When I’m looking for gifts for kids I typically look for three things; toys that are open-ended, non-toy gifts, and gifts that keep them active and busy.
24 Of The Best Gifts For Kids
Free play is really important for children’s development. Kids use play as a way to make sense of the world around them. Giving kids plenty of free time and the right toys is a perfect way to encourage them to do what they do best… PLAY!
Gifts That Are Open-Ended
I like toys/gifts that spark creativity, imagination and allow kids to dictate how they want to use them. Providing kids with toys that allow them creative freedom helps kids learn and grow.
Magnatiles
Magnatiles are a really great open-ended gift. We had our parents go in on this gift for our kids for Christmas one year. Magnatiles are in my top 5 gifts to give children.
There are so many ways to play with Magnatiles. My kid’s like to make horse stables, towers, buildings, and more with them!
Fort Magic Kit
The Fort Magic Kit is another one of the top 5 gifts to give your children. It’s the ultimate open-ended gift. What kid doesn’t love to build forts? This kit comes with a book to show you how to build different types of forts.
We’ve built boats, tunnels, houses, etc. My kids love coming up with their own creations too.
Wooden Building Blocks
Wooden Building Blocks are the ultimate open-ended toy. There are so many ways to play with building blocks. Blocks are a great way to teach early math concepts like sorting, shapes, parts-to-wholes, etc.
Gifts That Are Not Toys
Osmo Creative Starter Kit
If you have a child who is interested in drawing Osmo Creative Starter Kit is a great gift. It is a fun, interactive way to draw.
KiwiCo
KiwiCo subscription is another great gift. Every month your child gets a science or art project delivered to them. You pick the line that you want and then every month your kid has a new project to work on.
My kids love KiwiCrates. Our favorites include the Arcade Crate where they got to build a claw and the Solar System Crate.
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Walkie Talkie
My kids love Walkie Talkies. They like to use walkie talkies with the neighborhood kids.
I am Confident, Brave & Beautiful: A Coloring Book
This coloring book is a great gift to give to empower girls. I love that they can color affirmations.
Wall Mounted Fish Bowl
We got out kids Wall Mounted Fish Bowls last Christmas and they LOVED it! They opened the fish bowls on Christmas and the day after Christmas we went to the pet store and they got to pick out a Betta fish and all of the supplies they needed.
Magazine Subscription
National Geographic Kids subscription is another gift we got our kids last year. It’s fun to get new magazines every month and they love learning new things.
Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Camera
Do you have a kid who is interested in photography? Fujifilm Instant Camera is a fun gift for kids. Just be sure to buy extra film!
Guess Who Game
We play the Guess Who Game a lot at our house. It’s a fun, classic game that kids love. Another great game is The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game.
Light-up Terrarium
This Light-Up Terrarium is a great science project for kids who want to learn about terrariums. I love that it glows at night.
Gel Pens
My kids are obsessed with Gel Pens. But we are always running out of pens at my house. This set comes with 100 glitter gel pens that are of good quality and a great price.
National Geographic Kids Why?
One of the things my child’s teacher mentioned at her conference is that she is always asking why. ha! This National Geographic Kids Why? is a great gift for the inquisitive child.
Kids Beginner Ukelele
Does your kid have an interest in music? This Kids Beginner Ukelele is not only good quality but it’s also beautiful and affordable!
Gifts That Encourage Movement
Razor Scooter
The Razor Scooter is a favorite of my kids. My child uses this almost every day. It’s a great way to get your kid moving.
Kids Drum Set
Stay with me here. I know, I know a drum set? ? But if you have a kid interested in music, particularly in drums this Kids Drum Set is a must. Drumming is fun, helps develop coordination and moves your whole body.
Sorbus Spinner Swing
We bought our kids this Sorbus Spinner Swing last year and they love it. It’s a great way to keep your kids moving. They swing on it, spin and take turns pushing each other.
Slackline Kit
This Slackline Kit is hanging between two trees in our backyard. The kids love it and I love that it helps with coordination and strength. It comes with tree protectors and is great fun not just for kids but for the whole family.
Outdoor Exploration Kit
The kid who is an explorer will love this Outdoor Exploration Kit. It comes with binoculars, a compass, magnifying glass, a whistle, and a backpack. Everything you need to go exploring.
LED Bike Lights
My Father in law got our kids some LED lights for their bikes and they love them. These LED Bike Lights are fun to look at and help keep your biker safe in low light.
Scooter
We bought these Scooters a few years ago for our kids. We keep them in the basement and they have come in handy in the cold/winter months.
Fat Brain Teeter Popper With Handles
Kids can rock, roll, sit or stand on this Fat Brain Teeter Popper With Handles. If you have a kid that has a hard time sitting still this is a great sensory gift.
Bilibo Blue
Another great “seat” for your child. This Bilibo Blue is one of those toys that kids love. Every kid that comes over to my house sits in ours. Kids can sit, rock or stand on this seat.
Finding gifts for kids that both you and your kids like can be tough but I hope this guide made it a little easier.
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What gifts do you love for kids? Let me know in the comments.
