Gift ideas
Gift ideas for kids, by how they play
The gifts that get used are the ones that match how a kid already likes to play. Pick the list that sounds like yours. Each one has ideas for ages 4 to 6, 7 to 9 and 10 to 12.
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By age
Gifts for 4, 5 and 6 year oldsEvery kind of play, one ageGifts for 7, 8 and 9 year oldsEvery kind of play, one ageGifts for 10, 11 and 12 year oldsEvery kind of play, one age
Age 1Age 2Age 3Age 4Age 5Age 6Age 7Age 8Age 9Age 10Age 11Age 12
By occasion
Stocking stuffers for kids that actually get usedHolidaysChristmas gifts for kids that last past New Year'sChristmasGifts for toddlers that aren't more noiseToddlersScreen-free gifts that can compete with a tabletNo screensBirthday party gifts for a kid you barely knowBirthday partiesGifts for kids who have everythingHard to buy for
By what they love
Gifts for kids who love art and drawingAges 4 to 12Gifts for kids who love scienceAges 4 to 12Gifts for kids who love animalsAges 4 to 12Gifts for kids who love dinosaursAges 4 to 12Gifts for kids who love spaceAges 4 to 12Gifts for kids who love cars and trucksAges 2 to 12Gifts for kids who love to cook and bakeAges 4 to 12Gifts for kids who love to readAges 4 to 12
Game night
What can we all play tonight?Three video games that work for the whole couchCo-op video games to play with your kidsSame team, by age
By how they play
Gifts for kids who love to buildBuilder: Makes things, and wants to see them exist.Gifts for kids who love exploring outsideExplorer: Wants to know what's over the next hill.Gifts for competitive kidsCompetitor: Keeps score, even when nobody asked.Gifts for kids who love pretend playStoryteller: Every toy has a name and a backstory.Gifts for kids who love to collect thingsCollector: Needs the whole set.Gifts for kids who love to sing, dance and performPerformer: Play is better with an audience.Gifts for kids who love puzzles and figuring things outPuzzler: Wants to know how it works.
Not sure which one fits? The quiz takes two minutes. No account needed, and adding a name is optional.
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