14 Christmas Gifts for Kids to Bring Them Wonder and Joy

Whether they’re a hardcore Swiftie or have major Broadway aspirations, your petite performer will love testing out their vocals with this Bluetooth karaoke microphone. Aspiring pop icons can sing along to their favorite tune or even spit their own track. Plus, there are various controls for volume, echo, and music. This mic also comes in 15 different colors, so you can easily pick one in your little star’s favorite hue.

A fear of the dark is totally normal, but it can certainly put a damper on kids’ nighttime routines. Make bedtime a bit easier with a peaceful nightlight, like this acrylic and wood tabletop find from Etsy. Personalized with your child’s name and available in a slew of adorable characters (dinos, unicorns, clouds, and more!), it will lull them into the land of sweet dreams.

Calling all mini Drews and Jonathans! If your child loves to help you fix, build, and DIY around your home, why not set them up with their own workbench where they can get down to business? This wooden design from Crate & Kids is as charming as it is fun. Complete with must-have accessories like a hammer, wrench, saw, bolts, and more, for all their coming projects.

Your little one will be the coolest (but warmest!) kid on the playground after you tuck this monogram beanie into their Christmas stocking. Choose from 12 different colors and just as many embroidery thread hues to best match their winter attire. 

Get crafty with the kiddos with a build-your-own-unicorn kit! Whimsical and fun, this kit lets your little one’s imagination soar as they have full creative control over their very own unicorn model. Kids can swirl sparkly paints and glitters of playful colors to that make for endless possibilities. There’s even an option to add fairy lights! When they’re finished with their project, you can place the artist’s work right atop their bookshelf to admire.

A book is one of those Christmas gifts for kids that keeps on giving. Reading offers so many opportunities to bond with your child. Whether that be over a bedtime story or watching their imagination ignite on a cozy Sunday afternoon, it’s just magic! This Builder Brothers book by Drew and Jonathan shines a spotlight on teamwork, helping your little one dream big and appreciate the value of working together.

If the pile of plushies on your tween’s bed hasn’t already clued you in, Squishmallows are the collectible stuffie for kids of all ages. Maybe it’s the adorable characters; maybe it’s the squishy-soft fill. Whichever, they’re the ultimate cuddle companion and one gift your child is sure to squeal over on Christmas Day. 

Stocking stuffers are one of the most fun parts of the Christmas Day present bonanza, but they’re not always the easiest to shop. Socks are appreciated, but something more creative is always a win. These charming sunnies are perfect for your little sunshine, with personalized letter beads and floral charms that packs the whimsy.

Mini musicians will love this DIY kit. Utilizing wood cutouts and entry-level tools, they can build real working instruments like a ukulele or tambourine. Kids who march to their own beat can even decorate the instrument with paint or markers to feel like a true rock star.

Finding great toys for little ones can be tough—on the one hand, you want something colorful, stimulating, and fun. On the other hand, you want a toy that’ll enrich their ever-growing mind and expand their skills. Luckily, this intricate busy board fills all those buckets. It boasts tons of activities to spark their senses and improve fine motor skills, like zippers, shoelaces, and door locks. But best of all, it’s personalized with their name for a toy that doubles as a heartwarming keepsake.

We’re all witness to the ’90s coming back in style. But the return of friendship bracelets is one we didn’t see coming! Chances are your tween has been hard at work customizing her own arm party. So she’ll definitely appreciate finding this kit wrapped beneath the tree! It’s stocked to the brim with dozens of colorful clay beads, as well as letter beads, spacers, and charms, so she’ll have plenty of supplies to deck out her besties, too. 

The Yoto Mini provides parents with the answer to all their screentime conundrums—and also keeps their kiddos happy. Here’s how it works: The portable device (it also hooks up to headphones) pairs with dozens of Yoto Cards for hours of entertainment, from audiobooks (think Diary of a Wimpy Kid and James and the Giant Peach) and storytime to calming meditations.  

This tent is the thing of magic castle dreams. It’s one of the ideal Christmas gifts for kids with an active imagination. Perfectly sized, it can also act as any number of playthings, from a castle or a reading corner to a cozy hideaway where they can cozy up with their favorite stuffed animals.

This kit is perfect for tiny inventors and creative masterminds alike! This building set helps make the most of their developing STEM skills to create their very own custom toy. They’ll use the included parts, as well as items found around the house and their own creative thinking, to piece together their very own futuristic robot friend.