Perfect Presents for Preschoolers

Thrill Kids Ages Three to Five With These Great Gifts

Curious what thrills preschoolers these days? Want a present that will get more play time than just a few minutes? Once kids pass age three and you don’t have to worry quite so much about choking hazards, the gifting options expand dramatically. Each selection here will delight kids who learn more every day from their experiences. If you need ideas for the younger people on your gift-giving list, check out these options. 

Driven Cars: These tiny cars will capture their imagination. With their low price point, kids can collect all of them from any series. Each blind box comes in a tiny garage and contains one small vehicle and multiple road pieces. Connect the roads to build their collection. Or go bigger as your budget allows, and get a set with lots of options.

Magnetic Tiles: You can’t go wrong with a solid set of these magnetic tile blocks. Kids will love building with the bright colors as the plastic pieces stick together. We love the Magna-Tiles brand, but multiple different options with different price points exist to fit almost any budget. Choose from a basic set or get fancy with animals, balls, glow in the dark options, and many more.

Playmobil: Kids have loved these detailed toys for years with good reason. Sets include everything kids need for interactive play based around a certain theme. With many different options, including fairy tale kingdoms, super heroes, animals, and much more, kids can explore their own world. Get small bags perfect for stocking stuffers or go big with one of the many detailed sets.

Cookie Set: Let kids discover the joys of baking with none of the mess thanks to this set from Melissa and Doug. The wooden pieces use hook and loop attachments perfect for little hands. Kids can learn to slice the roll of dough, frost the cookies with different options, and put them in their pretend kitchen oven thanks to the included baking sheet. 

Calico Critters: This world of tiny animals comes alive with details. These small posable creatures come in all sorts of animal shapes, so you can choose the one your child likes best. Accessorize with clothes, homes, vehicles and so much more as kids build a world for imaginative play.

Magna Doodle: Get a jump start on school skills with this magnetic drawing board. Never worry about losing the attached stylus for drawing practice. Slide the bar across to clear the board and start fresh whenever the mood strikes them. This toy uses zero batteries and keeps kids playing over and over again. Plus, now you can get a board with rainbow colors.

Light Stax Blocks: Light up their brick building with this set of blocks. Kids connect the building bricks to the black base, then turn on the power to illuminate their creations. These blocks also work with any Duplo they already own for more building possibilities, though the wired bricks have to connect directly to each other to light up.

Wooden Trains: All aboard for fun with these sturdy wooden trains, tracks, and accessories. Kids can build entire worlds with all the possibilities from brands like Brio, IKEA, and even Target. Start with a basic set and see where their imaginations take them, or get detailed accessories like bridges, stations, and beyond for even more fun.

Bath Crayons: Make bath time fun with these crayons. Each one of the bright colors comes in a sturdy plastic case. Kids can push the crayon up as needed, and the bathtub surround makes the perfect blank canvas for their creativity. 

Boogie Drawing Board: This translucent tracing board offers endless possibilities for kids to practice their pencil grip and hand eye coordination. The board magically erases with the push of a button. Use the board on its own or get accessory sets with tools and tracing patterns for more inspiration.

Marble Run: Kids will love creating a path and watching the marbles roll with these building toys. Q-Ba_Maze makes an excellent basic set and plenty of accessories to expand their creations. The bright colors and sturdy plastic materials mean kids can play over and over again. Use the included suggestions or let them build their own designs. Either way, kids will enjoy the magic of gravity for years to come.

Felt Food: Put kids in charge of the menu thanks to this set of pretend food. The soft pieces stick together with zero effort. And the set comes packed with plenty of healthy options to encourage kids to try new things. From deli meat to spreads and breads, their imagination is the only limit to how high they can stack their sandwiches.

Bath Colors: Take bathing to a whole new level with these drop in tablets. The container comes packed with small and large red, yellow, and blue capsules. Kids can choose one color or try mixing to see what happens, while parents never need to worry about stains.

Plus Plus: These tiny pieces connect in a myriad of ways to make three dimensional creations come to life. Choose from a small tube that makes one item, like an animal or vehicle. Or get a starter set of these interchangeable and brightly colored shapes and let kids loose with their imaginative play.