HOW TO PREPARE A GIFT

Children are divided into 5 age categories, choose one of them and choose gender (boy, girl):

• 0-1 year 2-5 years 6-10 years. 11-14 years. 15-18 years

Please kindly note, that each gift must be new, unused.
The gift shall consist of 3 parts (A, B, C), the 4th (D) is optional. Please see examples below:

A, Something necessary (things kids need in winter)

0-1 year
baby blanket, hat, gloves, baby socks, baby cosmetics
2-5 years and 6- 10 years
Socks, scarf, hat, gloves, baby blanket with Disney characters, baby sleeping bag
11-14 years, 15-18 years
Socks, scarf, hat, gloves, blanket with Marvel characters, sleeping bag

B, Something good for Christmas (foods that will replace Christmas sweets)

0-1 year
Powdered milk, instant porridge for children up to 1 year, children's tea

2-5 years, 6-10 years, 11- 14 years and 15-16 years
Powdered milk, instant cocoa, cookies, candies, dried fruit

C, Something to delight the soul (a gift that will bring joy)

For boys:
0-1 year
Textile picture book, Rattles or soft plush toys, Snuggle pillow, Musical toys (e.g. a spinning top)
2-5 years
Toy car, Wooden track, Interactive book with buttons, Children's toolbox
6-10 years
School backpack with pencil case and crayons, Magnifying glass and small microscope, First book about space or dinosaurs, Card game for children
11-14 years
School backpack with pencil case and crayons, Board game, Adventure story book, 3D puzzle model, Science in a test tube - experimental set
15-18 years
School backpack with pens, ruler, Power bank, Headphones

For girls: 0-1 year
Soft blanket, Interactive stuffed animals, Fabric balls for play, Children's crib mirror
2-5 years
Coloring books with large markers, Magic painting, Children's handbag with accessories, Fairy tale characters, Doll
6-10 years
Bracelet making (DIY set), Children's diary with pen, School backpack with fairy tale motif, Plush toy
11-14 years
School backpack with pencil case and crayons, DIY cosmetic set (lip balm, soap), Set for making soap, beads, etc.
15-18 years
Makeup set - nail polish, eyeshadow, lipstick, Inspirational notebook or planner, Stylish jewelry, Backpack or bag for personal items

D, (optional)

Add a cartoon from your children, a letter or postcard of encouragement, or a photoof your children or family - in Ukrainian or English

Please do not put into the bag chocolate, fresh fruits, food or cosmetics in tubes or any sharp materials.

Then you put the items into a plastic bag, tie it tightly and mark it with a marker: D (girl), CH (boy) and add the age category.

If you can't put together the whole gift yourself, but want to help, get together with a colleague at work, with your mother at home, with a friend at school, create a team so that the gift is complete.

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