14 Gift Ideas for Your Kindergarten Graduate

Because a kindergarten graduate is either 5 or 6 years old, a stuffed bear or monkey decked out in graduation duds is a perfect present. The plush monkey can be customized with up to five lines of text, while the stuffed bear can be personalized to include your child’s name and their year of graduation. Either one makes for a memorable, special, and, best of all, cuddly gift.

Speaking of stuffed animals, if you like giving flowers but your child prefers stuffed animals, this Disney Mickey Mouse gift provides the best of both worlds! This is an especially great gift if your child loves dogs and/or you happen to be planning a trip to Disneyland or Disney World in the near future (wink wink).

Anything that can help prepare your kindergarten graduate for the next step in their schooling is a great gift. Now would be as good a time as any to present them with a embroidered backpack that will help carry all their new school supplies into first grade.

Make your child’s graduation picture perfect with a personalized photo plaque. Create this plaque using your favorite snapped image of you and your child and help the memories from their graduation last a lifetime.

It’s never too early to start contributing to your child’s college fund. While kids might not understand the concept, they will still enjoy tucking away all their pennies and other loose change into this cute glass bank. Not to mention, reminding them of future goals is a great way to inspire them to continue working hard throughout their academic career.

Moving on to first grade is an important step, but it can also be scary for little ones, which is why this little hug in a pocket is a sweet gift for your kindergarten graduate. They can clasp it in their palm every time they miss you and need a bit of encouragement.

Gifting the young graduate a piece of personalized jewelry is a sweet way to commemorate the occasion. A heart necklace engraved with your daughter’s name and graduation year will remind her of her accomplishment. For a boy, an ID bracelet serves the same purpose.

Who doesn’t like a warm blanket? This snuggly fleece doubles as décor but also works as a warm and cozy reminder of your child’s graduation day.

Imaginative kids will love this unicorn made of colorful blooms. A fun alternative to the standard flower bouquet gift, it’s perfect for the rising first grader who has a soft spot for these mythical creatures.

Another warm and cozy gift, this pillow reminds your child to dream big (even if first grade doesn’t provide nap time). The pocket can tuck away photos and other fun reminders of your love.

Maybe you’re opting to give your little graduate a bevy of small gifts instead of one or two big ones? If so, this bucket doubles as a cute gift container and, at the same time, can be upcycled into a bin for your child’s toys and other items in their room.

Here’s a great grad token to decorate your child’s room with. Your kid will love turning this graduation-themed snow globe over and over to watch the glitter fall. It’s a cute and interactive reminder of their special day.

Oreos aren’t just for dunking in milk. These chocolate-covered cookies are a dressed-up, elegant take on the cookies your kindergarten graduate already knows and loves.

Commemorate the big event in the little one’s life with a personalized photo cube. Place images from graduation day and add a cute note to encourage your graduate to keep on journeying ahead! They’ll have to wait a little longer for this gift, but it’ll be worth it.