Kindergarten Graduation Gifts for Your Little One's Big Achievement

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You're probably thinking: How are they already graduating from kindergarten? It seems like just yesterday you were bringing them home from the hospital, then preparing them for pre-school, and now—they're about to be in first grade! It hardly seems real. Ree certainly knows the feeling. After each of her kids graduated, she was "crying for ninety years." But while you beg time to slow down, you've also got to celebrate these big achievements. But in case you're a little too overrun with emotion to really think about it, we've rounded up a variety of kindergarten graduation gifts that your kiddo is sure to love.

All of the gifts on this list will make your little graduate feel so celebrated and shows them just how proud you are of their achievements. There are graduation gifts for girls and graduation gifts for boys for you to browse including sentimental finds like a wish bracelet and a stuffed animal that all their classmates can sign, as well as fun toys like a made-for-kids tablet and a scooter. Get them ready for next year with gifts for 5-year-olds including books and art and science kits. There's even a learning subscription box for kids! And if they've got a sweet tooth, you can treat them to a graduation cookie bouquet or mini cupcakes. They'd also be perfect to serve at any graduation party.

Basically, any of these picks will make them feel so special on their big day. And if you shed a few tears while they're opening them... you're in good company. Just ask Ree!

Squishmallows Graduation Class

Does your little love Squishmallows? If so, their big day won't be complete without this special set to add to their collection. The bundle comes with Arella the Owl and Zozo the Bigfoot—both dressed in graduation caps to match the occasion!

Lego Classic Creative Suitcase

While you can always buy them one of the many LEGO sets available, they'll also really enjoy this classic kit, which allows for endless building possibilities. They'll get a variety of colorful bricks, eyes, wheels, and other shapes to let their imagination run wild.

'Me: A Compendium'

A fill-in journal with prompts like "If I were going to outer space, this is what I would pack..." and "If I had a robot, I'd program it to..." will keep them entertained for hours, all while giving them the chance to learn a little about themselves!

Creativity for Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit

Keep your kiddo busy during the summer between kindergarten and first grade with this exciting terrarium kit! With everything they need to craft, plant, water, and grow their own mini ecosystem, they'll get to enhance their STEM skills and have so much fun while doing it.

Congratulations Gift Box 25-Pack

These bite-size sweet treats are just perfect for little hands. Not to mention, they taste absolutely amazing! With flavors like cookie & cream, chocolate chip pancake, mint cookie, PB&J, tie-dye, and so many more, your graduate will be more than delighted to scarf them down.

First Grade, Here I Come! Book

Moving on up in the world is a big deal! As they do it, this book can help guide them in their next steps. It includes both funny and heartfelt moments they'll relate to, like losing baby teeth, learning to spell, celebrating pajama day, picking out a library book, and more!

Kindergarten Graduation Gift Graduation Bracelet

Here's how this wish bracelet works: Your little graduate will make a wish when they put it on—then when it falls off, it's believed their wish will come true! Until then, it'll make for the cutest (most special) accessory.

Create Your Own Published Storybook Kit

Any creative kiddos are probably already making up plenty of their own stories, so let them put it in print! This kit will let them turn their own words and illustrations into an actual book. After they fill out the papers, just help them mail it off in the pre-addressed envelope. A hardcover novel will arrive soon after!

Doctor Jupiter My First Science Kit

Why not start a love of STEM early? With this kit, they can make items like bath bombs and magic potions, then try their hands at things like color-changing experiments. It's all completely safe with food grade materials and they'll even get illustrated step-by-step instructions.

iBayam Art Kit

They've reached the age where their interests are starting to take shape—and if you've got a budding artist on your hands, they'll love showing off their creativity with this art kit. Some items included are crayons, colored pencils, oil-pastels, watercolors, brushes, a drawing pad, and a coloring book.

Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever!

Junie B. Jones has been keeping kids reading and laughing for more than 25 years! Introduce your little to her entertaining world with this #1 best selling box set. It includes the first four books of the series.

Lego Dots Banana Pen Holder

As they head to the next grade and their homework gets a bit harder, they'll enjoy having this little guy on their at-home desk. Once they assemble the banana, it can hold all of their pens and pencils while they work.

Kindergarten Grad Shirt 2024

The only thing better than graduating: showing off their big accomplishment! Let your little show the world just how much they've achieved by wearing this tee around. It reads "Kindergarten Grad 2024" and comes in many fun colors.

Small Unicorn Pop Purse

If there's one thing the kiddos find magical, it's fidget toys. So, take their favorite fidget toy and make it a purse—a magical unicorn purse! It has an adjustable strap and can be used as a shoulder, underarm or cross body bag for school or beyond.

Happy Hugs Teddy Bear Black Graduation Gown Gift Set

The tassel was worth the hassle—especially if they get this sweet stuffed bear after graduation. The Build-A-Bear comes dressed in its own black cap and graduation gown with a diploma. You can also customize it by adding sounds, scents, and even more accessories.

'The Night Before Kindergarten Graduation'

As they get ready to walk across the stage, gift them this book to prepare them for their momentous milestone. With rhyming text and great illustrations, it'll make for great story time together the night before the big day.

Skip Hop Big Kid Backpack

It's time for a backpack upgrade! This one is sized just right for first graders with a roomy interior to fit school-size folders, a mesh bottle pocket, a clear front pocket for essentials, and adjustable padded straps. You can even find other fun animals like a puppy, koala, and butterfly.

'Oh, the Places You'll Go!'

How could we not include this classic book? Perfect for anyone starting a new phase in life, Dr. Seuss's inspiring message of facing ups and downs and finding your own success is complete with humor and whimsical illustrations. Though it might be a bit above their reading level, you can certainly read it to them. Then, they can look back on it through every life milestone.

Personalized Graduation Sequin Graduate Pillow Case

How cute is this pillow? Reversible sequins mean your personalization is on one side, while a solid sequin color is on the other. It'll sit in their room and serve as the most adorable memento of such a special day.

Highlights First Grade Subscription Box

Don't let all they learned in kindergarten slip away over summer break. Thanks to this subscription box with activities meant to boost spelling, handwriting, and simple math skills, they'll be more than prepared for first grade. Even better, they're made to be completed in just 15 minutes daily.

Personalized Class of 2023 Graduation Dog

Let them open this gift before graduation and they can take it to school and have all of their classmates and teachers sign it! The cute pup can be personalized with their name and comes with a pen for all those autographs. They'll treasure it for years to come.

Mars Kick Scooter

Now that they've graduated, it is technically summertime! Reward all their hard work with this scooter that they'll surely use to cruise the neighborhood throughout the warm months. Bonus points: It has a foldable design plus LED lights for added cool factor and more visibility.

Little Experimenter Telescope for Kids

Your graduate will think this gift is out of this world! Future astronauts and space lovers alike will enjoy features like two-times magnification to view constellations, projection discs with 24 images of planets, spaceships and more, as well as an included activity book.

Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet

Just imagine the big smile on their face when they open this gift! The made-for-kids tablet will let them read, watch videos, browse the web, and listen to music—all with easy-to-use parental controls. It comes with a sturdy case and a one year subscription of Amazon Kids+ for games, apps, and more.

The Future is Bright Cookie Bouquet

What better way to celebrate than with dessert? "Your future is so bright... you gotta wear shades" reads the message on these colorful sugar cookies. There's also star and graduation cap shaped treats for them to enjoy.

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