20 Best Preschool Graduation Gifts 2021

This inspirational book is all about fostering curiosity and wonder. Preschool graduation is a perfect milestone to share this book with your child or loved one as it is such a positive, uplifting story for parents and kids alike. You can also have it personalized with your child’s name. Ages 5+ 

This wasn’t just any pre-k year. Celebrate getting through a year of school closures, masks and distancing with this shirt, which celebrates the resilience of all the kiddos who had to learn a whole different set of classroom rules. Sizes Newborn through 2XL Adult

Pre-k graduation means the summer has officially begun! This garden-themed sprinkler will have them cooling off in no time. All you have to do is hook it up to a hose. Ages 3+

These cute, diploma-bearing animals are customized so they have your child’s name on one paw and the graduation year on the other. You can choose either the white or the brown bear and either a black, pink or blue graduation robe. No age recommendation given

When pre-k graduation rolls around, they might start getting cards with money inside. Give them a place to put it — and teach them the importance of saving — with this wooden moneybox, which will look adorable sitting on a shelf or dresser. Ages 3+

Kid testers were entertained for hours with this cute little activity book. It includes four glossy panels and 76 puffy stickers that kids can reuse over and over again. Available in a bunch of different themes, this particular one includes reusable clothing stickers like pants, skirts, dresses, shoes and accessories, so kids can get used to picking out their own outfits for school. It’s great for fostering fine motor skills, creative expression and independent play.

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This shirt comes customized with everything you’d put on a “last day of school” chalkboard sign. Choose either a white or black shirt with colorful lettering. Sizes 18m through Youth S

So many books about kindergarten focus on the nervousness and anxiety of starting a new school but, in this book, the hero is enthusiastic to start his new school year! After the day is over, he can’t wait to tell his proud parents about his day. Ages 3+

Keep their love of science going throughout the summer with this science set. The voice of Bindi Irwin give kids scientific facts as they look through slides of plants and animals. Ages 4+

It’s going to be an outside summer! Upgrade your sidewalk chalk to this set, which looks like slices of pizza. Kids can have fun playing restaurant and chalking up a menu on the sidewalk. Ages 3+

Learning Resources’ Coding Critters are a great early entry into coding for young kids, and a way to keep kids interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) over the summer. If your kids don’t like dinos, you can also get a coding cat, dog or bunny. Ages 4+

Keep their creative juices flowing over the summer with this set, which lets kids use glitter without making a mess. Just put in a piece of paper, add glue, throw in the sparkles — and shake! The extra glitter is collected inside the set, so it can be re-used. Age 5+

Start a new tradition where you add a handprint to the back of this tee at the end of every year. As the hand gets bigger — and as the shirt fits better — you can see how much they’ve grown. You can personalize it with a name, and choose between white and gray for the shirt color. Size Adult S through Adult XL

Send them off to kindergarten with an adorable new backpack. This one is a top lab pick for the best kids’ backpacks thanks to its roomy main compartment and an insulated pouch for snacks. It comes in a range of animal styles, including a narwhal, a dragon and a llama. Ages 3+

A book is always a solid choice for gifting a child. This particular one will help your child prepare for the next exciting stage of education … kindergarten! It includes school teachings like letters and words, numbers and counting, shapes and directions, and more that will be constants in a kindergarten classroom. And it’s done through the lens of a sweet teacher and six culturally diverse students. 

Instead of a card, why not try a jigsaw puzzle? These come in other styles and designs, including boy styles. All of the puzzles can be personalized with the graduate’s name.

The engineers at the Good Housekeeping Institute are big fans of the Osmo lineup of interactive games for your iPad. It turns core school subjects kids like math and spelling into highly engaging, hands-on learning. Ages 3+

Now that they’ve mastered the ABCs, give them a place to practice the alphabet as they play. This canvas cotton play mat is 53″ in diameter, giving them lots of room to spread out. No age recommendation given

This is a great entry-level tablet for kids to watch videos, play games, explore apps, and more. And with advanced parental controls and a sturdy bumper, you can feel good leaving it in your child’s hands for experimenting. Our favorite part? It comes with a two-year, no questions asked warranty. Ages 3+