Kindergarten graduation is an exciting accomplishment for a young child. It's the first of many educational milestones to come, and one that is definitely worth celebrating.
One way you can show the kiddo in your life just how proud you are about them moving on to first grade is with a fun (and thoughtful!) gift. And to help you find the perfect present to reward your little graduate with, we came up with a long list of kindergarten graduation gift ideas that they'll be sure to love.
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Bestselling kindergarten graduation gifts
"First Grade, Here I Come!," by D.J. Steinberg
Help your little graduate get ready for first grade by adding this fun book to their summer reading list. This picture book takes the reader through the entire first grade school year and includes special moments like pajama day and the mysteries of spelling.
“Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl,” by Barbara Park
This is another great timely book to give your child. Author Barbara Park takes students through the adventures of Junie B. Jones as she graduates from kindergarten.
Creativity for Kids Grow N' Glow Terrarium
Keep them busy with this fun terrarium kit, which boosts their STEM skills. All they need to do is assemble the kit and add water, and then they’re set to learn all about ecosystems.
Lego Classic Creative Suitcase Building Kit
While Lego offers many fun sets, you can’t go wrong with a classic option. This building kit allows construction to be as open-ended as possible, so your child can create whatever their imagination wants.
Moonjar Classic Tin Moneybox Bank
It’s never too early to learn about budgeting money. Help your kindergarten graduate learn about saving money with this Moonjar Moneybox as they separate funds for saving, spending and sharing in different sections in the “bank.” It also comes with a small notebook for them to keep track of their withdrawals and deposits.
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope
This junior microscope made by Educational Insights is great for kids who are interested in biology. They can examine a magnified hidden world with ease with the two extra-large eyepieces and the kid-friendly focus knob.
Slumberkins Fox Kin
Making the leap to first grade is a big change, but with change could come extra anxiety and complicated feelings that are difficult to navigate. This Slumberkins set — featuring a fuzzy fox perfect for cuddling, a board book and an affirmation card — was crafted with those specific emotions in mind.
Kindergarten graduation gifts for kids
Children’s Place “I Graduated” Graphic Tee
They’ll be able to flaunt their achievement all summer long in this fun T-shirt from Children’s Place.
Elmer's Deep Gue Sea Premade Slime Kit
After the end of a long school year, they've earned the right to get messy. This summery slime kit from Elmer's features mix-ins inspired by the deep "gue" sea like mini sharks and dish, plus it comes with enough slime to share and play with their friends!
Brain Quest Smart Cards: Grade 1
Get them ready for first grade with these trivia-style question cards that'll turn learning into a game they'll be excited to play. Each set comes with two decks that contain 750 questions spanning reading, math, technology and more.
They were also a favorite of several Shop TODAY editors growing up. Associate editors Allie Wise and Sierra Hoeger both have fond memories of playing with Brain Quest cards on road trips when they were growing up.
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Pizza Oven Playset
If your little graduate loves to help in the kitchen, they’ll be jumping for joy when they receive this Play-Doh pizza-making set. It comes with six cans of Play-Doh, 25 different toppings and eight pizza-themed accessories to embrace their inner chef.
Elephant Graduation Plush
What kindergartener wouldn’t love to receive a plush stuffed animal? This adorable elephant is bound to make them feel special and doubles as decor on their bed.
Sun Art Paper Kit
Senior vice president of commerce Ashley Parrish calls this kit a "great intro to summer craft." They'll be amazed with the masterpieces they can create with just a few sheets of this paper, sunshine and water!
Crayola Create ‘N Carry Art Set
This Crayola art set includes more than enough art utensils to create all the crafts your little one could ever want. It comes with crayons, gel and fine line markers, color pencils and construction paper for their masterpieces, along with the two-in-one storage case and lap desk.
Caboodles Pretty in Petite Cosmetic Case
Does your little one love playing dress-up with makeup? If so, they’ll be thrilled to receive this retro-style organizer (that probably sparks a bit of nostalgia for you) to store play makeup and more.
Cake-N-Bake Challenge
They'll love racing to be the first to put together the cake slice pictured on their cards. Special action cards forcing circumstances like only being able to use one hand are sure to elicit giggles. Plus, the winner not only gets bragging rights, they also get to sport the chef's hat!
Hot Wheels 20-Car Collector Gift Pack
Reward your child with an epic Hot Wheels collection that features 20 different collector cars. These mini toys feature classic designs from the brand and encourage the use of your little one’s imagination. It’s one of the most gifted toys on Amazon, so you know it’ll be a hit!
Personalized Rainbow Crayons
Perfect for the creative kiddo, this bestselling crayon set from Etsy was literally made with them in mind. Each letter crayon is made with psychedelic colors that'll make each doodle more unique than the last.
Retevis Kids Walkie Talkies
These kid-friendly walkie talkies are a safe and fun way for your children to play with their best friends. They’re easy to operate and have an extra-long range of up to 1000 meters, according to the brand.
KiwiCo Splash Blasters
Prep them for tons of summer fun while getting them excited about science and engineering — a win-win, if you ask us! This KiwiCo. kit includes everything they’ll need to construct two powerful splash blasters, which they’ll need for all the water fights they’re bound to have while playing outside.
Kids' Wireless Microphone Hi-Fi Speaker
Is your little one still obsessed with serenading “Let It Go” and "We Don't Talk About Bruno" to the entire family? If so, this Bluetooth karaoke microphone is the perfect gift! All you need to do is pair it with your go-to music app like Spotify or Apple Music and wirelessly stream audio using the microphone's integrated speaker to listen to all of your child’s favorite tunes.
Insect Lore Butterfly Growing Kit
Does your young graduate love to learn about science and nature? Consider gifting them something that will fuel their learning outside of the classroom. This butterfly growing kit comes with a mesh habitat and a voucher to order the live caterpillars when they're ready.
Delta Kite for Kids and Beginners
It’s never a bad time time for kids to enjoy playing with a kite. This one is great for children since it’s easy to fly and it’s made with durable material.
Crayola Inspiration Art Case Coloring Set
If you're used to finding crayons under the couch, in a corner or hiding somewhere else, this art case is such an easy way for them to keep their creative utensils organized. Editor Rebecca Brown says that even though her daughter has "so many crayons, this instantly became her favorite to use."
Little Passports Subscription
Perfect for the wanderluster who’s just getting a taste of the travel bug, each curated box delivers a world of fun and curiosity with interactive activities, stories, souvenirs and more inspired by a new country each month.
Seckton Kids Selfie Toy Camera
Say cheese! Let your little graduate snap a few commemorative photos with their very own camera. According to the brand, the fun gadget has a powerful battery life that can last up to two hours after fully charging.
Uncommon Goods Your Little Artist Coffee Table Book
"My daughter LOVES to draw, but every one ends up crumpled or taped onto a wall only to sort of fall apart," says Brown. "This book gives her a spot to not only affix all of her work, but write about each thing she creates. She gets super into it and feels proud about her work."
Wonderbly Where are You? Book
They'll get a kick out of this "Where's Waldo?"-style book. Instead of looking for Waldo, they'll be looking for different versions of themselves! It's sure to keep them busy (and giggling) for hours on end.
Razor A Kick Scooter
It’s crucial to get your children outside once in a while. This razor scooter is the perfect way to get some fresh air. It folds in half to be easily stored away when not in use and, according to the brand, has a weight limit of 143 pounds.
Crayola Wonder Color Magic Light Brush
Amazon reviewers love this mess-free paintbrush set that's true to its name. "I do not know how this thing works but I am amazed of how good it is. No mess no cleaning all you need is a piece of paper. Really really good," raved one recent verified five-star reviewer.
Name Bubbles Rainbows Daycare Labels Pack
Kids are bound to lose pretty much everything you send them to school with. Vice president of Commerce Jen Birkhofer likes to use these labels to increase the probability of little ones returning with all of their stuff. She says they're great for school supplies.
Paw Patrol My First Instant Camera
They'll love this Paw Patrol-themed instant camera where they can not only print pictures, but also add fun borders and even color them in. It also has video recording capabilities so they can record and rewatch fun moments.
Fitbit Ace 3
They may be too young for their own smartphone, but they'll feel more grown-up with their own fitness tracker. Made just for kids ages six and up, this Fitbit tracks every skip, jump and snore and includes parental controls to keep them safely online.
Plasma Car by PlaSmart
They may be too young to get their learner's permit, but that shouldn't stop them from exploring in a little vehicle of their own. Brown says her little kindergartener is always playing in this mini car.
State Kane Kids Travel Backpack
Birkhofer is a fan of the customizable backpacks from State. It’ll fit everything they need for first grade, including notebooks, a lunch box, a water bottle and the rest of their school supplies!
Kindergarten graduation gift baskets
Unicorn Gift Box
For the unicorn-obsessed graduate, this set is a dream come true. It comes with a glow-in-the-dark blanket, tumbler, crossbody bag, headband, eye mask, LED star pillow, fleece socks and a compact mirror, all wrapped up in a magical box!
The Popcorn Factory Party in a Box Sampler
This sampler box from The Popcorn Factory is the perfect gift to complete their next family movie night. It includes two flavors of popcorn, gummy bears, and two kinds of cookies (confetti cake batter and chocolate-covered Oreos).
Baked by Melissa Congrats Cupcake Box
These bite-sized cupcakes from Baked by Melissa are perfect for kids. The "Congrats" box comes with a variety of different flavors including fun tie-dye, cookies and cream, peanut butter and jelly, cookie dough, red velvet and more.
Gourmet Gift Baskets Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops
These ice cream-cone shaped cake pops provide all of the sweetness without the melty mess! Each one is made with vanilla-flavored cake, dipped in milk, dark or white Belgian chocolate, placed in a real ice cream cone and decorated.
Edible Arrangements Smart As An Owl Graduation Platter
Not only will they get a kick out of the wise-looking owl crafted from white chocolate-dipped pineapple, they'll be excited to dive into the assortment of dipped and non-dipped apples, pineapples and strawberries!
Dylan’s Candy Bar Bash Cake
What little kid wouldn't love to bash through a huge chocolate cake? The Dylan's Candy Bar's Bash Cake is essentially a cake-shaped piñata made of milk chocolate and filled with mini milk chocolate-covered pretzels. It even comes with a mini mallet for your little one to bash their way through to the rest of the treats.
Cookie Fries Red Basket Sampler
What kid doesn't love sweets and French fries? This festive gift basket includes a large assortment of Cookie Fries, along with a bottle of delicious chocolate dipping sauce. Plus, it's large enough to share with 8-10 people!