Kiddie Academy's 2016 Educational Gift Guide Part I Educational Gift Guide Part II

The
Four-Gift
Rule

FOR
ALL
AGES

Use this simple rule to only buy or gift your children

For those who celebrate the eight nights of

no more than four things for the holiday under the

Hannukkah, spread the four gifts throughout your

following categories: something they want,

celebration schedule while playing games or

something they need, something to wear, something

having a family party on other nights. The Four Gift

to read (and, hey, it rhymes, too!).

Rule doesn’t have to be just for families on a
budget this holiday season, it can also be a

So, whether you’re on a budget this year or just

different way to approach gift-giving without

trying to teach a little gratitude as you encourage

giving too much and losing sight of the holiday

your children to cherish the gifts they’re given, the

season joy. Here, we outline the four gift rule for

"four gift” rule might be something to consider. We

all ages with a few suggestions from the Kiddie

didn't come up with the idea. In fact, the "four gift"

Academy Department of Education.

rule concept has been circulating the internet for
years. But we do try to offer a fresh take with gifts in
each category that align with Kiddie Academy's Life
Essentials pillars to support imaginative and pretend
play; encourage health and wellness; learn
technology; and inspire kids to meet their full
potential all season long!