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For a child, few things are more exciting than unwrapping a shiny new toy on Christmas morning. While tried-and-true classic playthings like baby dolls and toy trucks are sure to satisfy, why not experiment with some more imaginative gift ideas this year that boost creativity? From art supplies to STEM toys, we've put together a list of the best Christmas gifts to satisfy your kiddos.
For toddlers, the best gifts help expand their curious minds. Whether they're constructing palaces with magnetic blocks and pretending to be an astronaut with a NASA backpack, there's plenty to select from. Once kids hit elementary school, a fun way to encourage their growth is through unique gifts that allow them to create anything they can imagine. That could mean using a low-heat 3D printing pen made specifically for kids or fostering their love of different cultures with a learning globe.
We also have plenty of special gifts for kids aged 8 and up. As kids enter into their tween years, they have a stronger sense of their own personal interests. So whether you want to support their STEM interests with a chemistry set or allow them to explore their creativity with a pottery wheel or simple sewing machine, there are still a lot of great gifts to choose from.
In this selection of creative gifts for kids—aged toddler to tweens—you're sure to find the perfect present for your favorite little ones. From hands-on kits that allow them to do it themselves while developing fine motor skills to fun items that will help develop their problem-solving skills, this quirky collection of recommendations guarantees a merry Christmas—and a creative new year for the whole family!
If you're in need of playful presents for the creative kids in your life, look no further than our selection of imaginative Christmas gifts for kids, broken up by age range.
Age 3+
Learn to Mix & Spin DJ Pad
Uncommon Goods | $45 (age 3+)
Wooden Anatomy Puzzle
FistikPuzzles | $48.79+ (age 3+)
Learn-to-Play Electric Guitar Set
Loog | $199+ (age 3+)
Magnetic Neon Colored Tiles
MAGNA-TILES | $129.99 (age 3+)
Spiral Art Maker
Spirograph | $19.99
Light Up Drawing Tees
Uncommon Goods | $25 (age 3+)
Astronaut Backpack
Aeromax | $38.25 (age 3+)
Educational Building Blocks
Taksa Toys | $39.99 (age 3+)
Personalized Crayon Names
art2theextreme | $24.34+ (age 3+)
Thinking Putty
Crazy Aaron's | $14.95 (age 3+)
“My First Telescope”
Educational Insights | $20 (age 4+)
Cardboard Tool Kit
Uncommon Goods | $22 (age 4+)
Publish Your Own Storybook Kit
Uncommon Goods | $30
Age 5+
Magic Adventures Globe
LeapFrog | $84.99 (age 5+)
Shadow Puppet Theater
WoodNLotsofArt | $187.62+ (age 5+)
Space Mission LEGO Set
LEGO | $69.99
Origami for Beginners Book
Florence Temko | $6.95 (age 5+)
Planetarium Projector
Discovery Kids | $49 (age 6+)
Kid Friendly 3D Printing Pen
MYNT3D | $38.53 (age 6+)
RC Gravity Rover
Shaper Image | $34.99 (age 6+)
Rad Rainbow Crafts Supplies Case
Mondo Llama | $25 (age 6+)
Light-Up Tracing Pad
Binney & Smith | $26.99 (age 6+)
DIY Terrarium Kit
Creativity for Kids | $11.24 (age 6+)
Needlepoint Kit
SozoDIY | $36.61 (age 6+)
Sound-Activated Light Blocks
Uncommon Goods | $40+ (age 6+)
Age 8+
Make Your Own Video Game Kit
Uncommon Goods | (age 8+)
Crystal Growing Kit
National Geographic | $39.99 (age 8+)
Musical Chain Reaction Kit
Uncommon Goods | $65
String Art Heart Light Craft Kit
Creativity for Kids | $10.59 (age 8+)
Pottery Wheel Kit
Faber-Castell | $45.98 (age 8+)
Edible Chemistry Kit
Copernicus | $23.99 (age 8+)
Sewing Machine for Kids
Cool Maker | $22.99 (age 8+)
Step-by-Step Book on How to Make a Movie
Danny Tieger | $10 (age 8+)
Create Your Own Comic Book Kit
UncommonGoods | $30 (age 8+)
This article has been edited and updated.
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