What gift should I give to brothers and sisters?

How to choose a gift that several children can share?

For a gift to be truly shared, it must be open enough to allow for multiple uses.

Before making a choice, it can be helpful to ask yourself a few questions:

• Do children have the same interests?
• Are they the same age?
• Can they use the gift at the same time?
• Does the gift offer multiple difficulty levels?
• Can everyone have their own business?
• Can the gift evolve with them?

A shared gift often works best when it is not based on a single rule or a single way of playing.

A large drawing surface, an activity table, a playhouse, building blocks or creative materials can thus allow several children to play together without necessarily doing exactly the same thing.

Should we choose a gift suitable for the same age?

No. For siblings, it's even common for the children not to be the same age.

The key is therefore to choose a gift that can be used on multiple levels.

For example, a younger child can handle large bricks while an older child builds something more elaborate. One can draw while the other plays with figurines.

The joint gift then becomes a shared resource, but each person uses it according to their abilities and desires.

10 gift ideas for brothers and sisters

1. An activity table

An activity table can become a common space for drawing, building, or playing.

This is particularly interesting for children who like to do different activities side by side.

2. Construction games

The building blocks allow everyone to create at their own level.

Younger children can create simple constructions, while older children develop more detailed projects.

3. A cabin

A cabin easily becomes a common setting for inventing stories.

It can evolve as the games progress: house, restaurant, hideout or castle.

4. A large creative kit

Crayons, paint, stickers, paper and craft supplies allow several children to create at the same time.

5. A board game

For children of similar ages, a suitable board game can become a truly shared moment.

For older age groups, opt for simple or cooperative games.

6. A shared library

A library accessible to children brings together picture books, comics and books suitable for several ages.

7. A construction space

A platform or area dedicated to building blocks can allow several children to build together or side by side.

8. Equipment for playing outdoors

Bicycles, scooters, outdoor games, balls or sports equipment can be good ideas depending on the age.

9. An experience to share

A park, a creative workshop, a show, an outing or a weekend getaway can also be a group gift.

10. A big family project

Creating a reading corner, a creative space, or a play area together can be a gift in itself.

What gift is suitable for children of different ages?

When children are several years apart, it is best to avoid overly specialized gifts.

A toy designed for a specific age is likely to quickly become too simple for the older child or too complicated for the younger one.

Open supports are often more suitable:

• drawing ;
• construction ;
• imaginative games;
• library ;
• hut ;
• office furniture;
• creative activities.

The same space can then accommodate different activities depending on age.

What creative gift can be used by several people?

Drawing and crafts lend themselves particularly well to sharing.

A large sheet of paper, a table, crayons, paint or modeling clay allow several children to participate without imposing a common result.

Each person can create on their own while sharing the same space.

This is also what makes creative activities interesting for siblings: they allow them to be together without forcing the children to do exactly the same thing.

What screen-free gift can we use to play together?

The possibilities are numerous:

• board games;
• puzzles;
• building bricks;
• books;
• creative activities;
• disguises;
• imaginative games;
• hut ;
• activity table.

Screen-free gifts are particularly interesting when they allow for active participation from children.

See our article: 15 screen-free gift ideas for children.

What gift allows each child to have their own activity?

This is an excellent criterion for choosing a gift intended for several children.

Not all children necessarily want to do the same thing at the same time.

A shared space can allow one person to draw while the other builds, reads, or plays with figurines.

This can reduce frustrations and allow everyone to maintain a certain autonomy while staying together.

An activity table for playing together

An activity table can be particularly suitable for siblings because it creates a shared space without imposing a single game.

It can become successively:

• a drawing table;
• a construction space;
• a stand for the figurines;
• a table for creative hobbies;
• a place to play side by side.

The advantage is that children can share the same space while choosing their own activity.

At Drawin'Kids, this is precisely the type of usage we observe in some families: one child draws while another builds or plays next to him.

How to avoid arguments over a shared gift?

A joint gift obviously doesn't eliminate all arguments.

But some choices can make sharing easier:

• choose a gift large enough for several children;
• provide multiple copies of the equipment when necessary;
• prioritize several possible uses;
• to allow everyone to maintain a personal activity;
• Avoid gifts where only one child can play at a time.

For creative activities, a few details can make a real difference: several pencil holders, several sheets of paper, enough space around the table or several construction areas.

The shared gift works best when it allows for cooperation, but also autonomy.

Our Drawin'Kids gift ideas for brothers and sisters

Imagin'table

L'Imagin'table It may be suitable for young siblings from the age of 2 when looking for a first shared activity space.

Drawing table

There Drawing table is particularly interesting for siblings who enjoy drawing, building, or doing different activities.

It can serve as a common platform while allowing each individual to have their own activity.

Play&Build

Play&Build trays allow you to transform the table into a construction space.

Depending on the age of the children, the MAXI or MINI format may correspond to different types of bricks.

Coloring refills

THE large coloring sheets can also be used by several people around the table.

They allow children to color together or each on a different part of the illustration.

Customer feedback

This testimony clearly illustrates the value of a shared space that allows several children to play together while each maintaining their own activity.

"My daughters like to spread out and love doing several things at once, or leaving their LEGOs for several days. There are three of them and they're already jostling for space. So I decided to buy a second table."

*The customer gave us her consent for the publication of her testimonial and the photos shared with Drawin'Kids.

And for Christmas?

If you are looking for a joint gift for several children at Christmas, opt for a gift that is versatile enough to be used by each child according to their age and preferences.

You can also consult our Christmas gift idea guide for children aged 2 to 8.

In summary

When choosing a gift for siblings, it's best to opt for something open, shared, and versatile enough to suit different ages. Construction sets, creative activities, experiments, and shared play areas allow several children to play together while still maintaining their independence.

Faq

What gift should I give to two siblings?

A group gift could be an activity table, a building set, a playhouse, an experience, a board game, or a shared creative space.

What gift is suitable for children of different ages?

Opt for open gifts that can be used on multiple levels: drawing, construction, imaginative play, or activity furniture.

What gift can two children share?

A joint gift should ideally be large enough or versatile enough to allow both children to use it at the same time.

What creative gift can I give to siblings?

A large creative kit, a drawing table, modeling clay or art supplies allow several children to create together.

What screen-free gift is there for siblings?

Building games, board games, drawing, books, building a den and creative activities are good screen-free alternatives.

Can an activity table be suitable for several children?

Yes, if it offers enough space and multiple uses. It can allow several children to draw, build, or play simultaneously.

How to avoid arguments over a shared gift?

Opt for a gift that allows for multiple uses, provides enough space and, if necessary, includes several accessories or materials to prevent a single child from monopolizing the activity.