Meaningful Gifts for Kids

Looking for meaningful gifts for kids? Check out this list of great non-toy gift ideas!

Christmas gifts for kids can quickly lead to toy overwhelm. It has happened in our home on far too many occasions. This is why every year I seek to be intentional with what we are purchasing and look for some non-toy gift ideas.

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Meaningful Gifts for Kids

Magazine Subscription

There are tons of kid friendly magazines that you can subscribe to. This is such a fun way for a child to learn and it brings excitement every month! Some of our favorites are: Ranger Rick, Highlights, and Ladybug.

Wrap It Up Tip: Pick up the recent copy of the magazine from the bookstore and wrap it.

Cooking Time

If you have a child who loves to cook or wants to learn, put together a fun cooking kit. A child’s cookbook, apron, and some basic cooking supplies can make for an adorable and meaningful gift.

Wrap It Up Tip: Wrap everything together in a cute tin or box.

Monthly Box 

Just as with a magazine, this will be a continual gift.

• Kiwi Co (try one month for free, just pay shipping!)
• Little Passports
• Kid Stir
• Kids Night In a Box

Wrap It Up Tip: Print the flyer and add a note about what is to come!

Membership to Local Place

What local attractions would be fun for your child to visit? Think of the zoo, aquarium, museum, etc.

Wrap It Up Tip: Purchase the membership and print it off. Include a date that you will visit for the first time!

Learning Gifts

Has your child wanted to take a class to learn a new skill? This is the perfect time to purchase some music, art, ballet, gymnastics, or karate lessons!

Wrap It Up Tip: Purchase the membership and wrap the information sheet from the place. If their lessons will need specific shoes or clothing, consider purchasing these and wrapping it all together.

Creativity Gifts

• Art Supplies: Put together a kit of all of the fun art supplies! Use a caddy or a plastic storage bin. Add in markers, drawing paper, crayons, colored pencils, stickers, Washi tape, glue, etc.
• Play Dough Kit- Use a plastic bin and add in some play dough and play dough tools to help them play with them.

Wrap It Up Tip: Put these kits into containers so the container is the gift wrap. You can then cover it with a bag or wrapping paper.

Do you have meaningful gift ideas? Share below in the comments!