Stocking Fillers (treats under £20)
– Updated for 2024 –
Budgets are tighter than normal for many of us this year but that doesn’t prevent us from wanting to see the joy on children’s faces when they see that Santa’s been. Choosing toys that don’t break the bank can help keep the magic alive without causing parents financial stress. Here are some of our top picks
Little Library Storytelling Box – £15.00
Little Library Storytelling Box sparks children’s imagination through creative storytelling. The colourful picture discs that inspire unique tales, and the compact box, are perfect for travel or holiday play. The set promotes cooperative play, builds confidence, and develops communication skills as children share their ideas. The mini-books included are great for encouraging children to write or draw their stories, making it a fun and flexible game with no right or wrong answers. Ideal for imaginative play anytime, anywhere!
Numberblocks Race To Pattern Palace Board Game – £17.95
Join the Numberblocks on an exciting adventure full of learning and fun! Children will love creating, copying and extending patterns as they guide the Numberblocks across the game board. With easy-to-use coloured tiles and pattern cards, children can learn about numbers, patterns and shapes while exploring bridges, twists and turns. Featuring two levels of play, this game encourages colour and pattern recognition, counting and logical thinking. Ideal for children transitioning to school, it’s the perfect game for promoting maths and social skills through interactive play.
Pigs on Trampolines – £20.00
Get ready for some bouncing fun! Use the trampolines to launch your pigs into the muddy puddle to earn a mud pie. The muddiest pig wins. This hands-on game is all about practice, skill and being able to change strategy to improve your chances of success. It encourages perseverance, trial and error learning, and helps develop hand-eye coordination. A super fun and competitive game to enjoy with friends or family that’s surprisingly addictive!
The Puppet Company – My First Puppets – £6.99
My first puppets are perfect for introducing children to imaginative play from an early age. These well-made, colourful, soft puppets are suitable from birth, growing with your child as they move from simply watching them on your hand to using them creatively in their play. Also included in the range are Christmas-themed puppets, perfect as a stocking filler that will add to the festive cheer on Christmas morning.
ThinkFun Dog Crimes – £12.99
An exciting mystery-solving game where players must decipher clues left behind by the mischievous dogs and uncover the culprit behind each dog crime! Perfect for family play, the game offers a range of difficulty levels, allowing players to progress up or down depending on who’s playing. Whether playing independently or competitively, this game builds confidence in decision-making, while developing perseverance, logical reasoning and problem-solving. A fun and engaging way to sharpen the mind.
Yahtzee – £9.79
A classic dice-rolling game where players aim to score big. Perfect for a family games night, Yahtzee promotes friendly competition and sportsmanship as players share strategies and cheer each other on. With simple rules that suit all ages, it’s an inclusive and timeless game that guarantees hours of fun for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a first-timer, Yahtzee is a fantastic way to bring the family together.
Montessori Tactile Flashcards – £12.00
A beautifully illustrated, sturdy set of cards designed to engage your little one’s sense of touch. With four tactile tiles, children can feel surfaces like prickly, rough, woolly and smooth, then match them to the pictures on the cards. These cards encourage the use of descriptive language, expanding vocabulary with words like ‘smooth’ and ‘shiny’, and as children explore the textures, they develop their sense of touch and learn how to classify objects. A fun, hands-on way to boost language and sensory development.
My Magical Santa – £6.99
Join Santa on a magical Christmas adventure! This interactive board book is filled with exciting surprises as little hands push, pull and slide tabs to help Santa deliver presents and navigate snowy rooftops. Featuring bright and colourful illustrations, each page brings the Christmas spirit to life. An engaging story for young children, it’s perfect for sparking their imagination and getting into the festive mood.