Cool Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages
December is almost here and many kids have begun to make those holiday wish lists. Instead of settling for a boring gift card, clothing, or video game, why not try something different this year? Here are some of the newest cool holiday gift ideas for kids we’ve found this year.
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Cool Gifts for Kids of All Ages
December is almost here and many kids have begun to make those holiday wish lists. Instead of settling for a boring gift card, clothing, or video game, why not try something different this year? Here are some of the newest cool holiday gift ideas for kids we’ve found this year.
Toys for Little Ones
These are some of our favorite gift ideas for toddlers and young children.
Build fine motor skills with chunky, peg-shaped pieces that fit to the back of this friendly hedgehog. Colorful quills help kids build color recognition, sorting, and counting skills through fine motor skill games.
What child doesn't love a good ride-on toy? Kids can ride their very own unicorn on this 9-foot riding track that can be used inside or out!
Automoblox are sets of wooden cars with interchangeable pieces, so your kids can create their own. These are built of European beech wood and real rubber tires and are built to last even when faced with the most aggressive builders.
The mix-and-match parts can be used with other Automoblox vehicles and the toys have educational benefits such as working on creative problem-solving and developing gross and fine motor skills. Kids will spend hours building new versions and racing them around the room.
This charming book introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and more. It encourages kids to play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish.
More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each continent. This book will quickly become a storytime favorite.
Magformers are clear plastic magnets that can be used to build sets of all shapes and sizes. This set has 30 magnets children can use to build carnival inspired pieces or use their imagination to make their own creations. This is compatible with other Magformer sets.
Toys Elementary School Age Kids will Love
If you have older kids, there's always something fun and new to ask for on their holiday list. Here are some we think they would like!
If your kid has an aptitude for science, why not nurture that love with this Science Magic Kit. These 20 science experiments include bending metal with water, creating a vanishing test tube, making a coin float, and more!
Grow and Make has several different types of at-home kits, but we love this soap making kit. It would be a great project for parents and kids to do together!
This is perfect for the kid who wants to constantly kick the ball around the house. The hovering soccer ball comes with a soft bumper that protects furniture while gliding smoothly on various indoor surfaces, offering hours of fun.
Ticket to Ride can be learned in less than 15 minutes and enjoyed time and time again, whether it's your first time building a rail empire or an old favorite.
This unique night light is made with 3D printing technology. Create a peaceful environment in your kids' rooms and help them fall asleep to the light of the moon.
Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens
Looking for unique ideas for older kids? These are some of our favorites.
Give their room a bit of an upgrade with one of these neon signs. They are available in all shapes and sizes.
Have a creative tween or teen? Grab this beginner crochet kit and they will be creating masterpieces in no time!
Give them a gift that lasts all year with this TokyoTreat subscription gift box. If your teen is a fan of food or all things Japan, they are going to love this!
Doodle, sketch and paint in 3D with this quality pen. Let their imagination run wild as they make 3D creations.
Take your backyard games to the next level which is a combination of Pickleball and Roundnet. Fun for the whole family!
What teen doesn't love to listen to their music, shows, or video games in private? These Beats headphones are popular in our house and get used all the time!
Love your gift ideas. The Nat Geo Book of the World and the Little Passports subscription box would be perfect for my niece! Agree about the experiences too – especially if you can do them as a family outing. Thanks!
Any time!
Love these ideas! I’d never seen the girls superheroes capes! I need to get them for my daughters. 🙂
And the Nat Geo Books are, of course, amazing!
Aren’t the capes awesome? Makes me wish I had girls. And I love everything Nat Geo!