20 Gifts to Give Your Graduating Preschooler
- Chris Knight
- May 25, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Aug 17
As the school year ends, many parents realize graduation season is just around the corner. Celebrating your preschooler’s graduation can be a fun (and emotional) time. While it may seem like your child was only a baby yesterday, this important milestone can mark the transition into elementary school.
This guide will explore some of the best gifts to give a graduating preschooler. These gifts will celebrate your child’s accomplishments in preschool and provide hours of summer fun!
Reach out to the team at Little Sunshine Preschool to learn more about our exceptional early learning programs or to schedule a tour. We would love to meet you and your family soon!
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20 Gifts to Give Your Graduating Preschooler
Your child has worked hard throughout preschool. Celebrate their hard work and fun by giving them a gift that will keep them active once the school year ends.
Here are 20 of the best gift ideas for a graduating preschooler.
1. A special t-shirt
Your child will love showing off their hard work by wearing a customized shirt. Look for a tee that proudly proclaims, “Kindergarten, here I come!” or something similar.
2. A photo of preschool friends
Frame a picture of your child and their preschool friends and teachers. Decorate the frame or find a fun one that will brighten their room. Your child will be able to look back at the friends they’ve made throughout preschool and remember their teachers for years to come!
3. A graduation trophy or medal
Present your child with a fun “award” for completing preschool. Look for a cute trophy or medal they can proudly display or wear.
4. A special book
There are many books celebrating childhood transitions. Opt for the traditional “Oh, The Places You Will Go” by Dr. Seuss or find a book about going to kindergarten. Write a special message on the front cover about how proud you are of their milestone.
5. A graduation-themed plushie
A bear, elephant, or other animal wearing a graduation cap and gown may be a hit. Your child will love this little reminder of their accomplishment.
6. Family games
The end of preschool often means more time at home with the family. Celebrate this extra time by gifting your child simple family games. Choose simple ones they can play, such as Hoot Owl Hoot, Sneaky Snacky Squirrel, or Uno. Schedule a regular family game night and celebrate all summer long.
7. Summer fun kit
Once preschool is over, your child may be looking for fun things to do during the warm summer months. Put together a “summer fun kit” full of outdoor activities. You could include:
Sidewalk chalk
A hula hoop
Bubbles
Pool toys
Water guns
A fun sprinkler attachment
A ball
Simple yard games
This summer fun kit can get your child excited about more time with the family outdoors.
8. A personalized book
Give your child a book featuring a character with their name. There are many customizable book options out there. Find one with a fun story and personalize it with unique details. Your child will love reading a story about themself!
9. A membership or subscription
Consider signing your child up for a magazine subscription or monthly activity kit. This will give your child something to look forward to every month. Choose a magazine or monthly kit related to a particular interest, such as animals or space.
10. Beach toys
Fill a colorful bucket with fun sand toys, towels, and other beach-friendly items. Then, plan a fun day at a local beach when the preschool year ends.
11. An art kit
Give your child a colorful art kit to help them pass long summer days. Make your own kit by assembling crayons, colored pencils, markers, and paints, along with a sketchbook or paint pad. Or, choose a pre-made kit that contains different types of art materials.
Giving your child an art kit can encourage creativity and strengthen fine motor skills over the summer.
12. Activity books
Find a book full of puzzles, coloring pages, mazes, and more. Include a set of scented markers, crayons, or colored pencils. Your child will have something fun to do on long summer road trips or lazy afternoons.
13. A bike or scooter
A new set of wheels can be the perfect way to celebrate preschool graduation and the start of summer.
14. Baking supplies
Encourage math and fine motor skills by baking with your child this summer. Fill up a colorful bowl with child-friendly baking tools, a little apron, and some fun cookie mixes.
15. A gardening kit
A little gardening kit may be just the right preschool graduation gift for an outdoorsy little one. Put together some colorful garden pots, child-sized shovels and gloves, and a few seeds or starter plants.
16. A kite
Nothing says summer fun like a colorful kite. You and your child can celebrate their soaring achievements all summer.
17. Sticker books
Sticker books are a classic for a reason. Kids love choosing colorful stickers and covering entire pages with them. Look for reusable sticker books, or sign up for a monthly sticker kit to keep the fun going all summer long.
18. A fort-building kit
You can find fort-building kits in stores, or you can make a simple one at home. Gather patterned sheets, clothespins, thin rope, and other items to create a fun fort kit. This creative gift will encourage your child to use their imagination–and fine motor skills–all summer.
19. A bubble machine
A bubble machine is a fun, somewhat silly gift that will keep kids entertained for hours during the summer. This fun present can help kids and their preschool buddies feel excited about the start of summer.
20. Lego kits
Lego kits are a wonderful preschool graduation gift because they encourage creativity, patience, and fine motor skills. Look for age-appropriate kits your child will enjoy, and then get building!
Learn About Our Early Learning Programs
Your child’s preschool graduation is an important milestone in their life. A child’s first school experience can provide the best foundation for kindergarten and beyond. Learn more about the enriching early learning programs at Little Sunshine Preschool or schedule a tour by contacting us today.
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