Creative Gift Ideas for Preschoolers

Need gift ideas for preschoolers? Enjoy our extensive list of some of our favorite open-ended toys, building sets, games, and art supplies!

Choosing the perfect gift for a preschooler can be a challenge! The best preschool gifts aren’t just fun—they also inspire creativity, encourage exploration, and nurture those growing minds.

In this guide, we’ll share a range of creative gift ideas for preschoolers that combine play with learning, from hands-on art supplies to open-ended toys that spark imaginative adventures.

Whether you’re shopping for a budding artist, a little builder, or a nature lover, these ideas are sure to bring joy and excitement to the preschoolers in your life!

The ideas in this list are perfect for kids aged 3 and up. Of course open-ended toys like these will work for a wide range of ages, so they’ll definitely grow with your children!

Creative Gift Ideas for Preschoolers

Wooden Domino Set

This domino set has been a favorite for many years. Your kids (and you!) will have hours of fun setting up elaborate domino courses.

Cash Register

Just like all great open-ended toys, a cash register can be a central player in all kinds of imaginative play: grocery store, restaurant, office work, farmer’s market, pet store… your preschoolers will come up with so many fun ideas!

Science Lab

We used and loved this science lab set in our own house for many years. It comes with everything you need for your budding scientist. Pair with a lab coat and our printable Science Creativity Pack for extra fun!

Tumbling Mat

Tumbling mats are perfect for pulling out on a rainy day and burning off some energy. They also make fantastic walls for blanket forts

Giant Bubbles Kit

Bubbles are always a hit with preschoolers, but this giant bubble kit really takes the fun to the next level! We especially love this cute winter edition for holiday gifts. (And when you run out of bubble solution you can always try making your own!)

Magnetic Tiles

These magnetic blocks are so popular for good reason: they are SO MUCH FUN! You won’t be able to resist building a few things yourself. Already have a basic set? Check out this super fun add-on!

Magnetic Blocks

This is another fun magnetic block set that our kids have been loving. And how cute are these pastel colors?

Air Dry Clay Kit

This clay is super soft and easy to work with. We especially love all the fun colors!

Pet Vet Set

Everything your preschooler needs to take care of a sweet puppy who’s under the weather.

Fort Building Kit

This kit comes with the perfect light-weight fabric and heavy-duty clips that make fort building a breeze (and won’t make all the blankets in your house disappear). Open-ended play at its best!

Rainbow Masking Tape

A stack of colored masking tape will be a dream come true for your creative preschooler!

Big Paper Rolls

Your child will love doing HUGE artwork on a long sheet of paper! A roll like this will last forever and give hours of enjoyment.

Tempera Paint Sticks

These washable tempera paint sticks are basically magic. They are so satisfyingly vibrant and easy to use. Plus, they dry in 90 seconds and work on just about any surface!

Family Art Club Membership

Kids Art Spot is an online art club that totally simplifies doing art with your preschooler! Members enjoy unlimited access to hundreds of open-ended art videos, fun printables, and a fresh set of ideas every single month.

Rocket Ship Play Tower

Our family has had so much fun with this doll house-alternative. Perfect for your space-loving kids!

Sensory Swing

This is a purchase that will absolutely grow with your child! A sensory swing is a great place to snuggle up and read or work out some physical energy. We love ours and only wish we had gotten one earlier.

Wooden Train Set

A basic wooden train set can truly provide hours of creative fun for your kids! Adding some extra track pieces can really expand the play as well.

Kinetic Sand

Sensory bins are so great for open-ended play time! Kinetic sand is one of our favorite sensory materials, and we love this fun beach set (also perfect for construction vehicles to drive through!)

Cardboard Building Kit

This kit is full of everything your kids need to take their cardboard creations to the next level! They’ll never look at an empty box the same way again.

Instant Camera

I know Instax cameras are all the rage, but that film gets really pricey really fast! This thermal printing camera is a great alternative at a lower price point, and I’ve found that many kids like it just as much as its pricier cousin. Plus, this particular camera comes with markers to decorate your prints for an extra-creative twist!

Tabletop Pottery Wheel

This kids’ pottery wheel is magic for any clay lover. Learn real pottery skills and introduce new clay techniques to kids. Read more about our experience with this awesome kit here.

Real Tool Set

This tool set comes with everything your child needs to tinker around the house. And we love the sturdy carrying bag that comes in blue or orange!

Portable Microscope

This incredible hand-held microscope is easy to use and will make your child’s outdoor adventures even more fascinating!

Kid-Safe Cutting Set

A set of knives that actually cuts, but isn’t sharp enough to be dangerous, will give your child a great sense of independence in the kitchen. You can also purchase kid-safe knives alone.

Wheelbarrow

You’ll be amazed at how much your kids can achieve with this sturdy little wheelbarrow!

Dollhouse

This wooden dollhouse is great quality and will inspire all kinds of imaginative play.

Face Paint Sticks

Face paint sticks have been so much fun for our kids over the years. Your preschoolers will have a blast experimenting with these!

Kalimba

This small instrument is sometimes called a “finger piano,” and produces a beautiful sound even for true beginners. We also love this smaller version for a unique stocking stuffer idea!

Tape Dispenser

This might look like a boring office supply, but it will absolutely become one of your preschooler’s most used items.

Neon Oil Pastels

Oil pastels are one of our favorite art supplies, and this neon set makes art time extra fun! Don’t forget to grab a UV flashlight to get the full effect.

Animal Stacking Game

This game comes with a set of wooden animals that you precariously stack one upon the other. We love it for all ages!

Cooperative Board Game

We love cooperative board games for this age group, and there are so many fun ones out there like this adorable farm-themed game.

Storytelling Game

We love this adorable game that encourages imagination and storytelling!

Unicorn Glitterluck

Everyone who meets this game falls in love! With crystals, rainbows, and unicorns… what’s not to love?

With so many creative options, finding gift ideas for preschoolers in your life can be both fun and meaningful. By choosing something that sparks imagination, encourages hands-on play, or nurtures their natural curiosity, you’re giving more than just a present—you’re helping them learn, grow, and discover the world around them!

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