Article: 10 Mexican gift ideas for children
10 Mexican gift ideas for children
As Christmas approaches, we're here to save the day with a brand new gift guide specially dedicated to children on the theme of Mexico! Since you loved our article on kid-friendly destinations in Mexico , we went in search of kid-friendly gift ideas to allow you to share the country's culture if you're planning a trip soon, or simply if you want to awaken your little ones' taste for travel. This selection includes 10 budget-friendly ideas: in fact, they don't exceed €40. We hope you'll be won over by the originality of these finds, happy reading!
A puzzle that combines fun and Mexican culture, centered around the Mayan theme! From the age of 6, your kids can put together this colorful pyramid, which includes 150 pieces and even a poster to help them with their large-scale construction. A fun way to approach the history of the Mayan civilization and thus broaden their horizons by inviting them to travel. What's more, this puzzle is made in France.
Here's a gift idea that's sure to be a big hit with your little ones ;) The 100% festive online store dedicated to children , My Little Day, offers a varied selection of piñatas, including this brightly colored parrot. Delivered empty, it's up to you to fill the piñata according to your children's tastes (with candy, for example). The piñata is an important Christmas tradition in Mexico , which little Mexicans "destroy" on December 24th to release treats and other surprises.
We're falling in love with this pair of floral-patterned maracas, which will delight budding musicians. Designed for children's small hands, they help develop motor skills and stimulate coordination. With these maracas, you're giving your child every opportunity to develop their sense of rhythm and creativity! The wood material is both durable and attractive.
A great gift idea if you're planning to visit Mexico with your children soon! In the form of a picture book, this book will allow them to easily acquire a broad vocabulary in Spanish. A perfect way to give them a taste for languages, which are highly praised for their benefits for the brain (better memorization, greater concentration, etc.). This book is an ideal bilingual resource that will become their favorite everyday game!
We love this cactus-shaped balancing game, made of sustainable, eco-friendly wood. It will liven up your winter evenings at home with the family, as it can be played by up to 4 people! The goal? To succeed in building a pretty cactus using shapes that fit together. Stimulating the thinking and motor skills of little ones, it should give rise to friendly and funny moments ;)
Are you stuck for something to keep your kids busy on Wednesday afternoons? This creative kit for less than €15 is the activity you need! Containing 5 Frida Kahlo-themed paintings, it invites children to boost their creativity by applying rhinestones and glitter to images rich in bright colors. This craft is a great way to introduce them to art, and more specifically to the work of Frida Kahlo, the Mexican icon we love so much at Mapache!
As you can see, Frida occupies a large place in these special gift suggestions for kids ;) We fell completely under the spell of this children's album which takes up the idea of the legendary "where's Wally?". Exit the bespectacled man in the striped sweater, it's Frida that we have fun looking for in this beautiful book published by the Centre Pompidou... But not only that! Because the 12 frescoes it contains also illustrate the famous people she met during her life, thus representing her rich and flamboyant existence.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Mexican desert for a creative and hands-on workshop! We've unearthed these pretty cacti for you to personalize with colorful stickers, which can even be used to decorate your children's room. Promoting fine motor skills, this activity is ideal for children ages 5 and up to let their creativity run wild.
Any new moms in your life? Don't miss the holiday season and treat them to this Frida Kahlo-themed fabric rattle. Thanks to its carefully crafted, eco-friendly composition (GOTS organic cotton and inks), it's as gentle on baby as it is on the planet! There's even a little bell inside to help develop their hearing. We'd like to take this opportunity to mention the wonderful Tambour Battant brand , which offers a wide selection of Frida Kahlo-themed textile items for children: all of these gems are handmade in Toulouse, the Pink City.
We'll end this gift guide with one last idea to keep your kids busy this winter: this Mexican-themed origami kit, perfect for brightening up those gray afternoons you'll soon have (sorry to spoil the mood 🙈). It contains no fewer than 25 models and 200 patterned sheets, which will allow you to create the most emblematic symbols of Mexican culture: cactus, calavera skull , sombrero... The art of paper folding is as much appreciated by children as by adults. If you like the concept, know that there are a multitude of other themes to explore !
So, which idea(s) are you going to fall for? Don't hesitate to write to us on Instagram , we love reading your feedback! Have a great week, Mapache team.
