75+ Great Gifts for Kids (Including Non-Toy Ideas)

The guide you’ve all been waiting for – gifts for kids! Together with my readers, I’ve rounded up 40+ gift ideas for kids.

There’s no one more fun to buy gifts for than kids! They get so excited for every little thing, and it makes Christmas magical. This list is for younger – older kids. If you need ideas for teens and tweens, hit the link at the bottom of this post.

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Building Toys for Kids 

• LEGO BRICKS
  • If you want a gift that sparks the imagination, this is it. My kids play and build with LEGO bricks for hours at a time. I swear, they’re the only toy I’ll buy them anymore.
• WOODEN BLOCKS
  • Wooden blocks are toys that have staying power. They will be used to stack when they’re little, build towers when they’re toddlers, and build castles and forts when they’re older. Perfect gift idea for those young kids who can use them for years to come.
• DUPLO BRICKS
  • DUPLO bricks are the same as LEGO, just bigger. They’re designed for tiny toddlers, but my big boys still build with them constantly.
• MAGNATILES.
  • I’ve heard SO many good things about Magnatiles! They also have knock offs for much cheaper RIGHT HERE.
• FISHER PRICE WOODE BUILDERS
  • This is great for smaller hands. They can design their own building, towns, and construction sites. The pieces are pretty simple to put together.
• MAGIC TRACKS
  • This is such a fun race track for kids to play for hours.  It amazing how long this will keep them entertained!

Craft and Learning Toys for Kids

• THE GENIUS SQUARE
  • My 9 year old just got this The Genius Square game for his birthday from a friend and it was an instant hit! My husband and my 11 year old played it together for a whole evening.
• MAGNETIC LETTERS.
  • In the Educational Activities for My Kids post I did a few years ago, I shared these magnetic letters. They make a great gift because they’re colorful and fun to stick on the fridge, but also great for teaching!
• SNAP CIRCUIT
  • My mom bought this for my kids a few years ago and it’s a really fun educational game where you learn to create circuits. You learn how to problem solve, follow directions, and create chain reactions.
• PUZZLES.
  • These are some of our FAVORITE puzzles. We’ve had them for years and they’ve lasted through all our boys. It’s 4 puzzles for only $10! We also LOVE these floor puzzle.
• WATER MAT
  • This fun indoor mat would be perfect for rainy days. It is mess-free with just water needed for your kids to color and create all over it.
• GEOSTIX
  • These were highly recommended by my followers. It helps kids follow patterns and start basic coding skills!
• STRAW CONSTRUCTORS
  • Let your kid’s imagination and STEM skills fun wild with this fun building set. Interlocking tubes will teach them basic engineering skills.
• STICKER BOOKS
  • These are our favorite sticker books! They are paint by sticker and come in a ton of fun versions.
• LITTLE GIRL BEAD SET
  • Beads to make bracelets and other jewelry are so fun for little girls. These beads are bigger and easier to use for young hands!
• OLDER GIRL BEAD SET
  • This bead set is for older girls. With smaller beads and jewelry strings, it’s perfect for them to make a bunch for themselves or their friends.
• WINDOW ART KITS
  • These are so fun for kids to make and hang in their bedroom windows.
• MEMORY GAME
  • This is kind of like that old Simon game but in cube form! Would be great to bring along in road and plane trips.
• GRANDPA BECK GAMES
  • If you’re looking for fun games for the whole family, Grandpa Beck games are our very favorite. We love Nuts about Mutts, Antiquity Quest, and Bears and the Bees best. They’re so fun for everyone.

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Toys for Kids

• WIRE SHOPPING CART
  • We don’t own one of these, but every time my kids go somewhere with one it’s like a magnet for all children. Everyone loves these little mini carts!
• WOODEN REGISTER.
  • Cash registers were SO fun for me when I was a kid, and this wood one is super cool!
• MAGIC MIXIES MISTING CAULDRON
  • This is such a fun gift! It was the IT toy last year for little girls and I know that this magic misting cauldron will be a hit again this year!
• LITTLE LIVE PETS
  • This is the perfect gift for the child that wants a pet fish but Mom and Dad are not ready for the real deal!
• SQUISHIES
  • Something and squishes make kids go crazy! These ones are great and will make your kids so pumped.
• FLOOF
  • This is so fun to play with for both kids and adults. It’s moldable and can take almost any shape – the play possibilities are endless.
• MELISSA AND DOUG PIZZA KITCHEN
  • Melissa and Doug make the BEST toys, and this pizza kitchen is no exception.
• MARBLE RUN
  • Endless play opportunities come with a marble run! Your kids can build it and shape it in so many ways.
• MAGNETIC PAPER DOLLS
  • Who didn’t love paper dolls when they were younger? This new version is even better because it’s magnetic, so no rips or lost pieces!
• FIDGET POPPERS
  • Have you played with one of these? They are so fun to use. Fidget poppers come in all shapes, sizes colors and patterns.
• REVERSIBLE OCTOPUS
  • Another squishy – I’m telling you kids love them! This one is fun and reversible.
• CALICO CRITTERS
  • A timeless gift. These will last forever and there are so many options to gift. A playhouse, different characters, different outfits – the addiction is real!
• FURREAL ANIMALS
  • If you’re not quite ready for a real pet, FurReal’s might be the next best thing. They’re interactive and cuddly!
• STAR WARS THE CHILD
  • Anything with the child is selling super quick!! Get it now! Kids love them!
• RC CAR
  • This is more than just a remote control car because it can go all over outside and indoors. Take it to the park to climb over rock and sand!
• CRAYOLA SCRUBBIES
  • These are such a fun activity that kids can do over and over.  They are fun for bath and any water play.

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Apparel and Accessory Gifts for Kids

• ROCKETS OF AWESOME
  • If you’re looking for some great clothes for your kids, Rockets of Awesome is one of our very favorites. They’re high quality, and made with kids in mind…no itchy waistbands, no tags, all super soft fabrics. Kids with sensory sensitivities even love their clothes! Plus they have super fun and creative designs. Your kids will love them.
• CROC-TYPE SHOES
  • Crocs are IN (although you won’t see me wearing them). Kids and teens LOVE them but they can be pricey. These are a great alternative!
• CROC PINS FOR GIRL
  • What are Crocs without some accessories? Here’s an affordable pin collection for girls.
• CROC PINS FOR BOYS
  • And another set for boys!

Home and Outdoor Gifts for Kids

• SCOOTER
  • If your kid doesn’t already have a scooter – get on it and snag them one for Christmas!
• NERF WHISTLE FOOTBALL
  • This is such a fun toy but LOUD – you’ll definitely want to keep it outside. Kids will love playing with it.
• TEA SET
  • This is such an adorable tea set for your kids! A tea set sparks creativity with stuffed animals and other kids, and these tea sets will be used for years.
• FONDUE POT
  • Fondue is definitely a family kind of food, and a fondue pot with some ingredients to make their own dessert or cheese fondue would be so fun!
• SQUISHMALLOW
  • The bigger these are, the better.  They are on the top of every kid’s list.
• BUG CATCHER KIT
  • This would be a great gift to use come spring time, or even around the holidays if you live somewhere warm!
• KARAOKE SET
  • Ok, how FUN would this be for any little performer in your family? They’ll feel like a star!

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Non-Toy Gifts for Kids

• DOUGHSIE DOUGH
  • I actually hate play dough, but these play dough boxes are incredible. They each have a theme and come with three colors of dough plus a bunch of fun themed accessories. My kids will play with these for hours!
• STORYBOOK PROJECTOR
  • This Moonlite projector is really cool, and projects images up on the wall as you read a story. My kids love these!
• EDUCATIONAL PLACEMATS
  • We had these growing up and they made mealtime super fun. I love this set for older kids, and this set for younger kids!
• WEIGHTED BLANKET
  • These are so popular right now, and I’ve heard they’re amazing for kids with anxiety. The weight puts pressure on their bodies like a warm hug all night and makes them feel calm.
• MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP
  • A membership to the zoo, the aquarium, or the local children’s museum would be so fun!
• COOKIE CUTTERS
  • I love making sugar cookies or playing with play dough with my kids, and this 101 piece set is under $25 and includes shapes for all the holidays, plus the alphabet!
• BLUE LIGHT GLASSES
  • I can’t stop talking about blue light glasses! They have changed my life – my eyes were so strained with looking at computer, and blue light glasses give me instant relief. If your kids use screens, they have the most darling blue light glasses for kids!
• CARD GAMES
  • My kids love card games, and they’re so good for family time. We love Sleeping Queens, Bears and the Bees, and Skip-Bo. We also have a few other games from Grandpa Beck’s games and they are all so clever and fun!
• BOOKS.
  • Books are always a good idea! If you need good ideas for which ones to buy, my sister has a really good list on her blog here.
• TRAVEL KITS
  • I don’t know what it is about them, but kids having their own travel kits or bags makes them feel so grown up. A monogrammed travel bag (like these super cute ones!), or a pretty toiletries kit.
• CAMPING GEAR
  • Get your kids their own sleeping bag and head lamp. They’ll be dying for a family trip!
• WATCH
  • This is a great gift for almost any age! Little kids love watches (tons of good options here, and I love this Star Wars one!), and there are so many nice ones out there for older kids. I really like this Lacoste one!
• DRESS UP COSTUMES
  • Endless entertainment, and great for helping them grow their imagination. There are tons of cute girl dress up items here, and cool ones for little boys here.
• RESTAURANT GIFT CARD
  • This is a guaranteed win from siblings or Grandparents. A $5 gift card to the local frozen yogurt or smoothie shop? Definitely a win. Bonus idea: give it with a card that says it can only be used for a special date with you. They’ll love the one-on-one time!
• AUDIOBOOKS
  • I’ve talked before about how audiobooks are my secret parenting weapon. You can see some of our favorites, and why we love audiobooks so much right here. You could purchase an Audible account as the gift, or buy an actual CD (just make sure the person you’re buying for has a CD player!).
• SNAP CIRCUIT JR.
  • My mom bought this for B for his birthday a couple of years ago and it’s so cool. Fun for little girls and boys who like experiments and putting things together.
• EASEL ART SUPPLIES
  • A few years ago we discovered an awesome youtube channel called “Art For Kids Hub” where kids learn to draw tons of fun things, and my boys are obsessed. So for Fos’ birthday last year, we got him a drawing pad and colored pencils so we can keep all his drawings in one place. An art easel would be adorable as well.
• BABYSITTING KIT
  • This is a fun one for tween girls who are just starting to babysit. I found this good guide on Pinterest, and you could put it together yourself, or give her a special bag, a game or two, and a list of the things she can put in it to create her own babysitting bag.
• FAMILY GAMES
  • I mentioned card games above, but other games are so fun too. Some of our favorites are:  Watch Ya’ Mouth, Yahtzee, Battleship, Pie Face, and Apples to Apples.
• MERMAID TAILS
  • Mermaid tails for girls of all ages. These ones are for adults and for kids and you can swim in them! But I also love this one that’s a blanket, so it’s fun and useful!
• CRAFT SUPPLIES
  • If you have a child who loves to craft, get them some new craft supplies! Like this pack of pom poms, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes.
• STICK HORSES.
  • These are so fun, and $20!
• FLOWER PRESS.
  • Got a nature lover? This flower press is so cool and will help them turn their nature finds into gorgeous, preserved art!
• QUIET BOOKS
  • My mom got us a quiet book for the kids a few years ago and it’s a favorite for church! This one is good and under $35.
• POTTERY BARN CHAIR
  • These chairs are huge hits for small children. I love that you can monogram them and have one for each kid.
• KINETIC SAND SETS
  • Kinetic sand is the BEST! It’s easier to clean up than play-dough, never dries out, and is such great sensory play for adults and kids.
• OSMO
  • A great STEM toy that teaches kids coding, phonics, and spelling. This is an investment but something your kids will use forever and gives such quality skills.
• TEA SET
  • High-quality tea sets are such great gifts for little kids. Use them on special occasions and fancy dinners – they’ll feel so special!
• ROCKET LAUNCHER
  • This is one of our favorite outdoor toys! They are honestly so fun to use for the whole neighborhood.
• WATER BEADS
  • A great sensory activity for kids and adults. Put these in water tables, baths, sensory bins, etc.
• STAR WARS WAFFLE IRON
  • This waffle iron is perfect for any Star Wars-loving kid in your life. It’s a perfect gift for an older kid who’s getting the hand of using the kitchen alone.

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