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Gifts for a classmate's birthday

For a classmate's birthday, a gift under €20 that does not depend on knowing what they like is enough: a card game, a book, a small set. Choose the age and you are done.

In a hurry? These three

  1. Science4you Robotics Betabot

    Build-it-yourself robot with about 125 pieces and a motor that makes it walk

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  2. Asmodee Dobble Clásico

    Card game of quick spotting: whoever sees the matching symbol first wins

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  3. Aquabeads Craft studio

    Carry case with more than 900 beads that stick together when sprayed with water

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How much to spend

There is no rule and it depends on the class. The most common approach is a gift of €10 to €20 per guest, or a class kitty (bote) of a few euros per family for a joint gift. If the class already has a custom, follow it.

Joint gift

With a kitty shared between several families you can buy a better gift and the birthday child gets fewer duplicate parcels. Someone has to organise it: a message in the parents' group with the amount and the date is usually enough.

If you do not know the child

Avoid characters and teams. Card games, logic games and craft kits appeal to almost everyone and can be exchanged.

Frequently asked questions

How much do you put in the class kitty for a birthday?

It depends on the group; small amounts per family are normal, so that together they reach a gift of €30 to €60. What matters is that the figure is agreed once and applies to every birthday in the school year.

Should you include a gift receipt?

It is a good idea. On Amazon you can mark the order as a gift so that it includes a receipt with no price, and the recipient can exchange it if they already have it.

Why don't you split gifts into boys' and girls'?

Because what predicts whether a gift goes down well is the child's interests, not their sex. A girl who loves football will find what she needs on the football page, and a boy who draws on the arts and crafts page. Filter by what they like and by age and you will get better ideas than from a 'for girls' or 'for boys' list.