This post is designed to inspire parents to think outside the box when buying gifts for kids with dyslexia. It’s so important that there’s a balance between educational, creative, fun and recreational gifts and this post is designed to help you out by providing a list of gift ideas that every child with dyslexia (and without) would love!
If your child or one you are buying for has dyslexia and you want to give them a gift to support them, one key point would be to focus on their strengths and interests. While a child with dyslexia will most probably struggle with reading, spelling and writing, this doesn’t have to be the focus of every gift they get given. They will have other areas of strength, as well as different interests and talents. For example, if your child loves art, consider getting them a set of high-quality art supplies. If they’re into sports, think about getting them a new piece of equipment or tickets to a game. By focusing on what they love, you will build their self-esteem and encourage them to pursue their passions.
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WHAT TO BUY: The perfect gifts for kids with dyslexia
Another factor to consider is the child’s age and developmental level. Children with dyslexia may struggle with certain aspects of language and communication, so it’s important to choose gifts that are appropriate for their age and skill level. For example, a young child with dyslexia may benefit from sensory development toys and those that encourage hand-eye coordination, while an older child might love a selection of fun and educational games to help improve memory and cognitive skills.
When choosing gifts for children with dyslexia, it’s also wise to consider their specific needs and challenges. Audiobooks, reading apps, and speech-to-text software are excellent choices as are number games and science kits.
Fidget toys make the perfect small gift for all kids – but especially those who struggle with fine motor skills or are prone to anxiety. Fidget toys help relieve stress and anxiety and also help children with dyslexia to focus, especially during reading and writing tasks. There are a wide variety of fidget toys available, from simple stress balls to more complex puzzles and games.
A great gift idea is a subscription to an educational app or website. There are so out there that are specifically designed to help children with dyslexia improve their reading, writing, and spelling skills – without them even realising. These programs often use fun, interactive activities and games to help children learn, making the process more engaging and enjoyable.
How about a gift that promotes self-expression and creativity? So many children with dyslexia are highly creative and artistic, and may enjoy gifts that allow them to express themselves through art, music, or other forms of creativity. Art supplies, musical instruments, journals and craft boxes are all great gift ideas that can help children with dyslexia tap into their creative side.
A list of gifts for kids with dyslexia
Touch typing Course
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is education. This touch typing course by TTRS is one of the best on the market and I cant recommend it highly enough. Click here to purchase the course today!
Snap circuits
Snap Circuits Extreme SC-750 Electronics Exploration Kit - Over 750 Projects, Full Color Manual, 80+ Parts for STEM Education, Kids 8+
- Build over 750 experiments with 80 parts
- Experiments include: sound activated switch, Lie detector, adjustable light controller, Am radio, and many more!
- Parts included: Photo resistor, power amplifier, variable capacitor, Analog meter, solar Cell, computer interface, full color manuals
- No soldering - no tools - it's a snap! Snap Circuits parts require no tools and and click together to ensure solid electrical connections
- With the included software and pc-interface cable, your child can view waveforms and frequencies, just like an electronics engineer. How cool is that?!
This snap circuit kit is a great gift. It’s fun, educational and will keep the kids entertained for hours. Its a perfect activity to improve fine motor skills as well as organisational thoughts. (please note, a
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Lego Boost
LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 Fun Robot Building Set and Educational Coding Kit for Kids, Award-Winning STEM Learning Toy (847 Pieces)
- Who doesn't love robots? Introduce kids to the creative world of coding with the best educational STEM toys to foster their curiosities. Building, learning, and programming robots has never been more fun!
- Includes 847 LEGO pieces that kids can build and rebuild into 5 cool multifunctional models. The best and most popular robotics toys for 7-12 year old boys and girls who love to tinker and learn about science. Use the latest tech like color, distance and tilt sensors.
- Construct and code Vernie the Robot to dance, rock out on the Guitar4000, foster Frankie the Cat, interact with the Autobuilder, or explore a new discovery with the M.T.R.4 (Multi-Tooled Rover 4). The IQ-boosting activities are endless!
- Vernie the Robot stands over 10" (27cm) tall, Guitar4000 over 1” (5cm) high, 16” (42cm) long and 5” (15cm) wide, Frankie the Cat over 6” (17cm) tall, AutoBuilder over 10” (27cm) high, M.T.R.4 over 4” (12cm) high, 9” (23cm) long and 5” (14cm) wide.
- A tablet or mobile phone is required, but not included. Compatible with selected iOS, Android, Kindle and Windows 10 devices with BLE 4.1 and newer. Compatible with select mobile devices.
Who doesn’t love robots? Introduce your child to coding with this exciting Lego building kit complete with 847 pieces that can be built into 5 different robots. Following instructions can be difficult for a child with dyslexia and practicing this skill through play will help so much. This STEM activity will keep your child entertained for hours. (#ad)
Spirograph and Spirograph Jr
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Kahootz Super Spirograph Design Set-- 50th Anniversary Edition with Twice as Many Gears -- For Ages 8+, Multi
- TWICE AS MANY GEARS as the original Spirograph! You'll have super fun with the Super Spirograph Kit that comes with unique arcs that snap together to form a variety of curves, to make even more spiro-tastic designs
- 50TH ANNIVERSARY! A gold-colored metal 50th anniversary commemorative Spirograph gear is included in the kit
- SET INCLUDES - 31 Precision Spiro-Tracks, 21 Spirograph Precision Wheels, 2 Spirograph Precision Rings, 2 Spirograph Precision Racks, 31 oz9g Reusable SpiroPutty, 3 Design Pens, 12 Sheets of Jumbo Design Paper, 2 25-Page Design Pads, 24-Page Design Guide Book, 1 Carry-Along Storage Case with Built-In Work Surface, 1 Special Edition 50th Anniversary Die-Cast Spirograph Wheel
- INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL 1965 SPIROGRAPH! Brought to you by Kahootz Toys, where we use our all our creative skills and passions to bring exciting, engaging kids' products into a world of play
- RECOMMENDED for ages 8+ years
Designing colorful, and detailed designs (also known as mandala drawings) has been proven to have a calming effect on kids and adults. Spirograph therefore is the perfect distraction for a child’s struggles, whatever they may be. Using Spirograph can also increase focus and creativity as well as giving the child a sense of achievement. (#ad)
C Pen text to speech reader
C Pen Text to Speech Reader Pen 2 - OCR Scanning Device for Reading, Literacy & Learning | Assistive Tool for Dyslexia & Learning Differences | Tests, Meetings, Study | Windows & Mac
- 🔊 TEXT TO SPEECH: Scan full sentences or single words of printed text and listen to it being read out automatically via AI-based text recognition in different accents! No wifi required.
- 📃 BUILT-IN DICTIONARY: The electronic smart digital scanner can define & read aloud the meaning of any word you get stuck on, with an audio boost setting for better hearing making it perfect for all ages. For those with dyslexia, sight impairment, learning difficulties or language learners.
- 🤓 FASTER LEARNING: Multi-sensory learning is more efficient than reading alone. Listen to the text being read aloud in fast mode or louder and clearer while reading along to make stressful testing & studying a breeze!
- 🌎 MULTI-LANGUAGE & DIALECT: Our e reader pen recognizes & speaks in English, French & Spanish. Perfect for travelling with, working at home or school when you need a quick portable translator.
- 💫 LIBRARY STORAGE: Our Reader 2 can also store your scanned text, & it can be uploaded to your device via USB transfer. Perfect for adding text to your essays or work documents. With 5GB of storage, you’ll have up to 600k pages with up to 3 days of continuous voice memos.
Find my post on the best E reader pens here. E readers are perfect gifts for kids with dyslexia as they provide support by reading aloud whatever text they are scanning. The C Pen also offers a built in dictionary. A pricey, but valuable gift. (#ad)
Kindle
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB) – Now with a larger display, adjustable warm light, increased battery life, and faster page turns – Black
- Kindle Paperwhite – Now with a 6.8” display and thinner borders, adjustable warm light, up to 10 weeks of battery life, and 20% faster page turns.
- Purpose-built for reading – With a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight.
- More books in more places – Store thousands of titles, then take them all with you. A single charge via USB-C last weeks, not hours.
- Easy on the eyes – Now with adjustable warm light to shift screen shade from white to amber.
- Waterproof reading – Built to withstand accidental immersion in water, so you’re good from the beach to the bath.
Give your child the gift of reading with a new Amazon kindle. Open up their world by giving them access to books with just one small click. The font on a kindle can be enlarged to help with reading and there is a built in dictionary for any words kids aren’t sure of. The new paperwhite version is built in with a warm light that can be adjusted from white to Amber. There is also the option of pairing the kindle with an Audible account so that your child can listen to the book while following along on their kindle. Don’t worry about screentime anymore when your child is curled up with a good book! (#ad)
Click here to set up an audible account
*****FOR OLDER KIDS******Echo Pop
This compact speaker featuring Alexa not only has great sound but it’s also easily controlled with your voice. Your child can use it it to play their audiobooks with audible or music with Apple Music, Spotify or Amazon music. Eaily connected to devices via bluetooth, the Echo Pop can also be used for organisation (creating lists), setting timers, answering calls and setting reminders. It’s a must have for every tween/teen with dyslexia. (#ad)
****FOR YOUNGER KIDS****** Play-Doh shape and learn letters and language
This gift is perfect for primary aged kids and those learning letters and phonics. As I discussed in my blog on multisensory activities and dyslexia,using a range of learning techniques will help your child to develop muscle memory and sound/visual recognition. This Play-Doh kit is the perfect place to start. It’s fiun, interactive, helps with fine motor skills and can be used alone or with your supervision. (#ad)
Other gifts that are always popular for every age group include: (#ad)
Hopefully this post has given you some food for thought and enough ideas to suprose your child with the perfect gift.
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