Unique Holiday Gifts and Toys for Young Builders
If you are looking for unique Hanukkah or Christmas gift inspiration for the little builders in your life, you’ve come to the right place! Guidecraft has created several lines of open-ended building toy sets for boys and girls ages 18 months and up which draw inspiration from nature and the world around us, teach basic STEM principles, and provide hours of child-led exploration and fun! Here are a few choices that are sure to be a hit this holiday.
Nature-Inspired Building Sets for Your Little Explorer
Little Bricks and Little Pavers
In 2020, Guidecraft introduced the 60-piece set of Little Bricks, and in 2021 this authentically-inspired toy system expanded to include Little Pavers. Since then, both of these sets have remained one of our best sellers for a good reason!
These sets feature weighted pieces in a color gradient inspired by real bricks and building materials. The durable TPR plastic exterior make these sets perfect for indoor and outdoor play and can even be used with messy materials like sand, water, mud and dirt for an extended sensory experience. Shop now for these great building toy sets for your toddler.
Tabletop Notch Blocks
Notch Blocks can be used indoors and outdoors and can be incorporated with natural materials for extended play opportunities. Eastern-inspired sets include special curved pieces inspired by Eastern architecture and Western sets feature angled special pieces inspire by relevant Western architectural design. Choose from four sets with varying piece counts to find one that fits your child’s gift needs this year!
Interlox Leaves
Children ages 2 and up can create kaleidoscopic builds using the friction-fit, organically-shaped pieces in the Interlox Leaves set. The perfect gift for kids who love building, exploring nature, and experimenting with light and color, this unique set will inspire meaningful play all year long. Click here to make sure this building set makes it under the tree in time.
Unique Building Sets for Creative Kids
PowerClix
The ultimate magnetic toy for kids 4 and up, Guidecraft PowerClix are available in a variety of colorful building sets. The translucent plastic pieces allow for open-ended, creativity-inspiring 2D and 3D constructions while boys and girls learn basic STEM principles. Sets of PowerClix can easily work together to create one mega set for multiple kids to build with. Browse PowerClix sets now!
Snap and Stack Thistle Blocks
Give your little builder Snap and Stack Thistle Blocks for Christmas! Perfect for children 18 months and up, 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.
Classic Building Sets for the Budding Builder
Unit Blocks
Unit Blocks are a classic toy for a reason! Every young child loves building and exploring using wooden sets. Our eco-friendly, rubberwood sets are available in multiple piece counts that feature unique shapes such as half circles, columns, and double triangles. Encourage child-led building, deconstruction and reconstruction as children learn problem-solving skills and develop spatial relations and math skills. Shop for this classic set here.
Arches and Tunnels
Enhance your young builder's play experience with a beautiful set of Arches and Tunnels this year. Young children will be able to use their imagination and build in whole new ways with interesting curved pieces. Click here to shop now for this unique arched set of blocks.
Double-Sided Roadway System
Add a unique pretend play element to your children's building play with a Double-Sided Roadway System. This 42-piece set of puzzle-like pieces is even a great gift to share! Combine with Mini Wooden Vehicles or other Community and Roadway Essentials to create a complete collection. Shop here for this great toddler gift set.
Architectural Unit Blocks
Special curved blocks, arched accents, and unique pieces make the Architectural Unit Block Set the ultimate gift for young block play enthusiasts. Children ages 2 and up will be able to engage their imaginations to recreate classic building styles they have previously seen. Click here to shop now for this unique gift.
Mini Hollow Blocks
Sized to standard unit block dimensions, this Mini Hollow Blocks are the perfect block play add-on this Christmas! Durable wooden blocks are smooth sounded and free of harsh edges, making them just-right for kids ages 2 and up. Click here to get this gift for your toddler or little one.
