16 fun and educational gifts for kindergarten graduation
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Get some tissues ready because graduation season is upon us. For many kindergarteners, it’s a bittersweet moment in time where one chapter closes and another one begins. In the minds of those kids (and their parents) who are about to embark on their elementary school journey, graduating kindergarten is a major milestone!
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As many kindergarten graduations are coming up on our calendars, you may be wondering what to get for the kindergartener in your life. Well, just in time for the celebration, we have a list of the top 16 fun and educational gifts that your kinder graduate will cherish and love.
1. For the kindergarten graduate who is nervous about first grade: First Grade, Here I Come!
Since your graduate is about to embark on a new journey into elementary school, what better way to introduce them to first grade than a book about school. If you have a child that is a little bit nervous about transitioning to first grade, then this book will put them at ease by showing them what to expect and what to be excited for—a perfect summer read.
First Grade, Here I Come! Hardcover Book At Amazon from $25
2. For the kindergarten graduate who likes figurines: Precious Moments “I Did It” Porcelain Figurine
Some of the best gifts to give are the ones that last forever. This porcelain figurine features a young graduation girl holding a sign that says, “I Did It” and an equally cute teddy bear with a graduation cap by her side. Not only will it be a perfect addition to your child’s room, it will be one that they cherish for years to come.
Precious Moments I Did It Graduation Girl With Teddy Bear Porcelain Figurine at Amazon for $46
3. For the kindergarten graduate who likes keepsakes: Personalized Time Capsule Keepsake Box
Who doesn’t like a time capsule? With the time capsule keepsake box, you can personalize it with your child’s name and add two lines of meaningful text. Inside the box, you can place their favorite artwork from kindergarten or maybe even their name tag. The best part, you can determine when they open this box. If you have them open it on the day they graduate high school, it may be extra special because they can see how far along they’ve come.
Personalized Time Capsule Keepsake Box at Personalization Mall for $32
4. For the kindergarten graduate who love science: Crystal Chemistry Garden
All kids love treasures which makes this Crystal Chemistry Garden even more special. Not only does it make for a fun science experiment (an intro to chemical reactions), at the end of it, your child will have a garden made of crystals that they can enjoy and talk about—in just two days. For even the pickiest of kids, this gift will get their attention and more.
Crystal Chemistry Garden at KiwiCo for $28
5. For the kindergarten graduate who loves to read books: Ada Twist, Scientist (The Questioneers)
Whether your child is interested in STEM or not, this book is wonderful in that it shows a character, Ada Twist, who is very inquisitive and is given the support by her parents and teacher to figure things out on her own, even at the expense of wrecking things through her science experiments. The book allows young readers to be curious, question things and try to understand what is going on through experimenting.
Ada Twist, Scientist (The Questioneers) at Amazon for $12
6. For the kindergarten graduate who likes games: An educational puzzle
The summer is almost here which means that you’re going to have to find some activities for your child to do at home or even on a long summer road trip. Well, if your child likes to come up with strategies or likes to problem solve, look no further than the Kanoodle Gravity game. There are 40 different puzzles to complete and the option to play with a friend—which is always more fun. The game comes with a puzzle board, 10 colorful puzzle pieces and a case.
Educational Insights Kanoodle Gravity Brain Bending Puzzle Game at Amazon for $18
7. For the kindergarten graduate who loves writing: A journal
It’s never too early to start journaling in a diary. Not only will kids get to jot down things about themselves they won’t remember later on when they’re adults, they’ll get to practice their writing skills. This fun-filled journal will keep your child engaged with the vibrant illustrations and filling in the blanks—such as how many inches they are to what they would pack if they would go to outerspace. You may run into the problem of your child finishing the journal in a few days, so try to pace them.
Wee Society Me: A Compendium: A Fill-In Journal for Kids at Amazon for $12
8. For the kindergarten graduate who likes experimenting: A chemistry set
Your child can never do too many science experiments, especially when they are so much fun. The Crayola Arctic Color Chemistry set has 50 winter science experiments including 18 out-of-box experiments with supplies and 32 other activities. So if your child ever whines about being bored, you can try a new experiment each time. Designed by Crayola scientists, these experiments are easy to follow with the step-by-step instructions.
Crayola Arctic Color Chemistry Set for Kids at Amazon for $22
9. For the kindergarten graduate who likes sensory play: Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set
Does your child like sensory play? If so, then this Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory set will be a perfect gift for them. The set comes with over 10 tools and molds and 2 pounds of kinetic sand. Your child can pretty much do what their heart desires including molding it into designs, slicing it, squishing it and much more—they’ll be sitting there for hours getting their creativity out.
Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set at Walmart for $20
10. For the kindergarten graduate who likes to draw: Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad
Kids love to trace pretty much anything. With the Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad, they can trace with ease. The pad comes with everything your child needs including 10 blank sheets, 10 tracing sheets, one graphite pencil and 12 short colored pencils. To make tracing easier, the LED drawing tablet will illuminate the pages and the paper-locking frame will secure the paper so the lines are cleaner. Your child will be creating so much art work you’ll need to create an art wall for them.
Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad at Amazon for $28
11. For the kindergarten graduate who is money savvy: Silver Piggy Bank
It’s never too early to start teaching your child the value of a penny or even a dollar. With this silver piggy bank, you’ll not only give them a gift that will last them a lifetime, you’ll also teach them the valuable life skills needed for the future. With every simple chore that they do, you can give them a coin that they can add to their piggy bank—which will make it more engaging and rewarding for them. If you’re sentimental and want to add a name or a message, you can add personalization to the piggy bank for an additional $12.50.
Silver Piggy Bank at Mark and Graham for $59
12. For the kindergarten graduate who loves family memories: Create Your Own Reel Viewer
The Create Your Own Reel Viewer has to be one of the most memorable gifts on this list—like literally. You’ll be able to add your favorite memories to this reel viewer and since this is a kindergarten graduation gift, what better way to celebrate all things kindergarten including the first day of school, the first 100 days and more—it comes with one reel of seven images. Your child will be able to keep this reel forever to reminisce on the moments they had when they were in kindergarten.
Create Your Own Reel Viewer at Uncommon Goods for $30
13. For the kindergarten graduate who likes pictures: Silver Milestone Frame
Just add a photo of your child’s first day of kindergarten into the Silver Milestone Frame and it will be a gift that your child could treasure forever. Not only will it look beautiful on the countertop or on your child’s desk, but your child can always look at it and be proud of that day and be able to remember it. You can personalize it with your child’s name for an additional $15, up to 51 characters.
Silver Milestone Frame at Pottery Barn Kids for $39
14. For the kindergarten graduate who likes to create stories: Create Your Own Published Storybook Kit
With the Create Your Own Published Storybook Kit, your child can take their own story and make a real book from it. The kit comes with a blank cover page, 20 blank storybook sheets, a 10-pack of markers, a guidebook and a pre-stamped envelope. To get started, they can fill out the papers with a unique story of their own and accompany it with an illustration that they drew. Then, when they are ready, the filled out papers can be placed into the pre-stamped envelope and mailed out. Finally, the story will be bound and printed on book paper and within no time, your child will get a hardcover book of their story in the mail.
Create Your Own Published Storybook Kit at Uncommon Goods for $30
15. For the kindergarten graduate who likes card games: Melissa & Doug Smarty Pants 1st Grade Card Set
Now that your child is graduating kindergarten, you may be thinking about getting them ready for first grade. With this fun and educational Smarty Pants 1st Grade Card Set, your child can do fun activities including trivia quizzes, word-play, problem solving puzzles and more. This card set will be one of many things that will help prepare your child for first grade.
Melissa & Doug Smarty Pants 1st Grade Card Set at Amazon for $11
16. For the kindergarten graduate who has a sweet tooth: Signature Tackle Box
If you have a kindergartener, you’re probably all too familiar with their sweet tooth. To celebrate this big milestone in their lives, candy may be the perfect unexpected gift that they’ll love. The Signature Tackle Box includes a wide assortment of colorful sweet and sour treats. Divided by sections in a clear box, your child will be able to see what they want without having to dig into it. These sweet treats will keep them smiling (and running) as long as they last.
Signature Tackle Box at Dylan’s Candy Bar for $26
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