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GiftSmart

Scratch & Win tickets may seem like a quick, fun gift, but they are a form of gambling. Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday, stocking stuffer or special celebration, lottery products are for adults, not children. This year, GiftSmart by choosing something made for kids instead.

GiftSmart

GiftSmart all year

Scratch & Win tickets are often thought of as holiday gifts, but the same message applies year-round. For birthdays, celebrations, stockings, party favours, classroom prizes or family gift exchanges, keep lottery products out of kids’ gifts.

GiftSmart. Choose something made for kids.

Better gift ideas for kids

Looking for something simple to add to a stocking, card or gift bag? Try one of these instead:

  • Art supplies, like markers, paint, sketchbooks or modelling clay
  • Craft kits, bracelet-making supplies or sticker books
  • A journal, notebook or creative writing prompts
  • DIY room decor or a small decorating project
  • Science kits, nature kits or building activities
  • Books, magazines or activity books
  • A small puzzle, brain teaser or logic game
  • A baking, cooking or gardening kit
  • Sidewalk chalk, bubbles or outdoor toys
  • A ball, skipping rope or backyard game
  • Sledding, beach or park gear, depending on the season
  • Passes for skating, swimming, climbing or other local activities
  • A board game or card game
  • A movie night kit with snacks
  • A family game night basket
  • Tickets or passes for a local event, activity or attraction
  • A gift card for books, clothes, food, music, crafts or recreation
  • Headphones, phone accessories or school supplies
  • A water bottle, backpack, lunch bag or room item
  • A class, workshop or experience they can choose