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Tried & Tested tips to choose the right return gift for kids party
Choosing the right return gifts for kids requires a thoughtful approach to ensure that the items are age-appropriate, safe, and enjoyable for the recipients. Here are some amazing tips to guide you in selecting the perfect return gifts: Consider Age Groups: Take into account the age range of the children attending the party. Gifts should be suitable for the developmental stage of the kids. Safety First: Opt for items that meet safety standards and do not pose any potential hazards. Avoid small parts that could be a choking hazard for younger children. Gender-Neutral Options: If the party includes both boys and girls, choose gifts that are gender-neutral to ensure that every child receives something they can enjoy. Keep it Practical: Select practical items that kids can use in their daily lives. Decorative items look appealing but are not that useful in the long run. Instead opt for useful gifts such as stationery sets, water bottles, or reusable lunch containers. Personalization: Consider adding a personal touch by opting for items that can be personalized, such as pouch, name boards, bags, cute photo cushions and more. Explore a huge variety of customized gifts for kids at Zooboo. Consider Interests: Take note of popular characters, themes, or interests among the kids. Gifts that align with these preferences are likely to be well-received. Educational Value: Choose items that have some educational value, such as storybooks, puzzles, or art and craft kits. These gifts can promote learning while having fun. Small or Big size: Keep the size of the gifts in mind. Consider how easily they can be transported by the children and whether they are suitable for home or travel. Durability: Kids can be quite energetic and enthusiastic, so choose gifts that are durable and can withstand a bit of rough play. Theme of the Party: If the birthday party has a specific theme, try to align the return gifts with that theme. It adds a special touch and enhances the overall party experience. Budget-Friendly Options: While you want to choose meaningful gifts, it's essential to stay within your budget. There are plenty of affordable options that can still be exciting for kids. Variety in Choices: Provide a variety of options to cater to different preferences. Not all kids have the same interests, so having a diverse selection can ensure each child gets something they like. Ask for Input: If you're unsure about the preferences of the kids, consider asking the birthday child's parents for suggestions or input. You can check this blog for 15 amazing budget-friendly party gift ideas. By taking these factors into consideration, you can choose customized return gifts that not only bring smiles to the faces of the kids but also leave them with memorable and enjoyable tokens from the celebration.
Make kids independent with Personalized Foldable Wooden Desk
Are you facing a space-crunch at home with no designated study area for kids? Do you find your kids in an unhealthy posture while reading/doing ipad/watching the laptop/eating? Do you want to encourage kids to eat independently? Zooboo’s personalized foldable wooden study table is the answer to all your above needs & more. Here’s why: Space This is a foldable table which means when not in use, it can be folded and stores easily, anywhere. Secondly, if you find that there is less space for kids to sit and eat on their own, or sit comfortably while doing homework/ipad/laptop/reading etc. then this table is good for their use. Comfort: The adjustable desk allows you to change the angle of the desk to suit whatever position you desire. Material This desk is made with high quality wood material with a canvas cotton handle. Personalized The table can be personalized with your child’s name and the desired theme. This is done on an Acrylic print over the table. You can pick different themes here! If you’re still wondering if this is required by your child, then here are a few benefits of using a dedicated study table compiled by polymath.edu: Use of a study table, even if a folding one, warrants an erect posture thus taking care of a child’s spinal alignment and avoid backaches in the long run An erect posture helps to retain attention and concentrate better It allows to easily transition between devices whether a laptop or a tablet, and books when everything is at the eye level The hands are rested better and always in relaxed positions suited for working, hence allowing a wider range of movement It helps create an atmosphere of school, although virtual, where students feel more inclined to work and there are higher chances of them taking their classwork and homework seriously During meals, it helps kids to eat on their own in a better posture – similar to sitting on a dinning table in the absence of one We highly recommend all parents to invest in a folding table, to complement the learning environment and independence for their children. Head over to our website or download the Zoomin app on your phone to order this incredibly useful Foldable Study Table that we will customize with your kid’s name! Trust us, this one is the perfect gift for birthday gifts, Raksha Bandhan gifts, Diwali gifts & more. Enjoy 25% off & FREE HOME DELIVERY Use code 25FREESHIP
JUST LAUNCHED: Personalized Kids Accessories from Rs. 186 only!
Since a long time, we have received a lot of requests from the Zooboo community about expanding into kids’ products. And as always, you ask & we answer. The small (but tireless) team at Zooboo is super-duper excited to launch an entire range of Personalized Kids Accessories! With unique goodies like Name Boards to Foldable Desks to Meal Planners – this new collection is going to be your go-to-destination for gifting, back-to-school supplies, kids accessories & personalized stationery! Why personalize your kids’ accessories? Firstly, you will never again have a deal with a mix-up at school & classes (thank us later!) Secondly, kids are excited for and feel a sense of responsibility towards items that have their name on it! (wouldn’t you too love to don an apron with your name or write in a book specially designed for you!?) Thirdly, you can easily elevate your gifting by just adding a personalized touch to the presents. Use cute stickers with your kids name to seal gift bags…. How chic is that going to look! And lastly, have you SEEN how adorable the designs are!? WHO can resist customizing these accessories when they’re super useful as well as so cute! Name Boards Gift a new-born kid this cute customized Name Board! Made from high-quality 3mm Acrylic, this one is a delight for all ages! (stick-able Velcro included) Name Tag Add a Name tag to your kid’s school bag, tuition haversack and travel suitcase – never have a bag mix-up again! Foldable Desk Wooden foldable desk with a cute design + your name! You can even adjust the desk to the angle you want. Clipboard Add a design + name to your own Clipboard. Made in best quality 3mm Acrylic that’s easy to carry anywhere! Spiral Notebook This customized Spiral Notebook comes in an array of designs + your kids name on it! Meal Planner Make meal planning fun with this customized weekly planner + special magnetic pen included! Name Stickers Elevate your gifting game with the help of these charming personalized stickers. Enjoy a set of 40 stickers to add as seals for gifts, bags, on small school stationery, toys etc. Insulated Water Bottles Stainless steel double walled customized bottle to ensure your liquids stay hot or cool as desired Water Bottle BPA free water bottle with a cute frosted look & custom designs for your little ones. Curate these for personalized Birthday Gifts, Birthday party return favours, Diwali Gifts, Raksha Bandhan gifts, back-to-school gifts, Christmas presents, Gifts for new-borns & so much more. Customize today from just Rs. 186 onwards! Use code 25FREESHIP
3 beautiful DIY Christmas tree ideas
It’s December and NO it is not too early to feel Christmasy (we are already in our Xmas sweaters :D) So are you and the kids excited about celebrating Christmas this year? Let’s start by getting the most important thing first – a Christmas tree! If you don’t have the space for a big tree or don’t to spend on an elaborate one then why not try a simple DIY tree that you can make at home? We scouted Pinterest & the Gram for the most unique DIY Christmas trees that the little ones can put together (with little help) Check out the top #3 ideas!! Paper cup Christmas Tree source: fireflies & mudpies You will need: Paper cups, colourful buttons, glittered star (made from foam paper/biscuit paper/any glittered paper) This simple little Christmas tree will look adorable on your kid's desk or on the coffee table in your living room. Make multiple versions of this and adorn every nook of your house! Xmas Tree with books source: creative christmas trees source: ethicalocean source: imwm.org You will need: Books, books & more books! This one is our favourite (for obvious reasons!). Get books of different sizes and arrange them from big to small. Put up some lights and this will be the cutest corner of your house – we guarantee it! P.S: Team Zooboo creates a tree just like this every December! Tree with Pictures & lights You will need: Photo Prints, Glue to stick the prints, fairy lights This is the most elegant way to create a personalized tree that will stay well into January! Pick a wall that has some space. Help the little ones select the pictures and place them. Use a masking tape to pin the lights where required. And enjoy the glow every evening! This is perfect when you have a Christmas party and don’t want a tree that kids can topple over. This photo tree will add the perfect festive charm that your party needs! P.S: Create your set of 24 Prints at Rs. 6 per print on www.zoomin.com or from the Zoomin App! Go ahead create your own unique tree & share your photos with us to be featured on @zooboostory Don’t forget to pick a personalized Xmas gift for your kids from www.zooboostory.com Use code MERRY30 for FLAT 30% off on all personalized gifts. Offer ends on 31/12/2022 – hurry!
5 tips to teach kids about ‘originality’ & ‘authenticity’
The latest Zooboo story book ‘Finds a story’ is all about a little child trying to write a story for their school project. The child asks around at home, neighborhood as well as looks to the TV for inspiration for their story. The plot and ending of this book led us thinking about a few issues such as ‘original thinking’ and ‘authenticity’. How many times do we come across children who are more than willing to mimic ideas from the internet/society? Are we also guilty of consciously or unconsciously guiding kids to follow a pre-planned path with no creativity of their own? Research has shown that when parents focus on ‘teaching values’ v/s ‘rules’ and encourage kids to take ‘sensible risks’ that will allow them to try new things – such children grow up to be great contributors in the society. Here are 5 simple things that YOU can do to try and inculcate the importance of original thinking, creativity, and authenticity in your young ones: Tip #1 Encourage them to always read & remember the name of the author & the illustrator This is something you can start even when kids are a few months old. Always make it a habit to read the name of the author & illustrator of the book before you begin reading it. This allows kids to understand that there is someone who has taken the effort to write and illustrate this book for them. That not all books are the same and there is a person is who thinking original ideas & is creatively presenting it for them. Tip #2 Seek books with a moral Along with picture books, try to also read out stories that have some moral attached to it. Doing this from an early age encourages kids to think about the values and consequences of their actions. Tip #3 Encourage creativity in all forms It is upto us what rules and conditioning we raise our kids with. Instead of giving them the rules of society, life and your personal set of rules, teach them the values behind it. Let them know what your family believes it and the reason behind it. For example if you want them to clean their room, rather than saying ‘Clean your room’, say ‘This is why we as a family believe in a clean and neat environment. And this is why it’s a core value to keep our belongings neat.’ Tip #4 Guide with relativity rather than absolutes If your child is drawing or painting an image of the sky, let them pick out the colours rather than giving it to them. And now if they happen to paint it pink & purple, will you tell them – The sky is blue, not pink. OR will you tell them – The sky can be blue, sometimes it can also be orange and at twilight, it can even be pink or purple! Rather than saying ‘This is a stone’, say ‘This could be a stone, or it could be Y, or it could be Z, what do you think it is?’. This allows them to let their mind run free and fosters creative thinking. It helps ‘out of the box’ ideas. Tip #5 Model ‘authenticity’ yourself If you want to raise an honest citizen who is true to their self and stands against borrowed ideas and pirated/copied work then YOU need to model this behaviour too. Show them the importance of being original by being original yourself. Don’t download that song from the internet/unofficial source. Don’t buy a book unless its author is getting their due credit. Don’t quote an idea or phrase without mentioning the source you got it from. There are small ways that kids are observing us & what we say, do & talk makes an impact. If you want your kids to be inspired to write their own story or do some original thinking then try this NEW personalized storybook by Zooboo called ‘Finds a story’. Personalize it with your kids name & character & enjoy Rs. 300 off. Use code STORY
3 Diwali Gift ideas for kids under Rs. 279!
Diwali is next week. If you’ve thought of gifts for neighbors, friends, family then why leave your kids out! This festive season, we have 3 amazing gifting ideas for kids of all ages. Make most of the sale and order these gifts from Rs. 279 only! Idea #1 Personalize a storybook in their name A gift that is educational, filled with learning concepts & is a keepsake with your kids name – what more could you ask for? Pick from 17 Zooboo storybooks to personalize for kids aged 0-10. Now order them at a discounted price + enjoy Free Economy Shipping. Use code FESTIVE30 for 30% off + free home delivery. Idea #2 Gift them an acrylic puzzle with their photo This 56 pieced acrylic puzzle can be customized with any photo of your choice. There a cutely themed designs for the border as well. Your kids will enjoy this keepsake with their name & photo! Use code HAPPY30 to order this from Rs. 279! Idea #3 A soft cushion with cute themes + your fav memory together Add a bit of personal touch to their room or any corner of the house. Customize a cute designer photo cushion with your favourite photograph. These cushions are also available at 30% off just for this week. Use code HAPPY30 Inspired to create your own customized gifts? Head to www.zooboostory.com to customize your storybooks and to www.zoomin.com for other personalized gift options too!
6 Tips to make family reading time more fun!
Reading together with family is very good for kids of all ages. Right from inspiring a love of reading books in young children to helping you connect as a family. Most of all, it’s also really fun! But we know that it’s not always easy to plan a family reading time in advance. So forget thinking about reading as something you need to tick off your list and instead imagine storytime as an amazing show that’s about to begin and the excitement in the kids will naturally follow. Here are 6 tips by Team Zooboo to help make family reading time easier to plan and a lot more fun! Read outdoors Make a picnic out of it or carry your books during garden time. A change of scenery adds some excitement to reading time. You can also spot your favourite natural elements around you while reading. Add a game like – Act it out Adding a game gives a fun twist to reading. Give the entire family a few roles to enact. Let kids get into the character and act it out. They will gain confidence + work on their language skills too. Personalize a storybook Personalizing a storybook in your kids name boosts their curiosity while reading it. Studies have shown higher language skill development, vocabulary development and confidence level in kids who read personalized books. Click here to check out personalized storybooks for your kids. Involve every one Sometimes it is good to let someone else take over the lead while reading. Invite an older cousin, neighbour or grandparent to read stories with you. The diversity in voice modulation and creativity piques a kids interest and involvement. Set up a schedule Make a reading schedule. Pin it up at a place where it is visible to all. Try to add a star chart or some reward upon finishing the required reading time. P.S: Making the reading chart can be a fun art activity too! Reading corner A cute cozy dedicated reading corner helps calm them and sets a routine. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate. A few curtains and pillows with easily accessible books and good light does the trick. Mind buzzing with new ideas to try out? We hope so! If you’re looking for some books to get you started, browse our bestselling personalised books on a wide range of topics and that too for all age-groups! Explore all the 16 book titles here!
4 NEW Zooboo books reviewed!
It’s been over 3 months to the launch of the brand NEW Zooboo storybooks and we are SO happy with the astounding response from all over! These four books are the latest addition to the Zooboo family: Slays the fear monster Traffic Jam Adventure Noisy Holiday What will you be when you grow up? https://zooboostory.com/book/what-will-you-be-when-you-grow-up And all the books have found so much LOVE & appreciation from kids as well as parents from all over India! :) Take a look at what little readers are saying: “This is my favourite book. I took it to school with me. My teacher showed the different occupations to the entire class. I like reading my name in my Zooboo book” - Aaradhya (@being.mama.everyday) "When I grow up I will be a scientist just like the little Swasti scientist shown here in my book :) Thank you Zooboo, I Love you" - Swasti (@super_swasti) “I like my Zooboo counting book a lot. I like to count from 1 to 10 all the things in my book. It has my name it in and all my friends have seen my name book” - Myra (@cuppycakes_muffins11) “I always wanted a book that is based on ME! And this year I got a gift that is a storybook with myself in it, how fun is that? It has my name on the main page and everywhere in the story. This story is about a girl who hates the city noise and goes to a little farm over the weekend. I absolutely love my book!” - Pihu (@smitababbles) “I used to be afraid of my dark room. I don’t like to enter my room without lights. But now I am brave. I like my Zooboo book that teaches me that it is ok to be afraid. I try to be brave when I enter my room now I am not that scared as before.” - Ditya (@babbiegram.1230) If you want to personalize some storybooks with your child's name & gift them a few books filled with educational concepts, stories and beautiful illustrations then head to Zooboo! Use code STORY to save Rs. 300 on your order! SHOP HERE
Which Zooboo book should I order for 7-9 year olds (part 3)
All children grow & learn at a different pace and as such, the reading ability differs from child to child. However, as per a generic age division, Zooboo books are categorized for ages 0-3, 4-6 & 7-9. Further, there are different areas of development that each book focuses on. Some books include numbers, counting, shapes, colours etc. Some books focus on social skills like being independent, overcoming fears, appreciating nature etc. Language-based concepts like opposites, adjectives, nouns, new vocabulary is covered in some. In this 3 part blog series we have put together a short summary of each of the 16 books, author & illustrator details as well as the key concepts covered in each. This blog will give you details on Zooboo books recommended for 7-9 year olds. Click here to see all the 6 books suited for 0-3 year olds. Click here to see all the 7 books suited for 4-6 year olds. Zooboo books for 7-9 year olds Lost Smile About the book: This fantasy tale will take your child on an exciting adventure in an enchanted forest! In the quest for their lost smile, they will meet magical creatures and explore the woods together. Filled with delightful illustrations and an engaging storyline this book will enhance your child’s imagination and language skills. Author: Naimisha Sanghavi Illustrator: Vipul Mahapurush Key Concepts: Understanding emotions & feelings, creative skills, imagination skills A1 Summer About the book: A touching story about two siblings, this book takes us through the joys of summer vacations spent in our native village. The precious bond between siblings, the simple pleasures of life in a quiet village, the significance of spending time with family, the value of disconnecting from a device and connecting with nature – this beautiful story explores all this and so much more. Bonus: This book can be customized to suit different sibling relationships! Author: Roopa Pai Illustrator: Juliee Mahimkar Key Concepts: Respect for elders, appreciating nature, sibling bonding, having fun without gadgets Noisy Holiday About the book: Hate it or love it, you can’t escape it.... we’re talking about noise! In the ‘Noisy Holiday’, your child will explore different types of sounds. They will also enjoy a weekend spent exploring a beautiful farm! Let’s learn all about sounds, fun activities on a farm, communing with nature, and spending time with loved ones! Author: Vidya Mani Illustrator: Nirzara Verulkar Key Concepts: Types of sounds, farm activities, new vocabulary, appreciating nature, nouns and adjectives Shop all books here
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4 Zooboo books that highlight Mom-kid bonding! [Mother’s Day special]
“A Mother understands, what a child cannot say” How special is the connection between a mother and her child! Perhaps the most special one on EARTH. Reading books together is a great way to strengthen this bond isn’t it? Cuddled together on the sofa or in bed, reading their favourite books and travelling through the entire universe and back together – truly books are a blessing for all kids. Customize a Zooboo book now! With Mother’s Day around the corner (May 8th), here are a few Zooboo bestsellers that highlight this beautiful bond between Moms and their kiddos. Customize some for your kids today! Get Wings A child is day-dreaming & chit-chatting with their mom on the way back from school. It is touching to see the camaraderie & banter between the kid & Mom. It truly makes us feel nostalgic about our school days! Personalize it for your kid here! Birthday Book This exciting book captures the planning and preps that go behind a kid’s birthday party. But this mom involves the child in all the decision-making and party planning! How much fun they both have in picking out the menu, cake flavour, decorating the invites etc together (aww!) Add your child's name here! Is that You? This is a favourite 'first-book' for kids all over India! It not only highlights the special bond between parents-kid but also introduces the newly born to their surroundings. You can add a special message for the child or the parents in this keepsake book! Preview the book with your kids name here! What shape would you be? Moms don’t like to give in to all of the kids' demands, do they? But what if you could indulge their imagination while also teaching them something new!? In this book, Mom helps her kiddo turn into different shapes and imagine what it would be like to be a square, triangle, rectangle etc. An important lesson that they learn in the end is about self-appreciation. This book also highlights the care that a mom shows towards her kid's playful desires. Order it with your child's name here! This Mother's Day, cuddle up with your little one and celebrate the amazing bond that you share. Personalize a Zooboo storybook for your kid from Rs. 99 only! Discover 12 Zooboo books here!
6 sustainable HOLI celebration ideas with kids!
The festival of colours and water is here – Holi hai! While it is important to teach children about all Indian festivals, it is equally important to show them environmentally & socially sustainable ways to celebrate them! Here are 6 ideas from Team Zooboo to celebrate Holi without any wastage of water, toxic colours or smoke & fume of the Holi pyre. Try them out with your kids and help them get into the spirit of Holi! After all, don’t you agree it’s time we change the mantra to ‘Burana na KARO, Holi Hai’ instead!? :) #1 Water Play with toys! Water is one of the key part of Holi-Dhuleti celebrations. But we can try to involve kids in different water activities that allow them to have fun with water (splash, splash) and yet involve minimum water wastage! Try setting up a toy-washing day for your kids and their friends! Just fill a few big tubs with water & kid-friendly soap. Bring out their plastic toys, throw in a few brushes and watch them enjoy! @busytoddler.com P.S: You got yourself sparkling clean toys as well :D #2 Create your own colours! Avoid toxic Holi colours as they leave irreparable damage on children’s sensitive skin. Why not create some simple colours at home? Learn how to make natural home made colours here indianexpress.com You could try buying organic non-toxic Holi colours online too - try this. #3 Painting, colours & nature! Another fun activity where kids can be safely involved with colours is painting! Try painting with a twist: Provide kids with paints but make the brushes out of natural elements like twigs, leaves, flowers. Try to incorporate different types of leaves for different brush strokes. Involving nature in kids' activities is a great way to encourage their creativity. supersimple.com You can teach your kids about primary and secondary colours and how to make NEW colours by mixing them. Try Zooboo’s personalized storybook I Spy for this concept. It can work as a wonderful Holi Gift as well! #4 Holi bonfire with props To explain to kids the reason for celebrating Holi, try to set up a mock Holika Dahan with simple props. We can encourage kids to understand the concept of ending evil and triumph of good over evil without any of the pollution caused by actually burning the Holi bonfire. You can also check this story of the history of Holi on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp8p3wYzhTo #5 Make Thandai at home! As a fun cooking experience for your kids, help them to make delicious cool thandai at home! They will enjoy making it with you and can relish it later as a dessert as well! You can make it from scratch like this, or make it with your kids by adding ready thandai syrup in cold milk! #6 Gift your kids something colourful! Personalize a storybook for your kids and make them a STAR this Holi. Try any of the 12 Zooboo books at Rs. 99 only! Use code STORY If you try any of these Holi celebration ideas with your kids, do tag us on @zooboostory to get featured on our page! Happy Holi to everyone!
Tips to gear up for back-to-school (+ 3 Valentine’s Day ideas!)
With schools re-opening, there is a buzz in the parenting community on excitement, anxiety, preparedness and a host of different emotions. Are you kids ready to head back to school? It doesn’t hurt to try a few quick tips to get the entire family in motion for the new change! Discover some simple tips + read till the end for some BONUS Valentine’s day ideas! Tip #1 Set a routine Start the day early and set a routine especially during bedtime. Calming kids down with gentle activities like a bath and reading time will help them relax and get into bed on time. Tip #2 Surprise them with a gift to create some excitement Gifts usually make a child look forward to something. And especially an educational gift is a win-win for parents as well children. Gift them a keepsake like a book with their name in it. Try it at www.zooboostory.com and personalize a storybook with their name & character in it. You could also create a simple Photobook with pictures of them going to school before lockdowns or pictures with their friends/teachers or simple family pictures. Go over these books with your kids to get them in the mood to look forward to school. Create your Photobooks here. Tip #3 Involve them Involving the kids in preparing their bags, setting out their clothes helps a lot. It prepares them mentally for the next day and eases their mindset into the new routine. Tip #4 Include extra bed-time stories and cuddles Make your kids feel secure and safe with some extra hugs and books before bedtime. This is a great way to reduce their anxiety or calm their excitement – whichever is the case. Personalize books as per your kid's age & interest here. Tip #5 Limit screen time (especially post-sunset) Screen time post-sunset might make your kid irritable. It would be advisable to switch to a more relaxing activity like doodling, reading or drawing instead of screen-time. Tip #6 Celebrate the first week! Celebrate small wins like getting through the first week of physical school. Order (or bake!) a cake, popcorn and add in a cute gift too. Customize a gift for your child here & watch their eyes go wide in wonder. BONUS: Valentine’s Day is around the corner and here are THREE amazing gifting ideas for your little ones! Gift them something personalized like a Photo Cushion of their favourite character/movie. Customize yours here. A storybook as a gift is always a good idea! Order yours here Print some Polaroids from here & help your kid write sweet messages for your family members as Valentine's Day cards :) Keep smiling & keep reading!
