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Are you looking for the best Christmas gift ideas for kids and teens? In our Kids Holiday Gift Guide 2022, we’ve gathered unique, creative, meaningful and practical gift ideas for all the kids and teens on your holiday shopping list. Some of these kids gift ideas use affiliate links, some are from our sponsors, but all are perfect for the kids and teens on your Christmas shopping list.
As parents, most of our holiday shopping is finding Christmas gifts for kids and teens. Shopping for younger kids is my favorite! Thinking of Christmas gift ideas for kids is so much fun, but it gets a little harder as your kids get older.
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Here are some awesome Christmas gift ideas for kids, tweens, and teens…
Books
The best gift for kids of any age is a new book, or a stack of new books. 🙂
We love picking out books for kids… they are just so much fun!
But there are so many to choose from, we shared some tips for how to pick the Best Children’s Books to Give as Gifts.
One of our favorite new children’s books is Let’s Imagine What We Will Do! by Nikki Moyes and illustrated by our friend Cheryl Lawson. We love it’s fresh take on career and job choices for kids.
Kinetic Sand
One of our top Christmas gift ideas for kids is Kinetic Sand.
A few years ago, we tested out four different types of play sand to see how they compared. Check out our Kinetic Sand comparison and to see what they’re all like.
Your kids will play with it for hours! We love that it’s surprisingly not messy and allows good sensory input and creative output.
This set is great because it comes with 10 lbs of Kinetic Sand, portable sandbox with 10 molds and tools, play sand sensory toys.
Art Supplies
We always give our girls some type of art supplies for Christmas. As kids get older, they still love to be creative… just buy them more advanced art supplies.
These iHeart Art Packs are perfect Christmas gifts for older kids and teenagers.
For example, the iHeart Art Mash Up Art Pack Batik FX teaches kids the traditional technique of wax resist. The Art Pack Pastel FX combines oil and chalk pastels supplies.
These art packs are such great deals!
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Sticks
Tired of the endless mess of painting? Fear not!
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint sticks take the mess out of painting while keeping all the fun! Simply uncap, twist and paint!
Kwik Stix have a fast drying formula that allows them to dry in 90 seconds while still leaving a paint-like finish! No cups, smocks, water or brushes required. Kwik Stix come in assorted vibrant colors with coverage that won’t crack.
Great on poster paper, cardboard, wood and canvas. Kwik Stix are also washable!
The Ultimate Kids’ Baking Book
I gave this book to my kids for Christmas a few years ago and we love it.
The Ultimate Kids’ Baking Book: 60 Easy and Fun Dessert Recipes for Every Holiday, Birthday, Milestone and More
Your kids will absolutely love how this unique cookbook puts them in charge of making dessert. It teaches them how to bake independently by covering everything bakers need to know. The book guides them through learning each important baking skill from separating eggs to creaming butter and sugar together and even rolling your own cookie dough.
Schleich Playset
Kids will play for hours and hours making up amazing stories when they play with this Schleich Horse Club Lakeside Country House and Stable.
The quality of Schleich figurines and playsets is incredible. Of all the toys we purchased for our kids over the years, their Schleich figurines were always their favorites.
You’ll love watching your children get lost in their imaginations as they play with this gift set.
The features include movable stairs, foldable table, sunshade that tilts, doors that open and close as well as many other interactive accessories. I especially love how the horses can be rinsed off with the hose.
If you’re looking for quality Christmas gift ideas for kids, definitely take a look at Schleich figurines and playsets.
Educational Board Games
We love playing classic board games with our kids. So I always put some new board games under our Christmas tree.
I’m super impressed with these clever new games from Adventerra Games. They have a variety of puzzles and games for preschoolers as well as cooperative and competitive board games for older kids and teens that make perfect gifts for kids.
With rich content and attractive designs, kids and families will have a blast while they learn how to protect the planet.
New Creative Family Games
Don’t worry if you’re already all stocked up on classic board games, there are so many fabulous new games coming out for kids and families to play together.
One of our top new picks for creative gifts for kids is the PAPATON Shadow Puppet Theater.
This is an award-winning gift idea that your kids will absolutely love.
We especially love how it encourages the whole family to get creative together.
Storytelling Classical Music CD or MP3
Give your child the gift of classical music and storytelling.
Classical pianist, Ina Allen, has created award winning storytelling CDs that engage children with classical music as they listen to a captivating story.
You can purchase an MP3 or CD at Music and Narrative.
This is a unique Christmas gift idea for kids and an incredibly affordable way to introduce your children to classical music.
Their latest release is The Brementown Musicians; A Tale with Music (Mom’s Choice Gold Award Winner) and it’s a classic folk tale of four aging barn animals who discover the beautiful music that resides within them.
Fitbit Ace 3
Kids ages 6 and older will be so excited to have their very own Fitbit Ace 3.
It’s great to get kids exercising and thinking about their health at an early age.
This awesome Fitbit looks so cool and will help them join the rest of the family with fitness challenges.
You’ll love that it tracks their sleep so you can be sure that they’re getting enough rest each night. You can keep track using the Parent app view and they can see their own view on the app.
And don’t worry… this Fitbit is waterproof!
Gifts for Pretend Play
Our girls spent countless hours dressing up and playing pretend.
Gifts that encourage pretend play such as costumes, dress up clothes, and puppets are perfect Christmas gifts for kids of all ages.
Costumes are a wonderful way to get kids to make up stories and plays to act out.
Retro Toys
I love retro toys and stuffed animals are classic gifts for kids. It’s so much fun to give your kids a toy that brings back your own childhood memories.
Kermit the Frog is a perfect stuffie to give your kids because they know and love him from current Muppets movies and you can share your memories of the classic TV show.
I was recently searching for a Kermit stuffie to give as a gift and found this Kermit the Frog plush toy on Amazon.
Kids will love the soft material and stuffing that makes him easy to hold, squeeze, or hug.
He’s a perfect size… 16 inches in length, 5 inches wide at the torso, 13 inches with arms spread out and he weighs 7 ounces.
Learning Resources Puzzle Globe
Globes make fascinating and educational toys for kids.
This Learning Resources Puzzle Globe is a fun, engaging way to encourage children (as young as 3) to learn more about geography.
We think this puzzle globe is a fantastic Christmas gift idea for kids.
Challenging puzzle, teaches continent names, the oceans famous landmarks, and more!
Arctic Paw Hooded Bathrobe
Aren’t these Arctic Paw Hooded Bathrobes the cutest?
These soft plush bathrobes for boys and girls are perfect for Christmas gifts.
Kids will love how cozy the plush terry fabric is. They’ll be warm and happy after their bath or swimming at a pool. You’ll love how durable the bathrobe is and that the detailed embroidery holds up excellently even with daily use.
Available in several styles including Bear, Cow, Dog, and Panda.
Soft’n Slo Squishies™
Kids these days are obsessed with Squishies!
Squishies are a super popular online trend that are actually a fantastic toy that kids can use as a calming tool that can help them relax and regulate their mood.
I find they are perfect to use as a fidget toy for my child with ADHD while she is doing homework.
Kids love to collect tons of squishies so go ahead and you might want to get them a bunch. They’re a simple and sure to please Christmas gift idea for kids.
KLASK – Magnetic Game of Skill
You and your kids of all ages will have a blast battling in the game of KLASK. It’s like half foosball, half air hockey.
This clever game board is magnetic and shaped like a ball field with two holes functioning as goals in each end of the field. The purpose of the game is to push the small, red ball around on the eld with your magnet/gaming piece, shoot the ball past the obstacles and your opponent and into the goal hole – Klask!
This is a great way to encourage family fun as you all put your reflexes and instincts to the test. You can get a 2 person or 4 person version of KLASK. On Amazon.com, the 2 person is out of stock, but you can get the KLASK 4 person. In Canada, you can get the 2 person version on Amazon.ca.
Wireless Earbuds
I bet your tweens and teens would love a pair of wireless earbuds. If you’re stuck thinking of Christmas gift ideas for kids, you can’t go wrong with new earbuds!
If you want to keep the price low, grab a pair of these Skullcandy Earbuds on Amazon.
Or if you don’t mind spending more and you think your teenager won’t lose them, treat them to Apple Airpods.
Another great option for earbuds option is SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Pro.
Selfie Ring Light
Teens take tons of selfies. So why not give your teenager a selfie ring light for their phone.
A selfie light ring works on phones, laptops, and tablets to give better lighting on photos and videos. It is easily recharged with a USB cord so they won’t be wasting money on batteries.
They’ll love that the light is compact and light weight so they can toss it in their bag and take it anywhere. This is another awesome Christmas gift ideas for older kids who are tough to shop for.
Color Printer
Teenagers and college students need a color printer for school assignments and this compact size is great for small dorm rooms.
So give them a Christmas gift that’s good for their grades… an Expression Small-in-One Printer.
Find out more about this Epson Printer and other models here.
And with this gift idea, the whole family can make use of it.
Award Winning Board Game
Catan is the incredibly popular, multi award winning civilization building board game of harvesting and trading resources.
Get your teenagers off their devices and gaming IRL with this incredible multiplayer board game that makes a brilliant gift for older kids.
Players control their own civilization and look to spread across a modular hex board in a competition for victory points.
This intellectually stimulating game is designed for tweens 10+, teens, and adults. You play with 3 or 4 people and each game takes about an hour to play. You can play with 5–6 players if you get a game extension.
Inspirational T-Shirt
Inspire your teenagers with a cool graphic t-shirt.
Picking out clothes for teens isn’t as easy picking up mix-and-match sets of Garanimals when they were toddlers.
But you can give your teenager a fun t-shirt that celebrates happiness.
Help them project their positivity with one of these awesome graphic shirts. You can always buy them oversized and they can wear them to bed or for lounging around the house.
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Kirsten Swank says
Great ideas!
Christopher S says
The Catan board game and custom t-shirts are great ideas. The board game to sneak in some quality time w my boys and the t-shirts to fit their personalities!
Marlene Seibold Rose says
I have 13 grandkids from the ages of 3 to 23, plus 3 baby grand daugthers. So I really need this guide. I like the kinetic sand idea and art supplies to give.
christina moore says
I always include books and board game for my granddaughter
Jennifer P. says
My teen has wireless ear buds on her Christmas wish list, so those would definitely be a hit with her. She also loves reading, cooking/baking, and doing crafts, so books and art supplies are great ideas for her, and the baking book. My tween also loves arts & crafts, and I’m excited to learn about the Kwik Stix Tempura Paint Sticks – she would definitely love those, and so would I (for the lack of mess!).
Kam says
The art supplies are always good…and retro toys like that Kermit!!!!
Jeanette Jackson says
Art supplies are great for all ages and the Schleich Playset is good for younger kids and for the teens the Wireless Earbuds would be good
Donna says
My oldest granddaughter would love The Ultimate Kids’ Baking Book. The Fitbit Ace 3 would be a neat gift for all of my grandchildren!
Susan Smith says
My daughter would love the Puzzle Globe and wireless ear buds.
Leela says
I love the Schleich Horse Club Lakeside Country House and Stable. My kids love playsets.
Del says
Art supplies and Kwik Stix are my favorites.
Marisela Zuniga says
I love these ideas, the pretend play clothes would be great and the educational games
Sandra Watts says
Some really great gift ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Catherine Cole says
My granddaughter would love the ear buds
Audrey Stewart says
My girls would love the Schleich Horse Club Lakeside Country House and Stable.
Gina Ferrell says
My daughter would love the Skullcandy wireless earbuds and the Retro Toys.
liz minx says
My son loved the kinetic sand as a child. Now he’s more into the art sets and fitbits
Ed says
My girls would love the art supplies and KWIK STIX TEMPERA PAINT STICKS.
Jenny Ham says
So many cool toys anymore. The Arctic Paw Hooded Bathrobes are so adorable. aSELFIE RING LIGHT every teen needs one of these. So much fun to be a kid these days.
Clem says
I like Klask and the printer
Soozle says
The Catan would be a huge hit for us! Great ideas!
Vicki Wurgler says
the schleich playset, the kwik stix paint sticks, and the kinetic sand
Antoinette M says
Books and board games are great gift ideas.
Beth T. says
Well, this may be a kids and teens list, but I am loving Kermit and the selfie ring light, and not just for the younger ones on my list. I may be buying duplicates!
Jennifer D says
Catan is such a good pick!
Silvia D says
Schleich Horse Club Lakeside Country House and Stable. Expression Small-in-One Printer. and the The Ultimate Kids’ Baking Book are great ideas!
Maryann D. says
All super ideas. I love giving books as gifts. My nephew would also love the KINETIC SAND.
Carolyn D says
The Schleich Horse Club Lakeside Country House and Stable would make a great gift for my niece. I already got her settled this year. My sister-in-law informed me that she recently got into Barbies and she loves horses.
Susan P. says
Books, Kinetic Sand, art supplies and board games are on my list for the kids.
Katrine says
My kids love board games – these look wonderful.
Riley Johnson says
shadow puppet theatre and kinetic sand to encourage creativity
Christina Ferguson says
As a Mom the Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Sticks are a must and I also really the Learning Resources Puzzle Globe.
Marlene V says
I like the SCHLEICH PLAYSETS and KINETIC SAND gift ideas
Donna L. says
I like the board games and art supplies
Paula D says
Love the ideas of books and art supplies for kids!
Tara Enright says
Great gifts. I think for kids it’s so easy to choose presents/gifts. They are the easiest of them all. Boy or Girl!
Elizabeth Hunt says
Absolutely! I can vouch for squishies being the new craze.
Robert P says
Our son will love these ideas!
shanna says
Love this list!!!!
My kiddos would love all the crafty stuff!
Tracey Keaton says
Gifts the will like
Maureen says
My niece and nephews have always enjoyed baking with me so what a great idea to get them started with a cookbook for kids.
DonnaBeeGood says
Always fond memories of Board Games!
Shelly Leatham says
I prefer the educational and family board games!
Terri Quick says
KINETIC SAND is always fun
Yang says
Can’t go wrong with some tshirts lol
Eva S says
Lego for creativity and board games for family nights without tech
Alan Slavens says
Kids like very different things than teens
mrsshukra says
The kids will enjoy the Schleich Playset!
Heather Miller says
Dress up is so good for kiddos, Some stuff is new. thank you for the information.
Martha Gallo says
Some of these toys are totally new to me, thanks for the info!
christine kahmar says
The graphic Tshirts for Boys and girls and circle ring light great teen gifts
Monique L.S. says
Art supplies and wireless earbuds would be a hit with my daughter.
RahulB says
Art Supplies and Puzzle Globe are my picks.
Alison Freiwald says
buying many of these! thank you!
Mallory Bailey says
I’m all for the Retro Toys!
Lori Padgett says
I’m all for educational toys that are fun. My favourite ones on this list are the Learning Resources Puzzle Globe and Educational Board Games
krista hesse says
kinetic sand is always a hit for both my 2 year old AND my 7 year old!
Kathy Graham says
Such fun gifts
Karen Green says
the art supplies and graphic tees
Alison Braidwood says
I love the kinetic sand and Kwik paint sticks. My nieces range from ages 7-11, and these gifts would totally work for them.
Mishelle G says
I love this (RETRO TOYS) I think it would be a great gift when my kids were small. I think I’m heading there anyway for them anyway!!
Mishelle G
Donna F Doyle says
Books and art supplies are always great.
Hal Jenner says
Wireless earbuds and inspirational t-shirts would be perfect for my grandson
Erin Foreman says
I would choose the graphic tees or retro toys.
Colleen Debs says
My grandkids would like some of these ideas.
Danielle says
Thanks for the ideas! Was having such a hard time thinking of things to get my nieces and nephew.
Maria Malaveci says
I love the Fit Bit as a suggestion! Great gift idea!
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
My grandchildren (ages 8-12) would love the board games and the baking book.
Kara Marks says
I always love books for kids. That globe is really cool too.
Shelly Peterson says
I like the art supplies and baking book.
Carole D says
My fav are Fitbit Ace 3 and iHeart Art Packs
Amanda Alvarado says
I usually buy clothing or the hottest doll at the time.
Calvin says
Kinetic sand sounds super interesting.
Patricia Treskovich says
Kids baking book in great idea
louise gilbert says
Awesome gift ideas for kids, FITBIT ACE 3 would be awesome for my grand daughters
Florence Cochrane says
Books, games and playsets are amazing picks.
Molli Lillian Taylor says
i love all of the games because we are trying to have game nights more often
Lauren C says
Catan is a great idea!! Love that game!
Janet M says
I will chick out the iheart art supplies as I was looking for good products. I also like the fitbit ace 3. That would be a great gift.
l p says
such a great variety – the kids are going to love some of these.
Lynda Cook says
My granddaughter loves anything pretend play, dressing up and games
heather says
I love the books and art supplies idea that is a good one.
Sarah Hayes says
Love gifts for pretend play! Dress up is so good for kiddos. Also love the retro toys
Krista Gould says
Kinetic sand, books and art supplies are a hit in this house
Carey says
Great ideas. I like the kinetic sand and the puppet show. Very cool ideas.
Elaine G says
I like the books, art supplies, Fitbit Ace 3 and the Learning Resources Puzzle Globe
Kristy says
I’m all on board for giving books and board games! Great suggestions.
Nancy says
I like Books and Art Supplies as gifts for kids.
Penny LeBaron says
WE ALL HAVE fun with kinetic sand
Shirley O says
Great gift ideas! Love the Schleich Playset and the Soft’n Slo Squishies.
Jennifer k. says
My kids love kinetic sand heck I live too. Never dries out and very soft.
gloria patterson says
I have a 6 yr old great niece who I buy for. She loves her book and you cannot go wrong there. Art stuff painting crafting is the first thing she wants to do when she spends the day with me. Kids fitbit that is a surprise. But reading about it sounds like a great ideal that parents can also see what is going on ……………….. GREAT
Kathy downey says
Happy holidays & thanks for the opportunity. ARCTIC PAW hooded bathrobe & the printer!
Tammy Cox says
Love the Retro gifts and the Squishies and the printer.
Helen says
These are great ideas. I love the baking book, and my little girl has kinetic sand on her list.
Barrie says
I have always been fascinated by kinetic sand! My now adult child would have loved the cookbook when they were younger!
Rosanne Robinson says
The Fitbit Ace 3 & Educational Board Games are my favourites.
Anne says
Books, art supplies, fitbit.
Cathy French says
The sand and the art supplies are my favorites from this guide
tammy ta says
I think the THE ULTIMATE KIDS’ BAKING BOOK would be a good pick.
Julie F says
I love the Kinetic Sand plus the ARCTIC PAW HOODED BATHROBE
Debbie S. says
My grandchildren always have pretend play on their wishlists.
wendy hutton says
the paint sticks look like fun
Sandra Dufoe says
So many great ideas I love the art supplies, wireless earbuds and the printer.