Going Away Present Ideas for Children

Moving to a new city is a big event in a child's life. While it may be hard to see your friend or relative move away, there are some simple gifts that you can give the special child in your life to show her that you will be thinking about her, even after she has settled into her new home.

  1. Scrapbook

    • Create a scrapbook for the child by taking pictures of special places around the town, such as his school or a favorite restaurant. Include photos of you and the child together and write a brief caption to go with each photo, narrating why you decided to include it in your scrapbook. Give the child his own scrapbooking supplies and a camera and encourage him to create a book for you all about his new town.

    Special Memories

    • Ask the child's friends and family to each write her a letter about a special memory they have with her. Encourage each person to include a special memento for the child and a picture of the two of them together. Place all of the memories you have collected into a notebook or bind them into a book, being sure to include your memory in your collection.

    Pen Pal Package

    • Help the child stay in touch after his move by giving him the supplies he needs to become your pen pal. Include special paper, several fun pens or pencils, an assortment of envelopes and some stamps in your package. Write your address in an address book and ask other people who are close to the child to share their addresses as well. Write a letter to the child right before his move and send it to his new address so he will have mail waiting for him when he arrives.

    Technology

    • Give a technology-based gift to help the child stay in touch with you, after checking with her parents. Purchase a basic laptop computer so that you can email the child. Give a web cam so that you can talk to each other face to face or buy a simple cell phone so the child can call you whenever she wishes. Include a gift card for a cell phone or Internet subscription with your present.

    Future Visit

    • Plan a trip to visit the child in his new home before he moves away. Give him a special package that has a calendar marked with the dates of your visit on it and a chart to help him count down the days. Include a blank itinerary and ask him to select some special activities and places he wants to show you in his new town.

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