Cover image via SAYS PhilippinesWhen the holidays arrive, so does the season of gift giving. Did you know that 'annual traditions' like these shape children's lifelong values and knowledge?
As we look beyond the act of giving gifts, the research on child development tells us something very important about what happens in children's internal worlds
Children associate the holidays with being receivers of gifts. But according to studies in human development, it is 'gift giving' that reaps the biggest psychological rewards.
**At the same time, parents and relatives can help children realize these rewards by teaching them how to give back during the holiday season and throughout the year!**
Because of that, we came up with this list that will surely give your inaanak the gift of learning in their formative years!
1. To develop intelligence and logic at a young age: EMCO – Mighty Brix Hazard Robot, P699.75
These 31-pc colorful bricks develop your child's imagination and logic. Find it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/emco/2250-mighty-brix-hazard-robot.html).
2. For the future empowered imagineer: EMCO – Racing Truck, P449.75
Create, combine and set imagination free with Star Voyager blocks from Emco toy brand that offers quality and non-toxic plastic construction play products for the little ones. Get it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/emco/2023-racing-truck.html).
3. For the artsy babies: Crayola – 40pc Blocks – Blue P, 1399.75
Features brightly colored Kids at Work blocks. Sturdy plastic with great clutch factor. Where to get this? Find it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/crayola/2292-40pc-blocks-blue.html?search_query=40pc+blocks&results=3).
4. For the creative inventor – Crayola – Cling Creator, P2,449.75
The Cling Creator has all the tools kids need to unleash their creativity through designing and producing removable clings. Make up to 20 clings from the included molds or create your own mold designs using clay. Get it [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/crayola/2362-cling-creator.html)
5. For the creative inventor- Marker Maker Wacky Tips, P2,449.75
Let young ones be a lead scientist of their very own color laboratory with the Marker Maker. The mixing guide helps them decide what colors to create, or you can make up on their own. Get it [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/crayola/2361-marker-maker-wacky-tips.html?search_query=marker+wacky+tips&results=1)
6. For the traveller: Crayola – Mini Twistables Crayons Kit, P1,099.75
Mini Twistables Crayons with brilliant colors and smoother laydown. Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons require no sharpening or peeling of paper label, resulting in less mess. This can be used for marking maps, books, scribbling and drawing. Find it [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/crayola/100-mini-twistables-crayons-kit.html?search_query=twistables+&results=7).
7. For the artist:
Crayola – Tip Tool Kit – Tickle Me Pink, 1,299.75
Contains everything that your child needs as she explores the colorful world of learning and art! It has 20 pcs. Washable Crayons, 10 pcs. Pip Squeak Skinnies Washable Markers, 10 short colored pencils, sharpener and 10 sheets of paper inside. Find this one [here!](http://www.oga-lala.com/crayola/2399-tip-tool-kit-tickle-me-pink.html?search_query=crayola+tip+tool+kit&results=3)
8. For the budding artist: My First Crayola, P1,799.75
This has everything that your little Van Gogh needs to create colorful stamping masterpieces! Find it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/crayola/813-my-first-crayola-super-stamping-kit.html).
9. For the young mathematician:
The Learning Journey – Learn with Me – Count and Learn Cookie Jar, P1,499.75
Simply place the cookies in their container and learn about numbers, shapes and color! Get it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/the-learning-journey/784-learn-with-me-count-and-learn-cookie-jar.html).
10. For skill building: Melissa & Doug – Alphabet Truck, P1,349.75
This is the clever update of the classic wooden letter blocks! A cargo of 28 wooden alphabet blocks (featuring uppercase and lowercase letters) stows on the sturdy trailer of this wooden truck toy. You can roll it along, unload the blocks, make a tower, build a castle, or even let your *inaanak* learn to spell their name. Get it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/melissa-doug/2358-alphabet-truck.html).
11. To develop their skills further: Melissa & Doug – Letter Puzzles, P999.75
These wooden puzzle pairs make mastering letters and their sounds as easy as A, B, C! The puzzles are self-correcting — each piece has only one match that fits — so children can play independently and learn at the same time. Find this one [here!](http://www.oga-lala.com/melissa-doug/2360-letter-puzzles.html)
12. "Archeology" at an early age? Here's the perfect gift: The Learning Journey – My First Lift & Learn Dino Puzzle, P599.75
These "first" tray puzzles feature fun themes of dinosaurs, transportation, safari and ocean. Find it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/the-learning-journey/781-my-first-lift-learn-dino-puzzle.html).
13. For the animal lover: Melissa & Doug – Farm & Zoo Jigsaw Puzzles, P799.75
This innovative design is a must-have for anyone who has ever wanted to take their puzzles on the go. Find it [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/melissa-doug/2153-farm-zoo-jigsaw-puzzles.html?search_query=giraffe&results=1)
14. For the active learner: Melissa & Doug – Round The City Rescue Rug, P1,899.75
This colorful play rug comes with four rescue vehicles ready to swoop in whenever there's an emergency! Plus it can be used for a long time too, because of the rug's high quality material. Find it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/melissa-doug/2146-round-the-city-rescue-rug.html).
15. An easy way to teach them the value of time:
The Learning Journey – Telly The Teaching Time Clock, P 1,999.75
Let Telly the Teaching Time Clock help your child learn to tell both analog and digital time using two quiz modes. Get this one [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/the-learning-journey/786-telly-the-teaching-time-clock.html)
16. For the young car hobbyist –
EMCO – Pocketronz Race Car, P399.75
Does your *inaanak* love cars? Give them their first pocket car collectible. Get it [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/emco/2349-pocketronz-race-car-red.html?search_query=Pocketronz&results=8)
17. For the future astronaut:
National Geographic – Glow In The Dark 3D Earth and Stars, P599.75
Create your own universe with over 50 amazing decorations! Get this one [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/national-geographic/2342-glow-in-the-dark-3d-earth-and-stars.html?search_query=Glow+in+the+dark+&results=10)
18. For the young mad scientist: Smart Lab – That's Gross Science Lab, P1,499.75
Chemistry has never been this gross—or fun! That's Gross Science features a motorized toilet bowl mixer with real flushing sounds and a gross-tastic science lab book packed with 26 super gross activities. Findi it [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/smart-lab/2289-that-s-gross-science-lab.html).
19. For the explorer: National Geographic – Glow In Dark Crystal Green, P599.75
Become a scientist and teach them how to grow amazing crystals that glows in the dark! Find it [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/national-geographic/2336-glow-in-dark-crystal-green.html?search_query=Glow+in+the+dark+crystal+green&results=1)
20. For the young car designer:
Crayola – Virtual Design Pro – Car Collection, P2,799.75
Let the young designer create their own car and drive with Crayola Virtual Design Pro Car Collection. Get it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/crayola/1852-virtual-design-pro-car-collection.html?search_query=virtual&results=4).
21. For the young fashion designer:
Crayola – Virtual Design Pro – Fashion Collection, P2,799.75
Bring young fashion designers' creations to life with the Crayola Virtual Design Pro Fashion Collection. Get it [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/crayola/1851-virtual-design-pro-fashion-collection.html?search_query=virtual&results=4)
22. For the young artisitic Jedi: For the Crayola – Star Wars Virtual Design Pro, P1,599.75
This is a good art set where artwork can come to life! These coloring books take coloring to the next level with a free downloadable IOS/Android/Windows app for your smartphone, tablet or iPod Touch. Use the special newly formulated crayons to color a masterpiece and then use the app on your device to see what happens next! Get it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/crayola/1847-star-wars-virtual-design-pro.html?search_query=crayol+star+wars&results=8)!
23. For the child who loves adventures: Melissa & Doug – ColorBlast! – Fairy, P399.75
Young ones can use the "Magic" pen to color in the picture, and see vibrant colors!
Get it [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/melissa-doug/496-colorblast-fairy.html?search_query=colorblast&results=2)
24. To teach them the English language:
The Learning Journey – Match and Learn ABCs, P 399.75
This colorful set of 26 ABC puzzle cards provides children with an excellent introduction to the alphabet, in a fun way! Find it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/the-learning-journey/1823-match-and-learn-abcs.html).
25. To enhance and develop their senses:
The Learning Journey – My First Puzzle Sets 4-In-A-Box Puzzles – 123, P549.75
My First Puzzle Sets contain four puzzle Sets contain four puzzles depicting fun characters and concepts that your young ones will easily recognize. Find it [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/the-learning-journey/757-my-first-puzzle-sets-4-in-a-box-puzzles-123.html)
26. Teach them the love for books and animals:
Brainy Baby – Board Book – Animals, P 259.75
Brainy Baby Books, are the best books for toddlers to start with. It teaches them the basics that equip them for preschool prep. Find it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/the-learning-journey/1823-match-and-learn-abcs.html).
27. For the enthusiastic traveler: The Learning Journey – My First Grab It! – Match My Fish, P849.75
Kids will love learning about colors with this action-packed game. With the colorful fish cards and dispenser, kids will push, launch, GRAB and match their colors. Get it [here.](http://www.oga-lala.com/the-learning-journey/2175-my-first-grab-it-match-my-fish.html)
28. For the music lover: Melissa & Doug – Musical Instruments, P799.75
The box contains eight instruments for the budding musician. Place an instrument piece correctly in the puzzle board and listen to it play. Get it [here](http://www.oga-lala.com/melissa-doug/2040-musical-instruments.html).
