With just a few shopping days left before Christmas
I wanted to share some present ideas for children who like to build things
We were recently sent a Build Your Own Marble Run to review
From BYO Kits
And that is what has inspires this collection of gift ideas
BYO Kits are great fun and they are super eco friendly
As they are all made from paper and cardboard
Their range of kits is amazing
They have a BYO Telescope, BYO Microscope, and a BYO Plane Launcher
All alongside the Marble Run Kit that we have recently tested
You can read our review below
We think this would be a super gift idea
As an alternative to Lego
For children who like to build
Families who like to follow instructions to create things together
Do have a read of our review
Here are some other build your own kits that have caught our eye
I have bought this for William for Christmas
He loves history and I think that he will enjoy
Building and researching the historical artefacts
Among the treasures to display are an Egyptian sarcophagus
A Greek temple and a Chinese Terracotta Army
It looks fun, interactive and with lots of facts to discover
This I have bought for Esther for Christmas
She loves making little books and these are definitely little
A complete collection of tiny books that you can really read!
With stories ranging from illustrated fairytales
To well-loved nonsense rhymes and books of butterflies, birds and flowers
Plus blank books that Esther can write in herself
Everything you need to make a little library of beautifully illustrated books
I cannot wait to see how her library comes together
And … I have bought Bea the fairy library which looks just as exciting!
Both sets are illustrated by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini
The incredible illustrator of Where Snow Angels Go
So I know that they are going to be beautiful
HARRY POTTER – DIAGON ALLEY 3D PUZZLE
This looks amazing!
I wish I had known about this sooner
As Esther would absolutely adore this
Containing intricately detailed 3D puzzles of four of the most famous buildings in Diagon Alley
This impressive set makes the perfect gift
For any fan wishing to create their own wizarding world
This 4-in-1 3D Puzzle Set features
Fred and George Weasley’s famous Joke Shop, Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes
Olivanders Wand Shop
Quality Quidditch Supplies store and the famous Gringotts Bank
This would be such fun to build together as a family
And I think Esther would play with it for hours
And display it proudly in her bedroom
A fab gift idea for young witches and wizards
This amazing treasure box is a project to build
With 123 wooden pieces
Work your way through the process to slot everything together
Everything you need to complete the project is included and once built
You can set your own codes to keep your deepest secrets inside the treasure box
This looks like a great festive challenge for older children
This is lovely from Usborne Books
And I have bought it for Esther for Christmas
She loves making small worlds and street scenes
This will be perfect for her love of crafting and imaginative play
I have bought Edie a few of these books for Christmas
You press out the characters
They are made of thick sturdy cardboard
And are perfect for imaginative play
I know Edie is going to love acting out scenes with these creatures
We have the Nativity book which the children build and play with through advent
A great way to let Edie make and play alongside her older siblings
I have bought this for William this Christmas
His advent calendar this year
Was building a retro radio from scratch
I think that he will enjoy this and I am hoping it will make him
Want to create more designs of his own using the knowledge and skills he learns
My mum has bought William a den kit for Christmas
And my aunty has bought one for the girls to share
Build Your Own does not have to be inside
Why not head out into the wild and build your own shelter?
This kit provides the tools to create your very own shelter amongst the trees
With a beautifully illustrated identification and fact sheet
To help expand your knowledge of our native, living heritage
Plus the equipment you need to grow your own sapling
I love everything about The Den Kit Company
And lots of their products will be arriving in our house this Christmas
Ready for a new year filled with adventure
Even if it is only in our back garden for a while
I hope that this gift guide has been helpful
What will you and yours be building this Christmas?
We would love to know x
We were sent one BYO Marble Run Kit in exchange for an honest review