The Best Kids’ Gifts to Pick Out What They Really Want

Inside: Want to pick out just the right gift but not sure what to do? Here’s how to pick out the best kids’ gifts for holidays and birthdays.

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With the holidays fast approaching, my three kids are already creating their wish lists.

And with so many toys and, let’s be honest, junk on the market, it can be hard to know what to purchase so your gift doesn’t end up dusty and unused in a month.

Some days, I really wished I had a mom friend say, “Oooh. Get this. Buy this. It’s the best bang for your buck. It’s worth it. My kids can’t stop playing with it.”

So I’m going to be that friend for you.

I’ve compiled the best gift guides for kids full of presents my kids own or we have owned.

No junk.

No stuff you’ll hate with all your being.

Just the best kids’ gifts for holidays and birthdays that help our kids get more active, more creative, and learn as they play.

How to Pick Out the Best Kids’ Gifts:

Figure out what they LOVE and then get them something that would inspire them to continue their love of it.

Figure out what you want to STRETCH them to love…Want them to be more active? Want them to learn their letters? Want them to explore their creativity?

Use one of these gift wish lists and look through these gift guides with your kids and have them add things to their wish list.

Or choose something you wouldn’t mind having in your home.

Let these gift guides help you.

Gifts for Active Kids:

These gifts are perfect for active kids or for kids who want to get more active. Whether they love a certain sport, sports in general, or just want to move their bodies, these gifts are perfect.

            

 Gifts for Creative Kids:

These are perfect gifts for creative kids who love to use their imagination for all the arts: dramatic play, musical theatre, and art. Get their creative juices flowing with these gifts!

                     

Gifts that Sneak in Learning:

Want to give a fun gift but also sneak in some learning at the same time? These gifts are perfect for teaching the alphabet, numbers, cooking, measurement, and science!

                         

Family Gifts that Focus on Kindness and Connection:

If you’re wanting to raise kind kids and have a family connection, these gifts are the ones for you! They are great gifts for families and for kids who are building up emotionally healthy relationships with their siblings.

         

Special Interest Gifts:

Every kid has something they absolutely love and here are a few to choose from: Legos, Animals, Jojo Siwa, unicorns, Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter, rainbows, Stranger Things, and princesses.

                                                

Gifts for Tweens and Teens:

Tweens and teens can be hard to shop for but these gifts are perfect for them!

             

Seasonal and Holiday Gifts:

Give the perfect Christmas or Hanukkah gift or prepare for the winter or summer with these great holiday and seasonal gifts.

                 

Extra Awesome Gifts:

These gifts are perfect for when you don’t know what to give. You can always go old school or get the top rated gifts so you know your gift will be awesome.

          

No Stuff Gifts:

Want to give gifts that don’t give kids more stuff? Give them one of these incredible experience gifts instead!

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And once your kids receive all the awesome gifts at Christmas, Hanukkah or on their birthday? Here’s how you can teach your kids to write thank you notes in a thoughtful way :