or to carry and store children’s and the whole family’s belongings. It can be used over and over again for all your adventures!

You can wash this large gift pouch on a gentle 30°C cycle and iron it inside out. Do not tumble dry. Make sure that you check the size or set of toys you want to put in the pouch. For example, a Maxi Cuisine Lagoon will not fit in this pouch.

Anyone can paint with paint by numbers! Explore the world of dinosaurs with this set that contains everything you need to paint 2 pictures, without going over the lines! Children from the age of 7 will develop their artistic talents and dexterity and create magnificent paintings that they will be proud of. With 15 pots of watercolour paint and a brush pen with water reservoir, painting incredible dinosaurs is child’s play! One of the paintings even has gilded details, for a truly satisfying result. There is also a frame to paint, to display your creations on the wall and decorate your room!

Contents of the set: 2 paintings to paint (including 1 with gilding details), 1 watercolour paint palette (15 pots, 1 sponge, 1 brush-pen with water reservoir), 1 frame to paint.

The principle of painting by numbers:

For a change from colouring and for an impeccable result, painting by numbers is a creative hobby that will occupy young and old alike and offers a moment of relaxation and artistic expression. Each colour corresponds to a number present on each area of the picture to be painted. These areas are marked by outlines, sometimes gilded, which must not be exceeded: young artists will see an illustration or decoration appear with each brushstroke, worthy of the greatest artists! Young creatives will be busy and focused for long periods of time, in order to bring their creations to life. They will be proud and happy to show their favourite paintings to the whole family! It will take about 6 hours to complete this beautiful painting.

♥ The Paint by numbers range from Les Ateliers du Calme ♥

The watercolour paint covers well and is odourless. With a fast drying time, it gives a poetic finish to children's paintings. The brush-pen with water reservoir is very practical, no need to have a glass of water that needs regular changing to have a clean brush! Fill the reservoir with water, and when you want to clean the tip of the pen, use the sponge provided: smart! A pen to reuse for your next paintings once the activity is finished. Animals, dinosaurs, unicorns? With these themes so loved by children, there’s a set for everyone!

Explore the jungle in search of an Inca temple, while developing your memory and dexterity, with this beautiful 100-piece cardboard puzzle. In its pretty little case, this puzzle will be easy to transport thanks to its fabric handle. Contains a poster that serves as a model for beginners, with the more experienced then able to complete the puzzle on their own. The forest-based material in this product is recycled. Made in France.

Let's go around Europe in 40 magnets! This magnetic map of Europe allows children from 7 years old to understand the world around them on a larger scale. For older children, they can learn and revise their geography lessons while having fun! This map reproduces the European continent, the different countries, seas and oceans. Each magnet represents a country or a region of the world with its name, its capital and an illustration explaining its specialities. Children will have fun putting each country in its place. The 4 different colours of magnets help them to locate Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Europe. This map is a fun and educational way to discover a small part of the world and to visualise their future travels through Europe! In addition, it is easy to hang on the wall above a desk for example!

How about spending the afternoon at the Natural History Museum? Admire life-size dinosaurs and rediscover great classics from History with this 100-piece cardboard puzzle. With a wealth of details, this richly illustrated puzzle promises long periods of learning and observation! An ideal way to develop children's dexterity and memory while having fun. With its large number of pieces, this puzzle is bound to make young and old, over the age of 6, dream of being immersed in the heart of the museum. It’s so easy to put all the pieces away and carry your puzzle in its pretty case! It comes with a poster that serves as a template to guide the child as they make it. Decorated with vegetable inks, this puzzle is made in France. The forest-based material in this product is recycled. So, do you have your entrance ticket?

Immerse yourself in the wilderness with this 500-piece cardboard puzzle for the most experienced fans of this classic brainteaser! You are witness to an extraordinary scene! With this game of patience and concentration, discover a funny illustration showing 2 very sweet raccoons in their dense and nicely flowered forest! These cute animals with their black mask and elongated muzzle, are part of a scene in the heart of nature, rich in detail and bright colours. This puzzle for working on dexterity and logic is suitable for children from 8 years old and will of course appeal to older fans of puzzles. So reserve yourself a moment of relaxation, alone or with others, around this educational activity! This puzzle is completely original with its 48 cm x 34 cm portrait format. It is made in Europe. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.

Let’s explore the human body! Children are often curious and the more they grow, the more they wonder about their own body and the human body in general. Thanks to this educational game, children aged 7 years and up will be able to answer their own questions while having fun. To do this, they will have to piece together the different parts of the human body while learning their names and functions, thanks to the 76 magnets and the included magnetic stand. This game contains 4 cards with a detailed description of the skeleton, the organs, the muscles and the body. The cards are available in 12 different languages: French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Italian, Russian, Danish, Chinese and Japanese. A wooden stick allows you to do as teachers do and point out specific parts while giving explanations. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.