When Christmas comes around, our family focuses on the joy of Christmas and volunteer work. But that doesn’t mean we don’t give holiday gifts too! This Christmas gift for kids is the perfect gift for Christmas, birthdays or any time you need a special kids gift.
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A Christmas gift guide for kids of all ages.
Finding unique gifts for young children that meet your criteria can be difficult. I don’t want to spend money on something that’s going to fall apart right away. And we prefer materials that are as natural and eco-friendly as possible.
Over the years I have curated a list of great gifts that my kids love. From ages 2 to 10 and even tweens, you’ll find something your kids will love in this list. The best toys are those that encourage creativity, imagination, and fun, even if they aren’t always popular bestsellers.
You’ll also notice plenty of gifts that encourage movement (great for fidgety kids!). According to my 7-year-old, we created an “epic” backyard. You can see some of the items we have (such as slacklines) in the list below.
We have divided gifts by age, but this is only a general guideline. Maybe your teen isn’t into the kitchen yet and wants to learn how to cook real food. Or maybe your genius 5-year-old is ready for a science kit. And don’t forget the stocking stuffers!
Gifts for teens, tweens, and teens
- Buddha Board – A comfortable way to draw with water (once the water evaporates you can draw again).
- Archery Set – My kids loved the GBG Archery Set and this set was made by kids for kids. We also have helpful videos on our website!
- Leather Journal – A beautiful leather journal perfect for sketching, journaling, and even adding stickers.
- Japanese Puzzle Box – This beautiful puzzle box is a unique way for older children to keep their precious items safe and fun to learn about.
- Rubik’s Cube – We said we would keep the Rubik’s Cube, even though it was requested in the 1980s. Older kids will love learning how to solve these retro puzzles.
- CrateJoy Subscription Boxes – At CrateJoy, you’ll find dozens of different subscription boxes, from music to stickers, artwork, aliens, and baking.
- Star Wars Lego Sets – These building toys are popular with older kids and teens, with dozens to choose from.
- Build your own programmable robot kit – This building kit was my favorite. Create and program a robot!
- Coloring Books for Adults – Coloring books aren’t just for little kids anymore. These “adult coloring books” are very detailed and studies show that coloring helps relax the mind.
- Boogie Board – A reusable board that encourages doodling and drawing.
- Kindle – All the books you want at your fingertips. Unlike tablets, Kindle uses warm light so it’s easier on your eyes.
- KiwiCo – This subscription box offers a variety of learning (and fun!) activities. For tweens and tweens, choose from options including art, design, and STEM.
- Runaway Alarm Clock – Is your child having trouble waking up? This alarm clock runs away and continues to sound until it is caught!
- Natural Makeup Brushes – If your teen is old enough to wear makeup, these natural brushes are great!
- Power Cube Wall Adapter – A surge protector that charges multiple devices simultaneously.
- Foldable Duffel Bag – Unlike some bulky backpacks, this bag folds down to a compact size, making it ideal for short trips.
- Minnetonka Slippers (Teen Girls) – Super comfortable and roomy moccasin slippers!
- Place the cash in the money maze puzzle box. You can give them money to get something they like, but make it fun by hiding the money inside this puzzle cube.
- No-frills ponytail holder – very popular at the moment. It goes on smoothly on the hair and doesn’t leave any wrinkles behind! Or maybe you just heard that scrunchies and banana clips are back in style!
- Travel Hammock – Have a teenager who enjoys being outdoors? This travel hammock folds up small and is great. It’s also quite popular on some college campuses.
- Become a Beekeeper Course: This is an amazing introduction to beekeeping courses. It will help teach you everything from purchasing bees to harvesting honey. Use code WELLNESS for 25% off!
- Backyard Bag (aka Cornhole) – Always a fun game to play in the backyard. Whether you have guests or just the two of you, this is a family favorite at our house.
- Slackline – It’s like a balance beam and trampoline rolled into one. This encourages balance, gross motor skills and coordination. Plus, it’s hours of fun.
- Ninjaline – Similar to monkey bars but stronger. Many people use this for ninja warrior training, but my kids think it’s fun!
- Talkbox.Mom – Does your child want to learn another language? This is a fun way to do it at home and is great for kids of all ages, even the very young!
- Water Bottles – Up your water bottle game with these colorful water bottles. This is what you use to keep liquids cold (or hot) for several days.
The best gift for young children
- Gym 1 Indoor Entry Gym – This is my kids’ favorite Christmas gift. This gym is mounted on a door frame and used every day.
- Snap Circuits – A really neat kit that lets kids learn about electricity by building different types of basic machines like fans, radios, and more.
- Art Kits – These are my daughters favorite. This art supplies kit includes markers, crayons, colored pencils, and more for your arts and crafts needs.
- Personalized Storybook – This personalized gift includes your child’s name throughout a bedtime story.
- Flower Press Book Kit – Kids can use the flower/leaf press kit to create their own stationery, cards, and more.
- Mini trampoline for indoor play – We’ve had a trampoline in our house for years and it’s great for cold or rainy days. Rebounding (bouncing) is good for adults too!
- Tree Branch Colored Pencils – Tree colored pencils made from tree branches. It’s the perfect size for young children learning to write and draw.
- Wooden People and Craft Supplies – My kids loved making their own little wooden dolls and dolls with these.
- Plasma Car – Our little ones loved this ride-on toy and it’s great for kids of all sizes.
- Grow and Craft – We have a variety of kits for everything from gardening to creating your own chocolate box.
- NATURAL PAINT – Made with natural earth pigments for use in all your arts and crafts projects.
- Microscope Kit – My oldest brother loved looking at hair, dust, and everything else with this microscope. STEM toys (science, technology, engineering, math) like these are educational toys, but they can also be a lot of fun.
- Bath Crayons – These toddler beeswax bath crayons are handmade in New Zealand using New Zealand beeswax and food-grade, non-toxic coloring. Jumbo crayons are suitable for infants, toddlers, and children ages 2 and up.
- Or beeswax crayons – triangular crayons made from natural beeswax. A healthier option to the popular Crayola crayons. Or make your own!
- Dollhouse – This Melissa & Doug dollhouse is perfect for children ages 4 to 8. Suitable for small dolls.
- Little Passports – A subscription service tailored to your child’s age and the collections they are most interested in. (Parents can filter by budget!)
- Stainless Steel Play Kitchen Pots and Pans – My daughters would play kitchen with these for hours! Items that encourage pretend play are always encouraged! Prepare a food play set.
- Beginner Piano Keyboard (and Free Hoffman Academy Lessons) – A great way to get kids started in music.
- Boogie Board – A reusable writing tablet that encourages creativity.
- Sun Art – A fun educational craft idea that kids will love.
- Kendama Game – A fun, interactive game that encourages movement.
- CrateJoy Subscription Boxes – You can find dozens of different subscription boxes at CrateJoy, from music, stickers, art, aliens, and baking.
- Weighted Blanket – A soothing gift that’s not just for kids, it helps them get into a relaxed state and has proven benefits for sleep.
- Sensory Swing – If you are looking for a sensory swing to help your child relax and relieve stress, this is the swing for you. The swing is made of high-quality and comfortable materials that your child will want to play with for hours.
- Kids Cooking Real Food e-Course – Give the gift of quality time and kitchen skills! This course has changed our family’s lives.
- Trampolines – They’re not just for kids, considering the lymphatic system benefits of jumping! This makes a great outdoor toy, but we also have some smaller ones at home.
- Swing – My kids loved this backyard swing.
- Logic puzzles or games to develop problem-solving skills (Logic Links and Kanoodle are two of our favorites)
- Word games or board games for your next family game night. (We like Boggle, Apples to Apples, Story Cubes, and Madlibs Jr.)
- KiwiCo – Offers fun and educational subscription boxes from infancy to kindergarten and teens. Choose from craft kits, science kits, geography kits and more.
- ECO-FRIENDLY BABY GIFT – There aren’t many things cuter than a baby wearing organic dinosaur balti pajamas. Check out all the best baby (and kids’) clothing from some of my favorite organic brands. I also love this brand for their natural baby toys.
- When I grow up, I want to be… book. The book is designed to help children and young children record their interests, talents, strengths and achievements by answering 5-6 fun questions, making it a fun career journal. My kids are having fun reading what they wrote in their journals years ago!
- BUILDING BLOCKS – This wooden building set includes colorful blocks to stimulate building, stacking, and imagination.
- Scooter Boards – Toys that help with movement are always a big hit around our house. This wooden scooter board is great for toddlers to elementary school students.
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What Christmas gifts did your family enjoy for your kids? Is there anything you’d like to add to this list? Let us know by leaving a comment!
