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    School Specialty • Nov 6, 2017 • Last Modified: Oct 28, 2020

    Learning Gift Ideas for Kids by Age Group

    During the holiday season, parents, teachers, and family members are searching for the perfect gifts for the young people in their lives. What better way to give a gift than to give one that is fun and teaches valuable skills like problem solving or encourages creativity? We’ve gathered a list of exciting learning gift ideas for the holiday season. Find the right choice for the child in your life, and give the gift of learning!

    Educational Gift Ideas for Students and Classrooms by Age Group

    Buying gifts can be challenging, but giving the gift of learning opportunities is always a perfect fit. Whether you have learners in your life who are interested in STEAM/STEM, Arts & Crafts, Games, or Sports, there are great options available online from School Specialty.

    Educational Gifts for Infants and Toddlers

    Everything in the world is new, and specialized gifts for this age group are made to aid in the development of foundational skills like gross and fine motor skills, communication skills, creativity, and imagination. Classic gifts for this age group include musical toys and activities, baby dolls, manipulatives, and building blocks. Bright colors, new textures and shapes, and room for imaginative play make for the perfect holiday gift for an infant or toddler.

    Read More: Educational Gifts for Early Childhood

    Learning Gifts for Ages 4-6

    From the ages of four to six, kids are communicating much more and able to further develop skills like problem solving and recognizing patterns. These skills not only serve as foundation for mathematics, but also learning to recognize letters and eventually learning to read and write. Gifts in the areas of word, color, and letter recognition, along with numbers and symbols make for excellent educational options.

    Learning Gifts for Ages 7-9

    Developmental milestones for seven to nine year olds include the understanding of cause and effect, and reading and writing more complex words and sentences. Any gifts or activities to help benefit spelling, reading, physical activity, memorization, or concentration are great options for this age group. A holiday gift can be fun and educational, and the receiver might not even know they are learning valuable skills during play.

    Learning Gifts for Ages 10-12

    Preteens can be a bit of a puzzle when it comes to educational gift giving, but their development intellectually and physically during these years means that educational gifts can be anything from a tablet or laptop computer, to new books or games like Scrabble and Monopoly. Preteens are developing a sense of self accomplishment for completing tasks and winning games, so longer and more complicated puzzles and activities are great options.

    Read More: Learning Gift Ideas for Elementary Aged Kids

    Inspire Learning with Educational Gifts for Kids

    Bringing a love for learning into the house doesn’t have to mean sitting through lectures or reading boring books. It starts with play and interaction, and grows into a genuine curiosity and enjoyment of taking in new information. From books and games to tools and high-tech devices, there are educational gifts for all age groups and learning preferences.

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    Updated 10/26/2018

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