44 Preschooler Gifts (Age 3-5) — Picked by Parents

Marble runs are wonderful educational building toys for kids of all ages, with endless possibilities for creating structures of all sizes. The connectors in this Marble Genius set fit together snugly, ensuring a stable structure, and are easy for kids to put together.

The 3-wheel design of this scooter is perfect for younger kids who are still working on balance. No turning required - just lean the handles to steer.

Got a creative builder who's dreaming of skyscrapers? This magnetic construction set features 100 colorful tiles that connect to form amazing 3D structures — from simple shapes to elaborate castles and towers.

Faber-Castell Gel Crayons offer smooth, vibrant color that glides easily on paper and blend beautifully.

In this favorite cooperative board game for preschoolers, the goal is to get a family of owls back home before morning.

Jaclyn Keifer said:  My son is 5 and we love playing this together. I appreciate that this is a cooperative game and he’s learning that in this game, we work together to win!

The Learning Resources Doctor Set encourages imaginative role play and early social skills as kids care for patients with realistic, kid-friendly medical tools.

This bingo-style family board game is perfect for both pre-readers and early readers. Players race to match words and pictures to the spaces on their cards.

Kelly R said:  We played this A LOT when my kids were little, though we always had to establish ground rules for who got to slide the tile spitter outer (technical term) to release the tiles each turn.

A collection of beloved early-reader stories featuring the endearing duo Elephant and Piggie, bundled into one volume of 320 colorful pages.

Brittany Kozielski said:  My twins just turned 6 and guess what was on their wish list? Elephant and Piggie books. This Biggie volume collects five favorite Mo Willems Elephant and Piggie stories into one hardbound book. These stories are funny reads with a lot of expression. Piggie and Gerald entertain my kids and gave them confidence in their reading with expression. Win-win!

Kids tool sets let little builders pretend and learn with realistic toy tools designed for safe, hands-on construction play.

Kelly R said:  My kids both loved having a little tool set at age 3, and still played with it years later. Whenever my husband or I would fix something around the house, my son would grab the toolbox and come running to help.

Interactive cash register includes realistic play bills, plastic coins, and a pretend credit card.

Carly Follett said:  Every time we are at the store, my son asks me if he can slide my card, punch in my pin, get the receipt and get the change. Well with this toy, he can do it all and more! My son loves playing with this register using the money and acting like he is a real cashier. These are great toys for 4 year olds, and I love that they incorporate learning through play!

Schleich animal figurines are highly detailed, hand-painted toys that bring the animal kingdom to life. They are crafted with precision and authenticity, making them both fun and educational for children.

Kelly R said:  Schleich animal figurines are so much more durable, realistic and beautiful than other brands, and our trusty T Rex still looks pretty cool in our tween's room years later! They are some of my favorite ideas for stocking stuffers that will get used for years and years. The reindeer is a perfect nod to Christmas!

LeapFrog Fridge Phonics offers a fun, interactive way for kids to learn letters, sounds, and early reading skills.

Erin P. said:  Our son was a little young for this toy when he first received it as a gift, but I think that three is the perfect age for little ones to enjoy and start to learn their ABCs with this magnetic letter set. It's great that it's magnetic so it can provide some entertainment for your toddler while in the kitchen.

This high quality puzzle is fun for teaching letter recognition and working on dexterity. The unique chunky design of the pieces makes them great for toddler hands, and allows them to stand up on their own for endless arranging and simple word spelling. The puzzle is crafted with child safe paint and wood sourced from sustainable forests.

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This creative activity set has 50 cards with pictures of different designs that children can try to mimic using 42 colorful interlocking tiles.

The KidKraft Kitchen inspires imaginative play with realistic details, durable design, and plenty of space for kids to cook up their pretend feasts!