The 20 BEST Holiday Gifts for Kids to Inspire Creativity and Educate Hearts

It’s that wonderful time of year again and we don’t want to gift the children in our lives with just anything. Let the holidays inspire creativity and allow kids to be, well, kids!

They definitely will put their devices down when they receive one of these very carefully chosen imagination sparking surprises!

But wait, before we begin shopping for presents, do you have an advent calendar? We love this one, and it comes in different styles and designs. Check it out by clicking this link here! And a different version can be found here!

Now, let’s shop!

1. Lincoln Logs: You can not go wrong with this classic 111 piece set that comes in an awesome collectible tin which was made to celebrate 100 years of Lincoln Logs! Children of all ages have been enjoying all the building possibilities of these beautiful building supplies since 1916, when they were invented by John Lloyd Wright. Playtime will definitely become more meaningful and educational with Lincoln Logs!

2. Drawing Books: These books are great on their own or paired with a variety of art supplies. These particular drawing books are the most comprehensive I’ve seen. Each mini-lesson is broken down into step by step instructions to give children confidence as they create! Find the basic Drawing Book on this link here and the Animal Drawing Book can be found here.

3. Art Supplies: This 82 piece deluxe set of art supplies comes in a wooden case and has everything a budding artist could possibly need! There are oil pastels, colored pencils, watercolors and more! It is definitely perfect for children, teenagers, and even adults who want to try different artistic techniques without making a huge investment in lots of fancy supplies. Find this awesome set here!

4. Elegant Classic Watches: These beautiful watches were designed, manufactured and made exclusively for kids by Mason Huxley. They are timeless, gender neutral, made with premium materials so they not only look good, they are strong enough to hold up to your child’s active lifestyle. These unique timepieces are made out of stainless steel, have genuine leather bands with an easy swap design, and have a scratch resistant hardened mineral glass. With these watches, kids will be able to be outside and explore without having to have their phones or any screen nearby! Follow @mason_huxley on Instagram here!

5. Unicorn Jazz by Lisa Caprelli: You will definitely want to make sure every child on your list has this magical, wonderful story about a young unicorn with incandescent purple hair, a golden horn, and shiny hoofs to match. Although Unicorn Jazz is quite timid by nature, her beautiful personality comes through when she sings. The message here is all about being yourself and not being afraid to be different. Children will learn to embrace their uniqueness and will also enjoy the stuffed plush toy which is available in two different colors here.

6. Drive-A-Logue: Drive-A-Logue is a research-based strategy to encourage meaningful conversations with our children while driving in the car. You can pick cards in numerical order or randomly from the deck, but when a WILD card is drawn the roles are reversed and parents must answer the question! So much fun! Find it here!

7. Drum Set: Give the experience of learning how to play a musical instrument. This Jumbie Jam is an authentic entry level Steel Pan that is fun for all ages and seriously ready to play as soon as it arrives! Perfect for the whole family to enjoy together and really awesome for parties! Find out everything you need to know here!

8. Sewing Machine: This is the Janome Artic Crystal Easy to Use Sewing Machine and it was definitely made with beginners in mind! It includes an interior metal frame, tutorials, bobbin diagram, and is extremely versatile so you can tackle simple or more complex projects with ease! Find out everything you need to know about this amazing machine here!

9. Create a Memory Book: Shutterfly has made it so simple to gather up those beautiful memories you have on your camera roll and put them to excellent use in the form of the most memorable gift ever! Imagine your children opening up a book all about them and the special moments they’ve shared all year. It could be a wonderful tradition that you can start now and add a volume to each year, and it can also be a great project for your children to create themselves as they get older, so they can choose the exact photos and moments they want to include in their own special memory book collection. Check out the possibilities here.

10. Cooking Equipment: This 30 piece Chef Caddy Collection by Curious Chef is such a great way to teach children all about different types of food, how to prepare their own meals in a safe way, and encourage lifelong healthy eating habits. All of the tools are fully functional but with safety features so children can learn by doing! Find out all the information here!

11. Word A Round and Word A Round 2: Check out these games from Thinkfun for children ages 10 and up. They are really fun and fast paced as kids race to unravel the word! It’s great for developing vocabulary and many speech pathologists use these games with their students because kids love them and also learn so much!

12. Unique New Memory and Match Games: Check out the brand new line, Little Likes Kids, for all kinds of cool puzzles, match games, card games and other fun learning resources for young inquisitive children and their families to enjoy together. You will find really great gift and stocking stuffer ideas here.

13. K’NEX: This 480 piece construction set will allow your child to create at least 35 different models if following the instructions, or an endless number of creations if using their imagination! The awesome thing about this particular set is the way it combines classic and micro-sized pieces and allows kids to make structures that really move. Find out more here.

14. Complete Gardening Set: This is the most thorough gardening set I’ve seen and it is appropriate for young children yet durable enough to get the job done! INNOCHEER Kids Gardening Tools come with an awesome STEM Learning Guide, gloves, watering can, shovel, rake, and so many more essentials! The complete list of tools and all other information can be found here.

15. DIY Arts & Crafts for Spreading Kindness: This is a fabulous kit from Renegade which contains all kinds of fun and creative flower crafts for kids of all ages! Find out all the details about RANDOM ACTS OF FLOWERS here.

16. Comic Book Kit: We love to create all kinds of different comic books in our house and this complete kit makes it so easy and even more fun! It comes with markers, stencils, a complete stamp set and more! Find out all the details and shop for it here.

17. Little Author Kit: My children received these kits years ago, when they were about 3 and 7, and both of them created awesome little volumes of creativity. I love the little keepsake box that is included in each set. You really can’t beat the price for all that is included in each kit. Find them here.

18. Award-Winning Robot Building and Coding Set: This is actually a creative Lego toolbox that will allow a child ( or adult) to build different types of models that they can motorize, practice coding skills with, and fully interact with! This set has 847 pieces, a playmat, and poster. There is lots more information here!

19. Official Barbie Fashion Designer Kit: There are five dresses and lots of embellishments so children can design their own custom made outfits for ‘Barbie’ sized dolls. There is an adorable dress form to make the decorating with bows, flowers, and sequins so simple and make it all so ‘real.’ Find out everything you need to know about this creativity inspiring kit here.

20. The Perfect Family Keepsake Journal: This journal is the perfect place for children and parents to share their thoughts, feelings, and dreams throughout the years, or just a journal for children who want to create a time capsule of their own ideas about the world. It can be as silly or serious as they want it to be. It’s official name is Q&A a Day for Kids and find out all you need to know here.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit the blog today. I hope you found this post worthwhile and hope you found some special creativity inspiring presents for the special children in your life.

If you also are shopping for someone who is a parent, teacher, or anyone who spends time with children aged 3-12, I recently wrote a book full of screen-free activities to inspire creativity, critical thinking skills, and it keeps the social-emotional needs of the whole child in mind. It would mean so much to me if you kept my book in mind when choosing special, meaningful gifts. It’s called Educate the Heart: Screen-Free Activities for Grades PreK-6 to Inspire Authentic Learning and it’s available everywhere books are sold. Here is the amazon link.