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Gift Ideas Elementary Age Kids Will Love
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items Shopping for kids can be hard! If you're looking for some fresh new gift ideas that don't revolve around electronics and screen time, I think you will love this list. These suggestions are a combination of gifts our kids have gotten (and love!) and g...
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(Low) Tech & Electronics
Board Games & Cards
Arts & Crafts
Cooking & Baking
Experiences
Books
(Low) Tech & Electronics
I picked these low-tech options for electronics because I love that they don't revolve around addicting screens, but rather focus on education, relationships, and memory-making!
The perfect mix of throwback and new tech! This phone has all the charm of the old landlines but works over the internet and still allows for parental controls!
Tin Can - The Landline, Reinvented for Kids
I love the Kindle Kids for giving the older elementary students since it gets them reading and makes them feel like they're getting screen time. My son never wants to put his down!
Amazon Kindle Kids
I'm obsessed with the fact that this camera doesn't have a screen on it which also means it doesn't have hidden games on it either. The price point seems reasonable for older elementary kids and gives them a way to capture the moment without getting ...
Camp Snap Screen-Free Digital Camera
Board Games & Cards
Board games are on the same level as books at our house - we will never be upset about getting them as a gift. Perfect for fun outside of screens and spending time together with family. Smaller card games also travel well and can easily fill time at ...
A fun strategy game for the 8+ crowd and up to 4 players.
Kingdomino Family Strategy Board Game
We love this game at my house! Get up to 8 players for a fast and fun solitaire-type game. This set may cost a little more but you get the Bicycle quality cards and 8 decks - which can be used for other games as well!
Bicycle Nertz Card Game (Solitaire)
We rarely go anywhere these days without a deck or two of cards with us! This book makes it easy to find new games to play!
Super Fun Family Card Games: 75 Games for All Ages
A new deck (or two!) of cards makes the perfect stocking stuffer and offers endless ways to have fun.
Bicycle Rider Back Playing Cards, Red & Black
Quite literally the only way I'll play Monopoly anymore! This game is great for travel and only takes 15 minutes to play!
Monopoly Deal Card Game | Quick-Playing Card Game
The box may say 8+ but our three year old holds his own with our colored double-nine dominoes set! Like cards, there are lots of games to play and the whole family can get involved! For older kids, consider a double 12 or even double 15 set.
Double Nine Dominoes Set
This has been the go-to game for extended family gatherings for years for our family and my second grader loves joining in on the fun now too!
Sequence
Worth the slightly higher price tag for sure! This has been my son's go-to for going on three years now and, if we're being honest, I kinda prefer the shorter play time compared to the original!
CATAN Junior Board Game - Ages 6+, 2-4 Players
Great for the older elementary kids all the way up to adults! Perfect for family game night.
Rummikub Six Player Edition - Classic Game
Hear me out - this one is great for the new readers! You might get some interesting renditions of words, but it adds to the fun! Keep score or don't, it's about learning and having fun.
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game,
A classic that's reasonably priced! These types of games are perfect for topping off the perfect gift!
Yahtzee
Arts & Crafts
A few classic ideas for all the creative arts & crafts lovers on your list. While there are just a few ideas list, use it as inspiration when looking for gifts!
Can confirm, these things are just as much fun as they were when you were a kid! I busted these out one day over the summer and it kept three kids busy all day!
Large Fuse Beads kit
The loom bracelets are all over elementary age arms in our school and this kit comes with a wide range of colors and embellishments.
Loom Bands Kit for Bracelet Making
The traditional bracelet making kit with everything you need to get started!
Friendship Bracelet Making Kit Ages 8-12
Cooking & Baking
Our kids love getting kids involved in the kitchen and we don't mind because it grabs their attention while teaching them valuable life-long skills and making great memories with parents and grandparents.
This book is the perfect mix of crafts and cooking! Super cute and simple snack ideas to keep kids engaged!
Edible Crafts Kids' Cookbook: 25 Fun Projects
We frequently use this set with my pre-k and elementary age kids and they love being able to help prep dinner. Their favorite is dicing potatoes after I've cut them into strips.
Kid Safe Knife Set for Real Cooking Ages 4–12
Great for the kitchen to keep them from wiping hands on their shirt!
Kids Apron with Pocket 2 Pack
Perfect for young kids to explore new recipes with the help of parents!
The Big, Fun Kids Cookbook: 150+ Recipes
Perfect for young bakers!
The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs
Experiences
The #1 gift we always mention when someone asks what to get our kids is an experience. It doesn't clutter up our house and is a chance for our kids to make memories with the gift-giver that will last a lifetime. Print off the certificate and wrap it ...
When people ask what to get my kids I always prefer they be gifted an experience. This is perfect for the elementary student who loves helping in the kitchen and wants to try some new things! Purchase an individual kit or sign up for a subscription p...
Cooking Kits for Kids
We love a good zoo membership in our house! A gift that lasts all year, is full of education and fun, and gives an opportunity to spend time with loved ones.
Zoo Membership
Just like the zoo, a Science Center or other museum membership is a great way to get a year's worth of use out of a gift!
Science Center (or other museum) Membership
Books
Books are never turned down in our house and make great gifts for this age! These are just a couple of ideas, but there are many more for this age group.
My son's class is reading this book and all seem to love it. There are 13 books in the series too!
The World According to Humphrey
Great for readers who are ready for a more lengthy story. These are chapter books, but not huge! Tons of books in this series.
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4
Outdoors
We love a good gift that gets kids outdoors to play and explore. What is childhood without a scooter, bike or skates?
I love that these scooters don't take up a ton of space and fold down for easy transport. Don't forget a helmet!
Razor A Kick Scooter for Kids
Roller blades or skates are great for getting outdoors and having some fun!
Kids' Adjustable Inline-Quad Combo Skates
Musicians
These gift ideas are great for the new little musicians in your life!
We got this piano book for my nephew a few years ago and he loved it! Not a Star Wars fan? No problem - there are plenty of beginner movie scores available (like Harry Potter or Disney classics)!
Star Wars Beginning Piano Solo - Easy Sheet
A great gift for the instrumentalist on your list!
Folding Sheet Music Stand