Hey girl, today let’s chat about how you can put together a memorable kindergarten graduation gift basket for girls and boys.
Where did the past school year go? It seemed to fly by and now you are getting ready to help your kiddo complete kindergarten. Girl, the best way to do that is with a celebration kindergarten graduation gift basket.
I have been through kindergarten graduation 4 times now (I have a daughter and 3 sons), and it was emotional every time but it was also such a huge milestone for them all.
For each and every one of them, I put together a kindergarten graduation gift basket that was full of things I knew they would love and things that would keep them busy over the summer. Mama has to get some work done sometimes!
There are so many fun and engaging kindergarten graduation gift basket ideas below that no matter what you choose, your kiddo will love it.
Let’s jump into the best kindergarten graduation gift basket ideas to help your kiddo celebrate the end of the first year of school.
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Best Kindergarten Graduation Gift Basket
1. Book Basket
Let your child’s love for reading flourish even further with a few new books.
2. Stuffed Animal
Your kiddo will love snuggling up with this little stuffed animal and a good book.
These stuffed animals are the best. They are soft, the perfect size, and best of all they are machine washable.
3. Snacks
I love making useful gift baskets and making a snack basket is just that. Amazon has healthy snack box options that will last your kiddo a while.
4. T-Shirt
5. Picture Frame
You and your kiddo will love this color picture frame. Fill it with a picture from graduation day and I know it will be looked at often.
6. Fun in the Sun Basket
Since summer is here, I am sure your kiddo will want to get some swimming in. I also know that the swim gear from last year may be a little small.
What to do – make a beach gift basket!
7. Water Bottle
Hydro Flask has a great line of water bottles that will help keep your kiddo hydrated and your kiddo can take to school for years to come.
Help make it unique with these vinyl water bottle stickers. They can easily be removed, which is the coolest part!
8. Legos
Put together a Lego gift basket.
I always start with the classic Legos. They get played with the most and spark the most imagination.
Of course, you can add in a Lego set, one you know your kiddo will love.
And don’t overlook the base plates. These babies will get used!
9. Magnet Blocks
Your kiddo will have the most fun with these magnet blocks.
We have 3 sets and they get used by boys and girls almost every day.
10. Boogie Board
This little guy is a must-have. It is electronic paper and can be used for everything from drawing pictures to scrap paper for homework.
It is smaller and lightweight making it perfect to take on the go.
11. Coloring Basket
Kids love to color and a coloring gift basket is so fun to put together.
And when it comes to adding color, Crayola is the best of the best – no question.
You can also toss some fun stickers in this basket.
12. Activity Books
These activity books from School Zone will help your kiddo continue to learn all summer long and be more than ready to tackle 1st Grade.
They are so colorful and engaging.
These puzzle books are so much fun and my boys couldn’t put them down last summer.
13. Rainbow Scratch Art
No one can resist rainbow scratch art paper, not even you! I sure can’t.
Your kiddo can make so many fun pictures with these.
14. Activity Kits
If you are looking for activity kits to keep your kiddo busy this summer, check these out.
They will leave your kiddo asking for more!
15. Fashion Plates
Where are all the kindergarten girls at? These Fashion Plates are for you!
Add fun gel pens or twistable colored pencils and your basket is complete.
16. Barbie
If your girl is into Barbie, you have to put together this gift basket.
17. Bracelet Making Kit
Here are a few bracelet-making kits for you for your girl. These will keep her busy for hours!
18. Walkie Talkie
Kids can't resist playing with walkie-talkies. They are just fun!
Don’t go for the kid ones though. Trust me, you will be wasting your money and end up disappointed.
Instead, check out these that are built tough and made to last.
19. Marble Run
It will keep the imagination running all summer with all the different ways it can be built.
20. Pokémon Gift Basket
If your kiddo is into Pokémon, you can get pretty crazy here! One of my boys loves them so I know all about it.
22. Remote Control Car
Boys love remote-controlled vehicles. The best ones can be driven inside and outside.
Don’t be surprised if you have a daughter and she also wants a turn.
23. Voice Changer
This voice changer will have your kiddo giggling non-stop.
Pair it with a fun joke book and let the silliness happen.
24. Games
Build a game gift basket. There are so many great games out there but you can never go wrong with the classics.
Your kiddo will want to play these games for years.
25. Outdoor Gift Basket
This gift basket will make your kiddo want to be outside and stay outside.
26. Nerf Guns
We both know Nerf Guns are electric and a few more won’t hurt.
I have 3 boys and that means a lot of Nerf Guns. The ones that always get chosen first are the ones that shoot 6 darts or less. They are easy to shoot and easy to reload.
27. Nature Kit
Kids can get up close and personal with this outdoor explorer set.
Let them be curious and get dirty. It will all wash out!
28. Gift Cards
My kids go crazy when they get a gift card to a favorite restaurant or store. You don’t even have to put that much money on them!
29. Go Out To Eat
Graduating from kindergarten is a big deal and the perfect reason to celebrate with eating out.
30. Money
You can always do a fun card, you know like maybe the musical ones, with some money in it if none of these ideas are what you are looking for.
Congratulations to you and your kiddo on this huge milestone. Cheers to more fun over the years watching your kiddo become the person they are meant to be.
This post was all about the best kindergarten graduation gift basket ideas.
Let me know in the comments below how you plan to celebrate your kiddo being done with kindergarten.
It is a tradition that I always cover our driveway in a sidewalk chalk message that you can see from space. We also like to take our kids out to eat to celebrate.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.
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