GIFT GUIDE
Kindergarten Gifts
Gifts for a 5-Year-Old or 6-Year-Old
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best kindergarten products for a five-year-old or six-year-old. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
Indoor/Outdoor Kids' Croquet
This isn't your run of the mill croquet set. Crafted from high-quality wood, and brightly colored with a non-toxic coating, this set is built to last.
Now I'm Reading Plays: Three Little Pigs
Everyone knows and loves the story of The Three Little Pigs, but here's a way to breathe some new life into this classic tale.
Go Ape!
Two classic games, Charades and Go Fish, come together with hilarious results in this simply fantastic little card game.
Make a Scene People
Like a sticker book, but so much better, these vinyl stickers can be used and re-used over and over again.
Make Your Own Monster Puppet
This puppet, with a sleek purple body and 30 assorted ears, eyes, horns, arms, teeth, fur, and other parts, can be created again and again by swapping out his parts.
Two Little Boys from Toolittle Toys
A perfect book for the younger brother or sister who's feeling a little too little, this heartfelt moral will hit home with the entire family.
Diamondback 16-Inch Bike
Want to encourage your kid to give up the training wheels? Leave a Diamondback under the tree.
Annie and Simon
A great pick for families with big age gaps between kids, but a nice read regardless, this sweet, unhurried amble though funny situations is a nice transition from picture to chapter books.
Skyfoil Frameless Parafoil Kite
Wind easily fills this parafoil kite, and you're up and flying before you know it.
Chalkboard Briefcase
With a dry-erase board on one side, and a chalkboard on the other, this compact little number will have your child's stuffed animals calling her "Miss" in no time.
Sugar and Spice Fashion Girls Around the World
This hands-on toy takes plain old paper dolls to a whole other level.
8 in 1 Crayon
With eight vivid colors jam-packed into one monster crayon, this gift is perfect for your on-the-go artist.
Mary's Penny
Mary's Penny is a simple story that teaches children about the importance of imagination and following your dreams. With beautiful illustrations and warmly written words, this book will be a unique addition to your kindergartner's library.
Washable Kids Paint
Love painting but hate the mess? Ditch the brushes for these hand-held marker-like dispensers.
The Lion and the Mouse
This gorgeous adaptation of Aesop's famous fable has no words. Kids play storyteller, as they narrate Pinkney's beautiful illustrations of this tale, in which a little mouse helps free the king of the jungle in his hour of need.
