Creative gifts for children from 6

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 games in 1 : a 208-piece round puzzle with amazing details, in an attractive round shaped gift box with handle and an observation game : once the puzzle is assembled, the child needs to find the 51 pictures that are shown around the puzzle, in the completed picture. 50 cm diam puzzle. Poster included. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.

3, 2, 1...prepare for take-off! It’s a amazing feeling to see a plane you’ve just built flying through the air. The paper plane is a playground classic. Our version takes it to new heights: the set contains 20 sheets of paper you can use to make 5 different aircraft. The brightly-coloured origami set will delight any aspiring aviator! The cardboard launcher with an elastic band allows you to propel your planes to breakneck speeds. This creative activity develops fine motor skills and dexterity. Planes measure 27 x 11 x 3 cm. This kit contains: 20 beautifully illustrated sheets of paper, 1 launcher and one elastic band. A perfect manual activity for children aged 6 and over.

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?

From Sydney to Los Angeles, discover the mythical monuments and animals that inhabit the planet with this 100-piece cardboard puzzle! Budding explorers and young geography fans from 6 years old will be delighted. Illustrated in great detail, this beautiful puzzle will help your child develop their memory and dexterity. With its large number of pieces, this is a puzzle that promises great challenges and long moments of fun! It comes with a poster that serves as a reference to guide the child when they first make it. Very practical, the puzzle is stored in its pretty case with handle for easy storage and transport! This puzzle is made in France using mix FSC™ cardboard and vegetable-based inks.

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.

Kids can’t get enough of pixel art! This activity set includes 3 animals - a turtle, a butterfly and a peacock - to decorate with shiny little pixels! This creative set contains everything you need to turn these designs into hanging decorations to give as gifts or for personalising bags, pencil cases and more! The 3 beautiful pictures are self-adhesive. Children aged 7 and over can pick the rhinestones up one by one using the stylus provided, and carefully stick them down in the right place to complete each design. The markings in the picture show you where to put each rhinestone, and you’ll soon see the sparkling animals beginning to take shape! This children's creative set allows you to create 3 stunning designs that are bound to impress. For example, the peacock measures 8.6 x 6 cm. This kit contains 3 thick cardboard animals, 450 mini rhinestones, 1 stylus, 1 set of 9 rhinestones, 3 ribbons and 1 wax square.

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.

Super-heroes and unicorns meet at the masked ball! In this pouch full of creative inspiration you will find 6 masks to decorate using matte or glossy foam mosaics! The markings on the cardboard masks will help young kids to put the right coloured pieces in the right places to bring their creations to life! This activity will delight children aged 7 and over at Halloween, Carnival or birthday parties. The masks measure 20 x 10 cm, just the right size for little ones. The kit contains 6 masks, 900 foam mosaic pieces, and 6 elastic bands so children can wear their creations with pride.

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!

Let’s familiarise toddlers with some of the greatest artists ever with these puzzles inspired by famous paintings! This wonderful 100-piece puzzle boasts Alphonse Mucha-typical style elements: the portrait of a young woman, soft, warm colours, and floral details. Introduce children aged 6 years and up to the world of painting by plunging them into an Art Nouveau 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? Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter. When he was young, he was refused entry to the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. In 1900, 22 years later, he took part in the Paris Exposition and was awarded the Legion of Honour for his contribution.

Who will be the last in the pond? By following the indications on the dice, each player must choose an animal or an insect and place it on the water lily without tipping it over, otherwise SPLASH, it's lost! This game of skill creates great memories - filled with sharing and laughter - with family or friends, and enables children to develop their fine motor skills and their own strategies. 42 different-sized insect/animal pieces are included and the game rules are available in several languages. From 2 to 6 players. Board size: 22 x 22 x 1 cm; Water lily size: 21.5 x 21.5 cm.

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!

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.

Attention all jewellery and crafting fans! Here is a fabulous wooden jewellery rack for you to assemble and decorate yourselves, using a wide range of accessories! It’s inspired by the rainforest, with its stunning plants and beautiful, multi-coloured birds. Once you have assembled the jewellery rack, you can customise it by adding stickers and rhinestones. It comes with small holes for hanging earrings, while necklaces or bracelets can be hung on the various rails. The set even includes a small mirror, so you can see which items go best with your outfit! Dimensions: 20 x 21 cm. This creative activity is recommended for children aged 7 and over, and will help them to develop their fine motor skills and artistic talent. This kit contains: 1 pre-cut wooden board, 1 mirror, 1 sticker set, 1 rhinestone set, 1 satin ribbon and 1 instruction booklet.