Gift Guide for Preschoolers
Preschoolers are the perfect mix of energy, imagination, and a little bit of chaos! One minute they’re building forts, and the next they’re hosting tea parties for dinosaurs.
That’s what makes shopping for them so fun—they have big imaginations, tons of interests, and love using toys in creative new ways.
We rounded up our favorite engaging toys that actually get played with, including picks for every budget, so you’re sure to find the perfect gift for any preschooler.
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Gifts Under $30
Gigglescape Twin Baby Dolls
Double the cuteness with this twin baby doll set! They come with matching pajamas, bottles, and plush pacifier clips—and there’s a whole line of accessories you can add later.
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush
Painting magic without the mess! The light-up brush glows to match each color, and the paint only appears on special Color Wonder paper. No cleanup required!
Rack-O Jr. Game
A junior version of the classic game! Just like the original, kids stack cards from lowest to highest, but with the help of colorful, easy-to-match racks and rainbow cards.
Stomp Rocket Jr Glow
Run, jump, and stomp! These glow-in-the-dark rockets launch up to 100 feet, powered entirely by your kid’s energy. Perfect for active kids!
Casdon Dyson Cordless Vacuum
A mini vacuum that looks and sounds just like the real thing! It has cyclone action, a handheld mode, and even a debris compartment kids can empty.
Battat My Ice Cream Playset
Scoop, stack, and serve! Little ones can run their own ice cream shop—building cones to match the play cards, adding toppings, and ringing up customers.
Ooly Chunkies
All the fun of painting minus the mess! These paint sticks give little artists bold, vibrant colors with no brushes or water. Available in classic, pastel, and metallic sets.
Litti Pritti Pretend Make-Up Set
This adorable 11-piece pretend makeup kit is all the fun without the mess! Comes with play makeup, brushes, and a cute cosmetic bag for endless glam sessions.
Melissa & Doug Sticker Wow! Sets
Sticker fun made easy! Each stamper comes loaded with 300 stickers for the included activity pad. Lots of fun themes (and refills!) to collect.
Play-Doh Super Slice Cake Playset
Bake up colorful creations with this fun set! Shape the dough, place it on top of the oven, and pull the handle for a perfect slice! Then, finish it off with frosting.
Monster Jam Collection
This ultimate Monster Jam set features nine iconic trucks, making it perfect for kids who love action-packed play!
Nuby Wacky Waterworks
Pour, twist, and splash! This interactive bath toy lets kids control the water flow and create their own mini experiments during bath time.
B. Toys Wooden Cleaning Set
Let little helpers get in on the action! This realistic cleaning set comes with five tools—a mop, broom, brush, dustpan, and duster—all neatly stored on a handy stand.
Kinetic Sand Café Case
The cutest mini café! Kids can sculpt, shape, and “pour” cappuccinos with colorful sensory sand, cups, and molds. So much fun to play barista!
Gifts Under $100
Melissa & Doug Dentist Set
Perfect for future dentists! This 25-piece set includes oversized teeth, a vibrating drill, braces, floss, and more—everything they need to clean and fix smiles.
Fort Building Kit
Endless fort-building fun! Kids can create castles, rocket ships, or cozy hideouts. Easy to assemble and perfect for imaginative adventures.
VTech Kidi Star Drum Pad
A starter drum set for mini musicians! With 20 drum styles and 30+ built-in songs, kids can jam, make beats, and even record their own music. Bonus: it has a headphone jack for quiet play.
Battat Bright Explorer Set
A light-up art station and sensory bin in one! Kids can match colorful geometric shapes over scenic sheets, scoop and sort translucent bugs, or add water to the bin for sensory play.
B. toys Balance & Groove Set
Active play made extra fun! Build obstacle courses with colorful balance beams, complete with a glowing, musical stepping stone with built-in games.
Lego Bluey’s Family House
Bring Bluey’s iconic home to life with this beginner LEGO set! It features detailed rooms, detachable sections, and all four family figures—Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad.
Tiny Land Stepping Stones
A favorite for active play! Kids can balance, stack, and create obstacle courses with these sturdy stepping stones. Available in four color options.
Magna-Tiles Pet Playhouse
A fun twist on magnetic tiles! Build a colorful pet paradise for the dog, puppy, cat, and bunny—with places to climb, slide, and explore.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks
A timeless classic! This 60-piece wooden block set offers hours of building and stacking fun, and all the pieces store neatly in a wooden crate.
Fisher-Price Rockin’ Record Player
A fun throwback! Preschoolers can DJ their own dance party with this retro record player featuring six double-sided “records” and real working knobs.
Melissa & Doug Flip and Fry
Kids can “cook” color-changing food like fries, burgers, and pancakes, add felt toppings, then pack pretend takeout in the cute to-go bags.
American Girl AG Sisters
Meet the AG Sisters — the perfect in-between for little ones who’ve outgrown Bitty Baby but aren’t quite ready for the full-size dolls yet. Each doll comes with accessories, a pet, and fun backstory.
Hot Wheels Transforming Race Tower
Race time! This tower switches from a single track to a two-lane setup for side-by-side action. Load two cars into the elevator, lift them up, and watch them zoom.
Little Tikes Dream Machine
This little projector lets kids watch, listen, and read along with their favorite stories. It lights up, plays sound effects, and even doubles as a white noise nightlight.
Tiny LanD Train Track
A classic for a reason! This 110-piece wooden train includes tracks, stations, buildings, and more, so kids can build and play with an entire town.
Melissa & Doug Vending Machine
A vending machine made just for kids! They can sort, load, and “buy” snacks using real working levers and coins. A fun way to practice counting and matching!
Gifts Over $100
Tiny Land Dollhouse
A modern take on a classic. This wooden dollhouse comes with a family and 50+ furniture pieces. so kids can design and decorate every room.
Toniebox 2 Audio Player
Meet the Toniebox: a screen-free audio player kids can control. Pop a Tonie on top to play stories or songs, press the ears for volume, and tap the sides to change tracks. It comes with one Tonie, with hundreds more to collect.
Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Scooter
The perfect first scooter! Its three-wheeled, lean-to-steer design helps toddlers build balance and confidence. Plus, it has light-up LED wheels!
Fat Brain Toys Air Toobz
Air Toobz is hands-on STEM fun! Arrange the tubes, turn on the fan, and watch foam balls fly, hover, and race through the air maze.
Easyair Bounce House
The ultimate backyard fun! This inflatable bounce house fits up to six kids, sets up in minutes, and includes a slide and basketball hoop.
Retrospec Kids Bike
A lightweight, easy-to-ride bike for ages 4–6. The adjustable seat and removable training wheels help kids learn at their own pace.
Yourigami Play Gym
A fantastic set for open-ended play! The five foam pieces can be stacked, slid on, or rearranged in tons of ways, and built-in handles make it easy to move. Pair it with the matching castle set to go BIG!
Target Toy Checklane
A dream come true for little Target shoppers! Kids can scan, bag, and “pay” with pretend money or a card. The lights, beeps, and moving belt make playtime extra fun.
Climbing Dome
A backyard favorite! This 10-foot climbing dome lets kids climb, hang, and relax in the built-in hammock. A fun investment that’ll last for years.
Tiny Land Play Kitchen
A dream kitchen for little chefs! This modern wooden setup has real knobs, a farmhouse sink, light-up stove, and even play curtains for pretend cooking fun.
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