Toddler Group end of year gifts

lisawood78

Hi everyone.

I jointly run a toddler group (voluntarily) and we are having our end of term party next week.

We always have gift bags for all the children but I am out of ideas for this year. We usually end up with some sweets (where child is old enough) colouring books/pencils etc.

Can anyone suggest any other items we might include, the children are 0-4 but we can do different bags for different age groups.

Thanks in advance for any ideas :-)

sethsgran

What is your budget per child. Our grandchildren usually got a book from nursery school. Check out the Book People you might find a set of books that you can split to give individually.

This idea... http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/qs_product_tbp?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=100&productId=246967&atc=62ff6a796a70bdc5de031604b59cae08


Excellent deal ..... http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/qs_product_tbp?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=100&productId=202168

kingfisherblue

I would second the book idea, and the Book People are a good company to deal with. It is a longer lasting gift, suitable for all children, and looks better than a cheap colouring book and pencils, for not much extra cost.

And most of all, you can help to encourage a love of books and encourage children to learn.

Pips_Mum

My little boy received a book from his nursery at Christmas, it has been much better received than normal goodie bag bits and as the others have said The Book People have some good deals.

loopyshoe

how about little bags of fairy dust and pirate treasure,
i have recently started a few posts on these as im currently making some and wanted to get some ideas on how to make them and some wonderful people on this site have come up with some wonderful ideas(many thanks to all these people) and these include
they can be filled with large glitter,sequins,confetti or sweets and then a little rhyme on the front and you could personalise it with each childs name

kingfisherblue

loopyshoe wrote: »

how about little bags of fairy dust and pirate treasure,
i have recently started a few posts on these as im currently making some and wanted to get some ideas on how to make them and some wonderful people on this site have come up with some wonderful ideas(many thanks to all these people) and these include
they can be filled with large glitter,sequins,confetti or sweets and then a little rhyme on the front and you could personalise it with each childs name

I would avoid these for a playgroup, as they could be a potential choking hazard. They would be great for older children though.

Pips_Mum

Scholastic Books have a sale on, lots only £1
http://sale.scholastic.co.uk/

A few little goodie bag bits here at dotcomegifts sale too:

Grow a plant cans 30p - http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/plant-can-growing-kits?all=1&price=0-5&ctid=5187&pos=49

Funny face pen - 50p - http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/childrens-pens-funny-face?all=1&price=0-5&ctid=5187&pos=119

Mini Jigsaws, different designs 15p!! - http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/mini-jigsaw-fido?all=1&price=0-5&ctid=5187&pos=128

8 snakes for £1 - http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/eight-piece-snake-set?all=1&price=0-5&ctid=5187&pos=201

Pack of butterfly stickers 19p - http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/butterflies-stickers?all=1&price=0-5&ctid=5187&pos=220

Coloured pencils in a pretty tube £1 - http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/36-pencils-tube-red-spotty?all=1&price=0-5&ctid=5187&pos=278

Hope this helps :-)

EDIT - Found these on the Argos clearance

TY beanie animals £1.49 - http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9083509/c_1/1|category_root|Toys+and+games|14417629/c_2/2|14417629|Clearance+Toys+and+games|14521005.htm

lisawood78

Thank you all for your help