30 Best Preschool Graduation Gifts for Kids Heading Towards Kindergarten

True story: My daughter tried to convince me to get her a graduation Squishmallow, even though she's not graduating for another year — that's how much kids covet these adorable, cozy plushes. In addition to the owl, there's a bigfoot and an elephant, all wearing the mortarboard hats. Ages 3+

This memory book starts in pre-K, but it'll take them all the way up through their senior year of high school. There are pages for photos, pockets for keepsakes and awards and writing prompts, so kids can keep track of their favorite subjects, teachers and memories. No age recommendation given

This inspirational book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is all about fostering curiosity and wonder. Preschool graduation is a perfect milestone to share this book with your child or loved one as it is such a positive, uplifting story for parents and kids alike. You can also have it personalized with a child's name or get it without personalization. Ages 5+

If learning to tell time is on the summer agenda, they'll be thrilled to practice on a Flik Flak watch. They're sized and built for little kids, and they can even go in the washing machine (if you stuff it in a sock first). There are tons of fun patterns, too, including one with dinosaurs, planets or unicorns. Ages 5+

They can spend the summer celebrating their graduation with this tee, which proudly declares their new elementary-school status. It comes in nine colors in a huge range of sizes, and it makes a great class gift. Sizes 2T – 6XL

If you're just looking for something small to mark the occasion, this medal medallion can act as a keepsake that they can save for the rest of their school careers. It comes on a gold ribbon. No age recommendation given

The idea of going to kindergarten might be intimidating, but your student might feel better that someone they know very well has done it already: Clifford. This book details everything that happens when Clifford goes to Emily Elizabeth's first day of school, and gets them comfortable with what might go on in the classroom. Ages 4+

Start a new tradition where you break out the fabric paint and add a handprint to this tee at the end of every year. As the hand gets bigger — and as the shirt fits better — you can see how much they've grown. (Try not to cry.) Remember to buy it big enough for a high-school senior to wear. Sizes 2T – Adult XXXL

If you have a kid who love activity books, this one is designed to follow Common Core curriculum materials that bridge pre-K and kindergarten. As they go through the activities, which cover everything from phonics and counting to map skills and seasons, they'll get to add stickers to a map that tracks their progress. Ages 4+

They say an elephant never forgets, and your graduate will never forget receiving such a cute Class of 2025-inspired gift. You can personalize the 9" plush with the name and class year, which will be applied via heat-transfer vinyl (not embroidery). Ages 3+

This instant camera work with a thermal printer, so there's no need to buy film or ink. After kids take their photos, they can also edit their photos to include different PAW Patrol characters and backgrounds, which was a hit with our kid testers. Ages 4+

Keep their love of science going throughout the summer with this set, which is a previous Good Housekeeping Toy Award winner and a perennial holiday best-seller. The voice of Bindi Irwin give kids scientific facts as they look through slides of plants and animals. Ages 4+

Print out a picture of them in their graduation outfit, a class photo or during another favorite memory from the year and let them preserve it on the wall like a diploma. They'll feel a sense of pride whenever they look at it. No age recommendation given

They can wear their just-finished-preschool pride on their sleeves with this stainless steel bangle, which comes with an assortment of graduation-themed charms. If they get another one for kindergarten graduation, they can stack them and wear them together! No age recommendation given

Good Housekeeping Institute parent testers said they found this marble run easy to set up and fun to use. The fact that it gives kids a little introduction to STEM concepts, like gravity and potential and kinetic energy, is a cherry on top. In addition to the starter set, expansion sets are available. Ages 3+

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Now that they've mastered preschool, get them working on those sight words with a game that's fast-paced and fun for the whole family. The "zinger" dispenses chips with both a picture and a word on it, and players have to match them to what's on their Bingo cards in order to fill them up and win the game. Ages 4+

Using scissors is a necessary kindergarten skill, and this activity book helps kids practice their scissor skills while doing fun activities. Kids will progress from cutting in straight lines to doing zigszags and shapes. Ages 3+

Splitting the difference between a card and a gift, this set comes with words of encouragement plus a tiny animal plush that they can keep. Since you get 24 in a pack, it's a good option if you want party favor or something for the whole class. No age recommendation given

Parent testers loved how this Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award-winning light could help their kids set up good routines: It works as a night light, alarm clock and okay-to-wake light. In addition, the four included activity disks come loaded with stories, songs, games and other activities, all guided by an expressive, animated face. It also comes in purple. Ages 3+

Good Housekeeping Institute testers have long been a fan of Crayola's Scribble Scrubbie pets, which let kids color in designs on the flocked fur, then wash them off and color them in again. This dog is bigger than the usual size pets, which offers extra room to color in. (In addition to Wilbur, there's also Jenny the Cat.) You can even write a graduation message on it and make it the centerpiece of a party table. Ages 3+