After a year of learning their letters and numbers and making new friends, the little one in your life is graduating from preschool.
Moving on to kindergarten is a big deal for a young grad and a milestone that should be celebrated. It’s important you show them just how proud you are, whether it's with a big party or a preschool graduation gift.
Preschool graduation gifts under $25
Let your preschooler fall into Wonderland with this World of Reading story set. "Meet Alice" follows the great-granddaughter of the main character from the original "Alice in Wonderland."
Help your little graduate get ready for kindergarten by adding this fun book to their summer reading list.
If your little one loves mermaids, they’re bound to love these dolls that can swim with them at the pool or during bath time.
Commerce vice president Jen Birkhofer says her child loves this book and suggests gifting graduates with a book bundle including these stories.
If you want to go the extra mile, you can even have their teachers sign the book each year all the way through high school graduation.
Any little grad who loves to explore their environment will adore these “kidnoculars” from Educational Insights.
Is your little one nervous about swapping schools? “This is a great book, especially for the first couple of months of kindergarten. My students love it and it helps them to see themselves in a positive leadership role,” said one reviewer.
Commerce senior vice president Ashley Parrish recommends this activity for summer when the sun is bright. Make it a family activity by picking out flowers or plants to make the print with, and then watch as the magic happens.
You’re never too young to learn how to be kind to others, especially as they move grades.
Candy Land is easy play, includes fun illustrations that all kids will love and allows them to discover sweet surprises down the magical road.
They can mix and match the colorful beads and character charms to create new pieces of jewelry whenever they please and everything stores neatly inside the reusable carrying case.
If they’re nervous about moving on to kindergarten, introduce them to Henry! His stories of overcoming the fear of new things is sure to comfort them and hopefully even get them excited for this new adventure.
This kit is filled with everything they need to stay busy (and off screens) throughout the summer. Plus, they'll be having so much fun, they won’t even know they’re learning
Whether your little one loves unicorns, narwhals or koalas, there’s bound to be at least one backpack they’ll be excited to rock next year.
What preschooler wouldn’t love to receive a cute, plush stuffed animal?
If your grad has a fascination with all things nature including insects, this kit is for them.
Put their expanding memory and motor skills to the test with this matching game from Melissa & Doug.
All they have to do is scribble with the attached stylus, which pulls tiny magnets to the surface of the board (in four bright colors!). And once your young artist is finished with their masterpiece, they can simply use the slide eraser to clear the board and create something new!
This simplified version of bingo builds language and matching skills through a fun fast-paced game. It’s also great for pre-readers.
Parrish recommends these reusable water balloons that make cleanup easy after a water balloon battle.
Their favorite storybook character can now accompany them for nap time, recess, snack time and more with this plush edition.
“He is very soft and huggable, and the toy is a nice size for little kids to be able to carry and cuddle with,” said one reviewer, meaning he’s perfect for easing the kindergarten blues!
They’ll receive hands-on activities, stickers, trading cards and souvenirs every month with this subscription. They'll also get letters from their new pen pals, Max, Mia and Toby.
Another great toy option for summer fun in the sun is this 30-piece set of underwater swimming pool games.
The years will fly by, but thanks to this shirt they will have something to admire all the years until they graduate.
Now's a good time to hook them up with their own to get them to 100% hydration. They'll never have to stress about a mess thanks to its leakproof flip-top and secret sippy straw.
Preschool graduation gifts under $50
The sky's the limit when it comes to their future plans — and, if they stomp hard enough, maybe these toy rockets.
While they’re still too young to have their own smartphone, they’ll love their own smartwatch to match Mom’s or Dad’s.
Help give them a little boost of confidence with these shimmery and sparkly butterfly hair clips.
Give your little one the chance to play veterinarian with this play set from Melissa & Doug.
Legos are always a reliable gift for growing creative minds. If they need a bit of guidance to start, it also comes with a guide to build a wild variety of trendy toys perfect for kids, from a mini turntable to a super cool dinosaur.
Lincoln Logs are a fun and easy way for your little one to hone in on their motor skills and critical thinking as they learn how to build cabins from scratch.
While they have a little more downtime this summer, you can still nurture their curiosity thanks to this KiwiCo kit that makes science cooler (literally). Shop TODAY editorial director Adrianna Brach loves gifting these: "The kits is so much more fun than a toy they’ll forget about within an hour."
Birkhofer says this personalized storybook is the perfect gift for birthdays or graduation.
Put a little pep in their step with a new pair of shoes that they can rock on the playground next year.
If your little graduate loves to help in the kitchen, they’ll be jumping for joy when they receive this set from Melissa & Doug.
Chances are, they’re very familiar with the hit show “Miraculous.” You can even pair it with the mini figurines of Ladybug/Marinetteand Cat Noir/Adrien.
Rebecca Dube, head of TODAY Parents, says they're well worth the money: “Just buy all the Magna-Tiles. Pay the money. They played with them for YEARS," she says of her own little ones.
Preschool graduation gifts under $100
Let them explore the world this summer with this kid-friendly selfie camera. It also comes equipped with built-in games, voice-changing effects, and the ability to take video.
Who doesn’t love a great hug at the end of the day. When polling readers on social media, several comments on a TODAY Parents Instagram post mention Hugimals as a great gift for young grads.
What little one wouldn’t love a wooden dollhouse to play with all of their prized dolls? It’s also foldable, so it’s super easy to store in small spaces.
Pickleball has made major waves across generations in recent years due to how easy it is to learn and play. Get them on the bandwagon with this fun set.
Birkhofer recommends State backpacks if you're looking for a personalized option. You can get creative with initials, fun patches and symbols like their favorite food or activity.
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Don't forget to check out Shop TODAY's other gift guides for all of the graduates on your list including kindergarten, 5th grade, middle school, high school and college.