Gift Guide: Girls Ages 3-5
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Every gift on this gift guide for preschool girls (ages 3-5) is something we used ourselves or came highly recommended from a friend. You might also want to check out the Boys Ages 3-5 Gift Guide for ideas.
Featured Gifts for Preschool Girls
Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Set
Our kids have LOVED these for years and years! They’ve made lemonade stand signs, artwork, banners and more with them. Mama loves them because they aren’t messy. No cups, smocks, water or brushes required.
Simply uncap, twist and paint! Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint have a fast drying formula that allows them to dry in 90 seconds while still leaving a paint-like finish!
Kwik Stix come in assorted vibrant colors with coverage that won’t crack. Great on poster paper, cardboard, wood and canvas.
The Rainbow Activity Board
We love this all-wooden, high quality Montessori toy and so will your preschooler.
The Rainbow Activity Board provides a fun and calming activity for children ages 4 and older. Follow a classic pattern or they can express creativity by exploring new designs. Bamboo tongs provided to give an extra fine motor challenge!
Be sure to check this brand’s other CUTE wooden toys in their shop.
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Knowledge Crates
Knowledge Crates are seasonal boxes packed full of activities ranging from art and literacy to science and math (the fall one had 22 activities and 15 extension activities!). All the activities are planned and prepped for you with materials included. Just open the box and dive right in! Use coupon code THRIVINGHOME to get a 15% discount off a quarterly or annual subscription.
Gifts Under $25
Jump Ropes
“I was really impressed with the weight and value of this jump rope. It feels substantial in hand, with just the right amount of heaviness to make each spin comfortable and effective. The beads add that perfect extra weight to keep the rope spinning smoothly.”
Zingo
There aren’t many games that hold my 4-year-old’s attention but this one does! It’s easy to learn and the kids love the little card dispenser.
Jumbo Coloring Sheets
I’ve ordered almost every set of these over the years. They are the BEST. Don’t forget the scented markers to go with it! They are a big deal, trust me.
Build-a-Garden
With all the interchangeable flower pieces, kiddos can make hundreds of possible flower arrangements!
“We absolutely LOVE this! I got this for my daughter’s 3rd birthday. She loves building blocks and flowers and gardening and going to flower store with me so I thought this would be perfect and it was! She loves creating new flower combinations or even making a super tall one! It honestly the cutest toy idea I’ve seen in a long time! Very original and great quality as well!” – Diane
White Paper Rolls
This seems so simple but I have found that my daughter LOVES having these around to use for art. Spread them out on the table to color on during dinner time. They can also be used on a play table for easy clean up. Pair this with Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers for a great gift.
Warmies
I know, I know. NO MORE STUFFED ANIMALS. However, these are different. They’re microwavable and have a lavender scent for a soothing warm cuddle AND they’re at an awesome price point. They have a million animals to choose from – see them all here.
Melissa & Doug Cutting Food
There is something that kids just love about slicing these pieces of food. They are held together by velcro and can be “sliced” and served over and over again.
Baby Alive Baby Doll
Watch the magic happen as this baby doll eats, wets and needs to be changed. The blender actually works too!
Stamps
I got a big set of these a few years back and we have used them over and over again. Kids love to stamp up mail, scrap paper, or really anything you put in front of them. Just don’t look away, one might end up on a siblings face. 🙂
Do A Dot Art Markers
Mess-free painting? Yes, please! These dot markers are awesome for your preschooler who loves to paint, but without the commitment of getting out all the supplies. You can also find endless dot art free printables online.
Mosaic Peg Board
Great for those fine motor skills, so much development happening here. The parts all store in the tray so the mosaic can be used again and again.
Kids Umbrella
Kids LOVE having their own umbrella. I like to make these Santa gifts. There are 15 adorable styles to choose from.
Bath Dropz
This is the perfect age group for fun bath toys! I should just get a subscription to these because we use them so much! Try these fun bathtub fingerpaints too!
Kinetic Sand
A childhood must! I’d recommend splurging and getting the 11-pound bag. You can also get smaller portions. Tip: Get all the same color. They get all mixed together eventually!
Hungry Hungry Hippo
A little tricky to keep track of all of those balls but kids LOVE this game.
Let’s Go Fishing Game
Be warned. Lots of pieces to keep track of but my kids loved this one.
$25-$50 Gifts
Karaoke Machine
“This mini karaoke machine is awesome for its tiny size. The quality is great, easy to use and the volume gets really loud! The Bluetooth range is pretty decent too. My kids love the voice changing feature. Super fun and affordable!” – Annie
Mini Microscope
“I’m honestly so impressed with this thing. I got it for my science loving kiddo and he loves it. He goes around taking pictures of everything- from his skin, to bugs, to plants.”
Scribble Scrubbie
A Crayola best seller!
Brings kids crafts to life with 12 washable animal figures that can be customized again and again! Kids color and design their animal. Then, when they’re ready for something new, POP ‘em in the tub and use the scrub brush to get them cleaned up.
Functional Play Sink
Boys and girls both love this play sink! It has running water (battery operated) and can be used in so many creative ways.
Me Readers
All of my kids loved these! My 3-year-old has even figured out how to navigate the books as they are read out loud to him. There are lots of different themes too.
Bugs in the Kitchen Game
My 4-year-old loves this game! It comes with a special edition hexbug that runs through the maze while the players try to trap the bug. For 2-4 players, this one is a family game night win!
Doctor’s Kit
Pretend play is all the rage with preschoolers. This doctor’s kit will get lots of use in your home!
Hatchimals
Despite my parental distaste for these, kids absolutely love them. This 12-Pack Egg Carton has adorable Season 4 cuties with vibrant neon colors! Place them on a light to see them shine bright.
Floor Puzzles
This age LOVES puzzles. Crocodile Creek is a great brand to go with. Beautifully designed and high quality floor puzzles are always a win for preschoolers!
Melissa & Doug Let’s Play House
Preschoolers LOVE this set. Dust, sweep and mop…when it’s clean-up time this is one toy you will be glad to have around. They are wood and built to last too.
Kids Camera
These have been a favorite of my kids for YEARS. They do eat up batteries pretty fast so be sure to stock up. Great car toy. Here is the boy version.
Scooter
The 3 wheels are perfect for learning to ride a scooter. Very highly rated on Amazon too! The three wheels make it easy for kids to learn!
Horse Family
So much imaginary play can happen with this take-along horse barn and family. If your little lady is an animal lover this is a must!
Bubble Machine
You just can’t go wrong with getting one of these. Kids will use it for years and years!
$50-$100 Gifts
Kids Art Easel
This all-inclusive easel really has it all! The best-selling All-in-One Easel from Hape features a magnetic whiteboard on one side, and an easily erasable chalkboard on the other.
Pizza Top & Bake Set
Sets like these are the types of toys kids come back to over and over again. Worth every penny! Another great option is their Ice Cream Counter.
Wooden Wobble Board
“Literally the best. Kids can play on it, use it as a slide, use it for match box cars, etc. Limitless possibilities.” -Katy
LeapFrog Scoop and Learn Ice Cream Cart
Our preschool had a similar set, and the kids all gravitated towards it. It was adorable to watch their imaginations at work as they played ice cream shop. This set also teaches counting, colors, and sequencing. Rated a must have with great reviews.
$100+ Gifts for Preschool Girls
Toniebox Kids Audio Player
A new audio system designed for little listeners. Turn it on, pop a Tonie on top and let the adventure begin!
Play Kitchen
Play kitchens are far from new, and there’s a reason these classic sets have been around for so long: kids love them.
Bluey’s Playhouse
Hours of fun for any Bluey fan! Bought this for my girls and they play with it everyday, it’s big enough that they can play with it together. Even though it’s big when fully open it does close to half the size which is great for when my girls are not playing with it. – Stacey
Play Couch
Great for building and jumping on. Kids can build so many variations with all of the pieces.
“It was a hit! Very good quality and completely worth it. Would definitely buy it again!” – Andressa
Calico Critters Country Home
Year after year this set continues to be a bestseller. Kids adore the cute animals and make-believe home; parents love that this set will be played with for years to come. Add some extra critters to make the whole family.
Bounce House
Big ticket item but worth every penny! We’ve set up ours in the garage, used it for birthday parties, and in our backyard when we entertain.
Indoor Swing Trapeze/Rings Combo
Such a great energy burner for those cold months inside! I could see my kids having a lot of fun on this in the future.
Good News of Great Joy
A simple, weekly Advent devotional that’s intended to help your family focus on the story of Jesus’ birth.
The discussion questions and wide range of fun activities are designed for children ages 2-11.
Each weekly activity focuses on a different aspect of the Christmas story.
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Emily Adams says
There are so many great gifts! My daughter always loved Melissa and Doug toys and the kinetic sand. The series look like a great gift as well.
De says
White paper scroll. There is so much you can do with it.
Whitney Larson says
We have several of the items on this list—you’ve definitely nailed it for this age group, because I’m seeing a lot of our favorite things. The Me Readers are a HUGE hit in our house…as are kinetic sand, warmies (perfect for winter car rides!), and all things Melissa and Doug. My 3 year old has been asking for a scooter, so that would be our winner!
Danielle Field says
Zingo looks fun!
Holly says
We love the kinetic sand, magnet tiles, and all things Melissa and Doug. I’m thinking of replacing our broken toy cash register with this one. It looks much sturdier!
Liz Rider says
I can see my 4 year old Granddaughter living the Indoor Swing and Trapeze Rings. What a fun idea for a little minkey!
Lori Hartman says
I love the white paper rolls. Reminds me of my childhood when my Dad would get a roll of plain brown paper, and he would wrap a big gift for my Mom in it, then we kids would spend the afternoon coloring it. The white paper could be used for some many imaginative things!
Jessica says
Zingo looks like a lot of fun!
Heather B says
My girls loved zingo! we would play it every Friday night, it was our family game night tradition we started. My girls are a little older now and if there not busy with activities we still do Friday night game night.
MJ says
Our grandchildren have had hours of fun playing grocery store with the cash register!
Jamie Chappel says
My girls love the Melissa & Doug horse barn!! They play with it every day.
Bailey says
My 4 year old has a cash register and she loves it!! I’d say #11 would be a hit for any pre-school aged boy or girl!
Janette Miller says
Oh how I always wanted a cash register as a little girl! I was totally a real life job pretender- I liked to pretend be a banker, teacher, and grocery checker with my friends!
Amy says
My granddaughter loves the cash register and the kinetic sand!
lois says
The cash register, although it might be a tad old for this age group. Any play-doh ‘kits’ and the bath drops.
Erin says
Bath colors are always fun and kinetic sand is on the top of our lists this year too!