Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who enjoys map making, there are several meaningful and creative gift ideas that can inspire his passion and enhance his skills.

1. Map Making Tools: Enhance his map-making experience by providing him with essential tools. Consider getting him a professional compass, a high-quality ruler, drafting pencils, and a set of fine-tip markers. These items will help him create accurate and detailed maps.

2. Map Making Software: If your son has an interest in digital map making, consider investing in map making software. There are several options available, such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or Google Earth Pro. These software programs provide him with the tools to create interactive and detailed maps.

3. Historical Atlas: Inspire his creativity and knowledge with a historical atlas. This gift will not only fuel his passion for map making but also educate him about different time periods and civilizations. Look for atlases that focus on specific periods of history or regions that he finds fascinating.

4. Travel Journal: Encourage your son to explore the world and document his journeys with a personalized travel journal. Choose a stylish and durable journal that includes world maps, sections for sketching, and plenty of blank pages for recording his experiences and mapping out his adventures.

5. Cartography Book: Help broaden his understanding of cartography by gifting him a book dedicated to the art and science of map making. Look for books that cover various aspects of cartography, from the history of maps to techniques and tips for creating accurate and visually appealing maps.

6. Map Artwork: Decorate his room with map-themed artwork that celebrates his love for map making. Consider wall decals depicting world maps, vintage map posters, or artistic interpretations of cartography. These pieces will not only showcase his interest but also create an inspiring environment for map making.

7. Map Puzzle or Board Game: Engage his mind and challenge his map-making skills with a map puzzle or board game. Look for options that involve strategic thinking and map interpretation, such as a jigsaw puzzle featuring a world map or a board game centered around exploration and navigation.

8. Map-making Workshop or Class: If you want to provide him with a hands-on learning experience, consider enrolling him in a map-making workshop or class. Look for local community centers, art schools, or online platforms that offer courses in cartography. This gift will allow him to learn new techniques and interact with fellow map enthusiasts.

Remember, the most important aspect of gift-giving is showing that you support and appreciate your son's interests and passions. By selecting a meaningful and personal gift related to his love for map making, you are not only acknowledging his hobby but also fueling his creativity and further inspiring him to pursue his passion.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”