30 Best Kindergarten Graduation Gifts for Smart Little Scholars

Graduation day or any day, what kids want most in this world is another Squishmallow to add to the collection. This one celebrates commencement in style, with a mortarboard cap and a rainbow mane. In addition to Zozo the Blue Bigfoot, there's also Arella the Graduation Owl and Lemus the Elephant, both in graduation regalia. Ages 3+

If you want to keep their minds sharp over the summer, this well regarded workbook has activities, games and exercises specifically designed to bridge kindergarten and first grade. It also comes with a map, so kids can track their progress. Ages 5+

Add this to your summer reading list to get your little one ready for the next year. This book takes students through the first grade journey from the first day to the last, including everything from losing baby teeth to Pajama Day. Ages 4+

Keeping a memory book is easy with this scrapbook, which encourages kids to keep track of their teachers' names and favorite subjects with fill-in-the-blank and check-box prompts. It goes through eighth grade, and they'll be amazed to see how their handwriting improves over time. No age recommendation given

This activity will help them dream up their own stories over the summer, using things like prompts, vocabulary lists and art supplies they can use in illustrations. Good Housekeeping Institute kid testers loved filling in their "About the Author" section the most. You can get it in different themes, including adventure, unicorns and princesses or space explorers. Ages 5+

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Graduating from kindergarten? Now that deserves a medal! Whether it's a class gift or for your grad alone, this cute owl illustration marks the occasion without being too grown up. No age recommendation given

Let them delve deeper into some of the science they learned this year with this telescope, which uses actual NASA images to illuminate the night sky. In addition, the voice of Emily Calandrelli, Emily's Wonder Lab on Netflix, offers facts about what they're seeing. Ages 4+

It's LEGO. It's Bluey. It's summer. It's everything kids love rolled into one box! Little LEGO fans can build out the Heeler family car, plus a beach scene they can use for imaginary play. It comes with minifigures of Bluey, Bingo and Mum. Ages 4+

Now that they've graduated kindergarten, they might want more of a "big kid" room. Give them a cool decoration — one that's uniquely theirs — by spelling their name in neon lights. You can choose the size, font and color to match their room. No age recommendation given

If they're saving up for something special, you can give them the cash in a ways that'll make them say, "Wow!" They'll open the box and a balloon will fly up, carrying a string of money sleeves with bills in them. You get the box, the balloon and 24 pockets for bills — you have to supply the cash and the helium. No age recommendation given

School's out — time for vacation! This book is a celebration of all things summer, like blowing bubbles or having picnics. Good Housekeeping Institute families said their kids really enjoyed the writing, by the Newbery Award–winning Renée Watson. Ages 3+

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Waldo who? Kids will be amazed when they see their name on the cover and realize they have to find illustrated versions of themselves hidden throughout the pictures of this book. The story is a puzzle-filled trip through time, which also seems appropriate for a graduation. No age recommendation given

Kindergarten graduation means a million photos, hopefully with a cap and gown in tow. Give them a dedicated space to preserve that memory with a photo frame that announces just how proud you are. No age recommendation given

Telling time is such an important skill, and with a Flik Flak watch it couldn't be easier. Designed for kids ages 3 to 7, these watches have the minutes around the face, are water-resistant and can even go in the washing machine (if you put it in a sock first). Plus, they come in all sorts of fun patterns, including unicorns, kittens and space. At the Flik Flak website, you can even get the bands personalized. Ages 3+

They might get cash as a graduation gift from relatives — give them a place to keep it. Kids learn early budgeting skills as they separate funds for saving, spending and sharing in the three separate sections of this bank — it even comes with a paper passbook to keep track of deposits and withdrawals! Ages 3+

Keep their creative juices flowing and get them into the habit of journaling with his book, which makes it easy through fill-in-the-blank prompts. It'll ask them questions like what they would bring to outer space, what their band name would be and other fun conversation-starters. Ages 4+

These cuties are unique to your graduate, since they come with the year on the robe, the grad's name on a paw and the name of the school on the hat. The bear itself also comes in brown or beige. Ages 3+

Kids can have their friends, classmates and teachers write their names or draw a picture on this stuffed pup, which will look great on a shelf or bed as your grad heads off to first grade. You can also get a bear or owl, and it even comes with markers. No age recommendation given

This bangle-style bracelet comes with charms depicting the year, a diploma, a crystal, an owl and a tassel. It's the perfect accessory for any graduation outfit. No age recommendation given

Take this outside, let the grad jump on the launch with all their might, then watch it zoom up the ramp and catch air! It's a great way to get them to expend their pent-up energy. You can also get a pack of two, and Good Housekeeping testers loved watching them race head-to-head. Ages 5+