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The holiday season is here, and picking the perfect present can be overwhelming with so many choices out there. To help, we’ve rounded up 3-4 amazing ideas in five categories—Crafting, Educational, Outdoor, Tech, and Fun. These top kids gifts promise hours of engagement, learning, and entertainment!
These gift ideas are made with a general elementary-aged kid in mind. To read out top list for Baby Gifts and our Top Toddler Toy ideas, click the links.
Crafting
Encourage creativity and hands-on fun with these crafting gifts:
- Make an Ultimate Craft Box: Includes markers, beads, clay, glitter glue, and more for endless art projects.
- DIY Candle-Making Kit: Perfect for older kids, this kit combines creativity with a little science to make scented candles. Check out this Candle-Making Kit!
- Paint-Your-Own Pottery Sets: There are tons of great options for kids to make paint their own ceramic sets. Check out this one for painting your own mugs!
- Knitting Loom Kit: A great intro to knitting, this Knitting Loom Kit helps kids make scarves, hats, or small crafts easily.
Educational
Make learning fun with these engaging and educational gifts:
- Coding Robot: Interactive robots like Botley or Dash teach kids the basics of coding through play. While these robots might be a more expensive gift, the benefits of your children learning these skills are endless.
- Microscope Kit: A beginner’s microscope with slides and samples is perfect for little scientists.
- Build-and-Learn Engineering Kit: Kits like LEGO Technic or K’NEX challenge kids to design and build moving models.
- Interactive Globe: A talking globe introduces kids to geography, cultures, and trivia.
Outdoor
Get kids active and outdoors with these exciting ideas:
- Foldable Climbing Dome: Durable and easy to store, this climbing structure promotes physical activity and imaginative play.
- LED Scooter: A kick scooter with light-up wheels makes outdoor play even more fun.
- Make your Own Outdoor Adventure Set: Includes binoculars, a compass, and a bug-catching kit for little explorers.
- Kids Pod Swing: Get kids relaxing outdoors (or in) with this Kids Pod Swing. Perfect for a kid who wants to read a book outside.
Tech Gifts
Introduce tech in a fun and age-appropriate way with these gadgets:
- Kids’ Smartwatch: Kids smartwatches can come with so much these days! Check out ways to help communicate with your kids (without having a full-on phone) using a smartwatch. Look at this one from Gabb Watch!
- Educational Tablet: Tablets like the Amazon Fire Kids Edition come with parental controls and preloaded learning apps.
- DIY Electronics Kit: Teach kids to build their own circuits, alarms, or mini gadgets.
- Leapfrog Magic Adventure Binoculars: These Leapfrog Binoculars are sure to get your kids excited to learn and adventure.
Fun
For pure enjoyment, these gifts are guaranteed to bring smiles:
- Classic Board Game Set: Games like Catan Junior, Ticket to Ride First Journey, or Clue Jr. provide family-friendly fun.
- Karaoke Machine for Kids: With a mic and Bluetooth compatibility, little singers can belt out their favorite tunes. Check out this Karaoke Machine!
- Nerf Fun: A Nerf Party Set for the next time your kid has their friends over!
Whatever category you choose, the best gifts for kids are those that spark joy, inspire curiosity, and encourage creativity or active play. From crafting kits to outdoor gear, there’s something here for every kid on your list!
