It’s a no-brainer that kids love toys as Christmas gifts.
But why not give Christmas gifts to kids that teach them a new skill, nurture their creativity or inpire their imaginations? That’s a Christmas gift that keeps on giving!
We’re all looking for awesome ideas for Christmas gifts for our kids (here’s another list of Christmas gift ideas that build family relationships). But if you have creative kids like I do, I thought you’d love this list of 67 Christmas gifts for your kids that are play-oriented, encourage hands-on learning and are just plain fun!
Enjoy this list of 67 Christmas gifts for kids that encourage creativity and imagination!
Best Christmas Gifts for Kids who Love Creative Play
Here are wonderful Christmas gift ideas for interactive toys that encourage creative play. If you’ve got an aspiring baker, a little girl who loves dolls or any child who loves dress up, these are fantastic Christmas gift ideas!
Ice Cream Cart by Svan – Real Wood Construction, with Money Box, Chalkboard, Chalk and Over 30 Ice Cream Pieces
Handstand Kitchen Bake Shoppe 25-piece Deluxe Baking Set for KidsSvan Doll Bunk with 2 Beds, Pillows, Blankets and a LadderDisney Princess Dress Up Trunk – Amazon ExclusiveMelissa & Doug Doctor Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set (7 pcs)Melissa & Doug Fire Chief Role Play Costume Dress-Up SetMelissa & Doug Construction Worker Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set (6 pcs)Melissa & Doug Chef Role Play Costume Dress -Up Set With Realistic Accessories, White, Ages 3-6 yearsCalifornia Costumes Gallant Knight Toddler Costume, 3-4DC Super Hero Girls DCSHG 21 Piece Dress-Up TrunkGirls Dress Up Set: Princess, Ballerina, Pop Diva, Bride, Fairy costumes for pretend playSPESS Comics Cartoon Hero Costumes Toddlers Cape and Mask for Kids
Science Christmas Gifts for Kids
Need a Christmas gift idea for a budding kid scientist? Or do your kids just love Christmas gifts that allow them to tinker and play? You’ll love these ideas for Christmas gifts that encourage kids to discover and to play mad scientist!
4M Tin Can RobotThe Dangerous Book for Boys Classic Chemistry Science KitDangerous Boys Electronics Set-Science KitsSnap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Discovery KitQ-BA-MAZE 2.0: Big BoxSnap Circuits Deluxe R/C Snap Rover Electronics Discovery KitOWI 14-in-1 Solar RobotStopmotion Explosion: Complete Stop Motion Animation Kit with HD Camera and Book for Windows PCs & Apple Mac OS XBuild Your Own Internal Combustion EngineOWI-536 All Terrain 3-in-1 RC Robot Kit – ATRThames and Kosmos Gyrobot-Gyroscopic Robot KitSmartLab Toys Extreme Secret Formula LabOWI Robotic Arm EdgeLaser Pegs 8-in-1 Sports Car Building SetCoveside Birds – HousingWindow Nest BoxThree Rivers Amphibian Grow-A-Frog KitInsect Lore Giant Butterfly Kit: Deluxe 18Break Open Real Geodes Starter Science Kit, Teaching Toys, 2017 Christmas ToysSmartLab Toys That’s Gross Science Lab4M Magnet Science KitThe Art of TinkeringThames & Kosmos Physics WorkshopReCon 6.0 Programmable RoverSmartLab Toys Demolition Lab Triple Blast Warehouse
Best Creative Christmas Gifts for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Need a Christmas gift for a toddler or a young child that encourages creativity? Check out these ideas for Christmas gifts.
ALEX Jr. Tots Art StartMy First Crayola Mess-Free Touch Lights, Ages 2 to 4, Art Activity Station, Colorful Lights & Music, great for Home & On-the-GoFisher-Price DoodlePro Travel, GreenMy Quiet BookALEX Toys Craft My First Sewing KitEducational Insights GeoSafari Jr. My First MicroscopeMy ABC Animal Train Travel Bag By Pockets of LearningEducational Insights Design & Drill Activity CenterQuadrilla Wooden Marble Run Construction – The Roundabout – Quality Time Playing Together Wooden Safe Play – Smart Play for Smart FamiliesBattat Take-A-Part Toy Vehicles Airplane Green
Best Christmas Gifts for Kids Who Love to Build & Create
My kids can have hours of fun building with LEGOs or other cool Christmas gifts for kids like the gift ideas below. Which would your child or grandchild love as a Christmas gift this year?
Imagination MagnetsKEVA Contraptions Plank SetMindWare Contraptions CatapultLearning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Super Building Set, 150 PiecesRavensburger Eiffel Tower 216 Piece 3D Building SetOne World Trade Center 3D Puzzle, 23-PieceGoobi 202 Piece Master Magnet Construction Set RainbowMagna-Tiles Clear Colors 100 Piece SetMarble Genius Marble Run Super Set – 85 Translucent Marbulous Pieces + 15 Glass MarblesIDO3D Vertical Five Pen Art Set with 3D Vertical Light
Best Arts & Crafts 
Christmas Gifts for Kids
Some of my creative kids love making arts and crafts. If you’ve got a kid like this on your Christmas list, consider these awesome ideas for Christmas gifts.
ALEX Toys Craft My First Sewing KitSpirograph Deluxe Design SetMake Your Own Cards by Made By HandsMelissa & Doug Fashion Design Art Activity Kit – 9 Double-Sided Rubbing Plates, 4 Pencils, CrayonCrayola My Virtual Fashion ShowCreature CrochetALEX Toys Craft Hip to be Square CrochetPaint Your Own Vases4M Make A Wind Chime KitChoose Friendship My Friendship Bracelet Maker Kit (Old Version)Choose Friendship My Ribbon Barrette Maker Kit, Hair Accessories Kit for Girls, Over 150 Pieces IncludedKlutz Pom-Pom Puppies: Make Your Own Adorable Dogs Craft KitFashion Angels Interior Design Sketch PortfolioMindWare Mosaic Magna PatternsString ArtBalloon Animal University Kit 25 Balloons Custom Colors with Qualatex, Unbreakable Air Pump, Instruction Book, and Companion Online Video Training Access. Learn to Make Balloon Animals Starter Kit.Real Construction Deluxe Tool WorkshopAlex Toys Do-it-Yourself Wear Silkscreen Factory by AlexSmartLab Toys Car Design StudioSophisticated Science Perfume Science
Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
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Give Your Family the Gift of a Christ-Centered Christmas
If you’re tired of Christmas being just about presents and gifts (and lots of hustle and bustle), I encourage you to check out the Christ-Centered Christmas Family Traditions Resources.
This incredible set of Christian family resources is an amazing way to discover the true meaning of Christmas with meaningful, family-friendly, easy-to-do Christmas activities!
Learn more here!
