1.3D Card Craft Models. This foam and card model making kit from Little Baby Company includes printed sheets to create 6 different models including a ship, a submarine, 2 helicopters and 2 fighter planes. At £1.95 the 3D card craft models is the best value for money stocking filler in this selection.

2. Snap and Learn Number Bugs is the perfect stocking fillers for little ones who will have plenty of fun snapping and matching the pieces of the numbered bugs. A great exercise for colour coordination and manual skills. The six bugs come in a storage jar and include 6 numbered heads and 12 body pieces. Available from The Great Little Trading Co at £14.

3. Finger puppets by Dwell Studio £18

4. Build your own Kaleidoscope by Not on the High Street Seller Bob by Post. The kit provides everything you need to assemble a kaleidoscope with a rotating chamber and includes various coloured beads.  The outside of the kaleidoscope can be personalised by adding your own artwork. This is the perfect gift for the creative explorer. Retail price £8.

5. Kids will love the Temporary Tattoos from Berry Red. A selection of over 100 assorted Temporary Tattoos presented in a nautical style folder with magnetic opening.  Retail price £10

6. The Explorer Kit by Not on the High Street seller Colloco Homeware and Gifts. The kit comes in funky looking tin and includes a magnifying glass, a metal compass, string with knot-guide, notebook and pencil and clockwork LED torch. This is the perfect gift to encourage pretend play and outdoor activities.

7. Origami paper aeroplane kit from Berry Red is a great stocking filler or stand alone gift that will keep kids occupied for hours. The kit includes origami paper with lines and numbered folds to make 20 planes in 5 different models. Each plane also comes with an easy to follow diagram. Retail price £8.50