Best Gifts for Little Kids - The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Ages 3-5
Play is the foundation of learning! Every gift, whether it be an educational toy or a quality piece of furniture, should spark curiosity, creativity and confidence. Our gift guide for kids ages 3-5 is designed to provide you with the ultimate gift-giving inspiration this holiday season! Discover hands-on, open-ended toy sets and durable indoor and outdoor furniture that will invite little learners and playful little ones to imagine, create and grow all year long!
Give Kids the Gift of Durable, Playful Furniture
Acadia Outdoor Mud Kitchen
Bring the joy of pretend play outdoors with a durable, beautiful Mud Kitchen. Complete with funnels, specimen jars, a scoop, a draining sink and working knobs, this hardwood kitchen was made for muddy play and exploration! This year, give your 3-year-old the best gift! Click here to learn more about the Acadia Kids' Outdoor Mud Kitchen.
Martha Stewart Kids' Outdoor Potting Bench
Give your outdoorsy kid the perfect gift this year. Your budding gardener will love the new Martha Stewart Kids' Outdoor Potting Bench. Made from durable, weather-resistant acacia wood, the Potting Bench is the gift that keeps on giving, sparking interest way past Christmas morning! Click here to shop for the Martha Stewart Kids' Outdoor Potting Bench.
Kids' Deluxe Art Center
Does your young child love to draw, paint and create? This year, give your little artist the ultimate creation station with the Kids' Deluxe Art Center. Compete with stools, storage, paper and more, this all-in-one art table will become their new favorite place. Browse our full collection of art tables, including our collaboration with Martha Stewart, here.
Give the Gift of Top-Rated Educational Toys
Little Bricks
Little Bricks are a favorite gift for a reason! Authentic colors and a weighted material make these miniature bricks perfect for indoor and outdoor building, sensory play, pretend play and more. Shop for the 60-piece set of Little Bricks here.
LED Activity Tablet
Get your sensory-seeking little one the perfect toy this year for Christmas. Guidecraft's LED Activity Tablet invites children to trace, experiment with light, and explore colors, all in a convenient, small footprint. Pair it with colorful translucent shapes like Interlox or Discovery Stackers, or natural materials for even more play possibilities! Get more sensory play ideas here.
Unit Block Marble Run
The perfect gift does exist: The Unit Block Marble Run! Combine classic block building with marble run fun for kids ages 3 and up. 10 double-sided concept cards provide building inspiration for different block arrangements as well as corresponding lessons related to physics theories. Set includes 4 starter acrylic marbles and 36 rubberwood block pieces scaled to unit block proportions allowing for multiple run path possibilities. Click here to shop.
Snap and Stack Thistle Blocks
Does your child love to build? Give them Snap and Stack Thistle Blocks for Christmas! Perfect for the 3-5 year old range, Snap and Stack Thistle Blocks are interlocking blocks that invite creative building and a unique tactile experience. Encourage sensory-rich play and open-ended building by putting this expansive set under the tree. Shop Thistle Blocks here.
Notch Blocks
Looking for that just-right "big gift" this year? Look no further than Guidecraft's beautiful, durable Notch Block set. Little Builders ages 3 and up will use their whole bodies to stack, lock pieces together, work up imaginative creations and more with this jumbo set! Great for indoor or outdoor building, Notch Blocks will encourage years of building fun. Click here to shop.
By choosing purposeful, intentionally-designed gifts for your 3 to 5-year-old, you're helping them build essential skills, express their imagination, and dive into creativity. Whether you're shopping for a young builder, a curious problem-solver, or a little dreamer, the perfect gift is always Guidecraft!