Creative and Open-Ended Gift Guide for Young Children
Are you looking for children’s gifts that inspire exploration and creativity? Here’s a gift guide we’ve curated to make your gift-giving and toy-buying easier.
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Be sure to check the Toddlers page too! Lots of toys start at age 3 but are still great for older kids.
Ages 4+
Ages 5+
Ages 6+
Ages 7+
Experiences
Get the kids out and about with these experience gifts.
- memberships to zoos, museums, etc.
- tickets to performances such as choirs, plays, concerts
- admission to national parks
- admission for amusement parks