Smart gadgets for children - what to give for Children's Day

We like technological innovations because of their convenience and unusual ways to help us in our daily activities. In this respect, children are not much different from us. Young consumers also love curiosities and wonders of technology. And if there is also a science to play with such a gadget, we can say that we are dealing with the perfect gift for Children's Day.

Smart watch Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6

We, adults, in smart sports bracelets, first of all, see tools for controlling certain parameters: the number of calories burned, the quality of sleep, or, as in the case of Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6, also the level of oxygen in the blood. We use them very consciously, but we also love their design. We are happy to choose the colors of the bracelet and change the background of the display from time to time to reflect our mood or style.

I think smartwatches are a great gift idea for Children's Day. Why? Well, younger users could also use the above and most important functions and enjoy the appearance of such a smart bracelet. Learning to take care of your health by checking your metrics is a way to develop good habits. In addition, Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 has 30 exercise modes - thanks to this, it will be easier for us to persuade the child to engage in physical activity. Working out with your favorite smartwatch can become a new hobby. From the parent's point of view, an additional way of contact with the child is also an important function. Phone notifications will be displayed on the digital watch face due to the band's compatibility with Android 5.0 and iOS 10 or later.

Sports tapes are best suited for school-age children who have already mastered reading and writing and have first experience with technology. A ten year old can confidently start using the wellness features and try to improve their athletic performance with this gadget.

 If you want to know more about this smart watch, read the article "Mi Smart Band 6 sports bracelet - the possibilities of gadgets of the XNUMXth century".

Tablet for drawing

Our children's drawings are wonderful souvenirs. We buy them in the form of cute laurels, stick them on refrigerators and show them to friends, showing off the child's talent. On the other hand, we like environmental solutions - we are happy when younger generations adopt these habits. Drawing from a tablet cannot be framed, but you can restore a clean surface with one movement and create another work of art. And this means not only saving paper, but also ergonomics of use. You can take your drawing tablet with you wherever you go: on a trip, to the park or on a visit - without the need to carry a drawing pad and other necessary supplies with you. Therefore, I consider this gadget an interesting gift idea for an active child with an interest in drawing. As for the age of the user, the manufacturer does not limit it. The device is simple in design and durable. Therefore, we can give them even to a one-year-old, but then he must use the toy under supervision.

The KIDEA signature set includes a tablet with an LCD screen and a vanishing sheet. The thickness of the line depends on the degree of pressure - this can be a useful feature for children who already know how to draw slightly more complex shapes. In addition, the tablet has a matrix lock function. Thanks to this option, we can be sure that the drawing will not be deleted if the erase button is accidentally pressed.

RC Helicopter

Among electronic toys, those that can be controlled independently are in the lead. And if the technique is able to rise into the air, then the potential is huge. On the one hand, this form of entertainment trains hand-eye coordination, and on the other hand, it is an opportunity to have great fun in the fresh air.

A child (of course, under the supervision of an older person) can improve coordination by learning the basic principles of physics or prediction. Controlling a helicopter with a remote control requires attention and precision, so this toy is suitable for older children - from 10 years old. Of course, the proposed model has a gyroscopic system, which significantly affects the stability of the flight, but the young pilot still has to concentrate on setting the trajectory and stable landing. With a full range of motion (the ability to move in all directions), the toy offers many possibilities.

Interactive dog Lizzie

When I was a little girl, I dreamed of a four-legged friend. I am convinced that many children have similar desires. Their parents can follow my trail and give their children an electronic version of the pet, which will allow the future guardian to learn how to handle a real dog or cat. The interactive dog will bark, follow in the footsteps of the owner and wag its tail. The immersion is enhanced by the ability to tie down the toy and go on an (almost) real walk. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, even 3-year-old children can play with Lizzie.

Learning responsibility while having fun is a good idea. This form will not put pressure on the child, but in a pleasant way it will show how to take care of the pet. Combined with conversations about the responsibilities and pleasures of owning a dog or cat, an interactive pet can be a great lesson in empathy and practical skills. And the fact that you don’t need to clean up after the electronic dog is hard to overestimate.

Projector for drawing

The Smart Sketcher projector takes learning to draw and write to the next level. Primary school first-graders and novice draftsmen can use it to gradually learn how to move their hands. The projector displays the selected pattern on a sheet of paper. The task of the child is to recreate the figure as accurately as possible. You can download illustration options for redrawing or number sequences from the free app (found on the App Store or Google Play). With the help of the mentioned software, you can also choose something from the resources of your phone or tablet - the application has the function of turning any photo into a thumbnail, which then displays the same as the default schemes.

An interesting feature is also the ability to learn coloring and hatching. Some of the illustrations are color versions, which should help the child choose the right shades and apply them accurately. We can conclude that the projector will be a great gift for Children's Day for beginner artists or kids who want to practice handling a pen.

Robot for teaching programming

Time for a gift for kids who show interest in technology. Programming is a very important and interesting area of ​​computer science. It is constantly evolving, so it is worth learning its basics from an early age. Programming in the broadest sense is nothing more than using the functions of devices to perform certain actions. The washing machine can be set up for many types of washing (programming the operation of individual functions), the website allows you to search for information by pressing a magnifying glass, and Alilo's M7 intelligent explorer robot ... performs sequences of movements thanks to the commands we have coded. We develop them in a special application and transfer them to the toy robot using the generated code.

The set includes large colorful puzzles. They have symbols that indicate the maneuvers that the toy can perform. We connect the puzzles with each other in such a way as to reproduce the previously encoded movements. This creates a checkmate path for the robot and we can check if we matched the puzzle pieces correctly with our application code.

Thanks to this educational toy, the child learns logical thinking and develops a sense of technology. And these are very valuable skills, given the fact that digital ways of communicating, searching for information or controlling home devices are the future of all of us. Communicating with news from the world of information technology will allow the kid to get used to the technical aspects and, perhaps, push him to study programming issues. Interestingly, the manufacturer claims that the toy is suitable for a gift for a three-year-old, I suggest giving a robot to a child who has already had a little more contact with technology or a computer and is familiar with business-and-spectacular thinking.

Wireless speaker Pusheen

Through this dynamic, I will remind parents of the upcoming Children's Day. And not in the context of younger siblings. On the one hand, this is a proposal for older children, and on the other hand, it should appeal to Pusheen fans of all ages. In addition, the musical gift for Children's Day is a target for kids who like to listen to their favorite songs not only at home, but also on the street - the speaker is light because the body is made of paper.

Installing the components—speakers, volume controls, and switches—is easy. It is enough to place them in the provided places of the cardboard packaging and connect them according to the instructions. The child will be able to cope with this task under the supervision of parents and learn how some elements of the audio system work. After assembling and connecting the phone to the speaker via Bluetooth, we should be able to adjust the volume, switch songs and, most importantly, listen to our favorite songs.

Which of the following gifts grabs your attention? Let me know in a comment below. And if you're looking for more gift inspiration, check out the Presenters section.