Gifts for Preschool Through 6th Grade Age Kids

Gift giving is a lot of work! But don’t worry, since as your Type A Mom friend my job is to help streamline the behind-the-scenes work of parenting, I have narrowed down the best gifts for ages preschool through 6^thgrade. I have a lot of experience with giving and receiving gifts for kids those ages because I’m a mom to three kids who are now 6, 9, and 11 so they've been through that age range and are still in it! And, since I’m a Type A Mom, I’ve researched and kept track of what gifts my kids like for multiple seasons, and are high quality.

So to help you save time with your gift giving, here is a list of those best of the best gifts for preschool through 6th grade kids – hope it helps streamline your gift buying!

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PRESCHOOL (ages 2-5)

Costumes: this style of princess dress was my daughter’s favorite and I loved it because it’s machine washable and does not leave a trail of glitter, and this construction costume and this firefighter costume were both favorites of my boys!

Real-life Toys: my sons both loved this tool set that put together toys

Trains: A nice Lionel train set is a favorite of my boys, and Brio train and tracks are so fun to create and can be added on to year after year and last forever

Ride On Toys: My kids loved driving this ride-in car toy with their feet, and a three-wheeled beginner scooter with helmet was super fun for them to use

Art: A nice easel with paper on one side and chalkboard on the other plus set of art accessories to go with it was used by all three of my kids for years

Play Kitchen: My kids used their play kitchen (this is a smaller version of a play kitchen) every day for years and loved all the pots and pans, pretend meals, pretend food and pretend food they could cut, and desserts

Paw Patrol Tower: The Paw Patrol tower is another favorite of all three of my kids (it's really tall and fun) that’s lasted for years

Baby Doll: My daughter loved having a baby doll to play with and push in a stroller and feed in a high chair

Duplo: These Duplos are the best and my kids played with them for years and loved making creations

MagnaTiles: The uses for MagnaTiles are endless and my kids played with them in preschool and still do in elementary school

Trucks: My sons both loved the Bruder trucks – especially their trash truck

Sit-on Excavator: This stationary digger is so fun and my kids use it in both dirt and snow

Cleaning Set: My three kids loved playing with this cleaning set (especially the broom) for years

Music: Both my sons loved playing guitar and singing (in this echo microphone), and this DJ board is super fun

Puzzle: My youngest son loves putting together this large floor United States puzzle and learning the names of the states and this firetruck large puzzle

Walkie-Talkies: My kids love playing with these Bluey kid walkie-talkies

Bounce House: This bounce house provided hours of fun for my kids for years and is super easy to store

Subscription Boxes: My kids loved Little Passports Early Explorers box, KiwCo Sprout Kids box

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KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 3^RD GRADE (ages 5-9)

Art: This huge arts and crafts set is a forever favorite and used over and over by my three kids

Doll: A larger doll like an American Girl Doll (plus clothes and fun accessories) and Target’s version of that doll has been a favorite of my daughter’s for years and they’re both high quality

Barbies: The Barbie Dreamhouse has given my daughter years of entertainment and fun

Outdoor Toys: Roller Skates in a fun color with helmet are great, a scooter is so fun, and a bike with fun lights to add to the spokes has been great, Stomp Rocket is a forever favorite

Microphone: All three of my kids love using this microphone and small disco light when they perform

Karaoke Set: My kids love this Bluetooth karaoke set and my daughter loves this Wicked karaoke set

Squishmallows: These stuffies are such a hit with all my kids because there are so many silly choices and they’re really cozy to hug and sleep with

Balance Beam: My kids love playing on this balance beam (it folds up for storage) inside and outside

Legos: Lego sets are always a favorite, especially the Lego City sets

Pokemon: Pokemon cards and game, carrying case are long lasting hits for my boys, and they love playing this Pokemon electronic trivia game

Science Kits: National Geographic makes really fun science kits for kids

Clothes: My daughter loves getting fun unique clothes from Lola & The Boys like this skirt and this jacket

Board Games: The biggest board game hits for this age has been The Game of Life, Battleship, Guess Who?

Remote Control Stunt Car: My kids love that this car flips over and is durable

Orb: This light up floating orb is so fun for my kids to balance/float off their hands

Subscription Boxes: My kids love Raddish Kids cooking box and KiwiCo Crate box

4^th GRADE THROUGH 6^TH GRADE (ages 9-12)

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Nintendo Switch 2: This is the hot game console that my kids love, and the two best games right now (according to my kids) are Pokemon Legend Z-A and Hollow Knight Silksong

DIY Bracelets and Bag Charms: This friendship bracelet set is a favorite of my daughter’s and this bag charm kit can be personalized which she’ll love

Indoor/Outdoor Pickleball: My kids love playing pickleball and this kid sized indoor/outdoor pickleball set is a great gift

Ride-On Toys: My older son loves his hoverboard

Jellycat: This brand of stuffy is super hot with kids right now and my daughter has a purse from them that she loves

Books: My older son rereads the graphic novel version of the Iliad and the Odyssey often, he’s always browsing encyclopedias (this is the most current version), and he’s been collecting the illustrated Harry Potter books each time a new one is released

Art: This personalized art set is great for older kids and this huge arts and crafts set is a forever favorite and used over and over by my three kids

Room Décor: My daughter loves her make-your-own neon sign for her room, this lounge pillow for her bed, this cozy blanket for relaxing

Indoor Game: All three of my kids have been playing this indoor air hockey game a lot and it’s fun to do on playdates too

Cooking: My older son loves making us waffles with this mini waffle kit, this make your own pasta art is fun, and this pizza chef set is great

Microphone: All three of my kids love using this microphone and small disco light when they perform

Custom Water Bottle: So fun to have their name on their own Stanley or YETI water bottle

Board Games: Catan has been fun for my oldest to play, they love Dragonwood and can all play together, and they love Monopoly

Hair Styling: My daughter loves this roll-on hair glitter (she can also roll it on her skin), this pot of hair glitter, and these washable hair chalk colors

STEM Toys: This marble run has entertained them and lasted for years and this kit to build Davinci’s creations is great

Camera: Screen-free digital camera my kids use now and they also use it when at sleepaway camp (it’s allowed at the no-screens allowed camp because there is no screen)

Nails: My daughter loves the colors in this nail polish set

Crocs: Crocs and their charms (Jibbitz) are so popular right now, and my kids like to put their Jibbitz on lunch bags and hand sanitizer carriers that are made for Crocs Jibbitz

Subscription Boxes: Build Box from CrunchLab is great for this age, as is a box from I'm The Chef Too

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I hope those gift ideas help you finish your gift buying quickly so you can spend less of your time organizing gifts and more of your time enjoying your family🥰

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‍❤️, Amanda, your Type A Mom friend

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