Unique Gifts for Kids

The holidays are a time of giving and inspiring each other to be better people. We focus on kindness, family, and growth while showering each other with love, food, and gifts. If you are looking for some extra special, unique gifts for kids, you are in luck! I have compiled some great unique and inspirational gifts for kids that are so much more than just a present.

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In this gift guide, you will find unique gifts for kids and gifts to inspire kids. Each item holds so much meaning and provides a lot more than a physical present to kids. They promote kindness, education, adventure, and family. These are the best kinds of gifts to give kids during the holidays.

I’m not against toys for the holidays. I have gift guides for all sorts of toys as well but when you pair some exciting toys with unique gifts for kids you have a magical holiday.

Find more gift ideas in my other guides:

Baby’s First Christmas

Best Gifts for a 1-Year-Old

15 Best Toys for a 2-Year-Old

Best Gifts for a 4-Year-Old

Educational/STEM Gift Guide for Kids Under 6

40+ Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Kids

KindHumans

KindHumans is a marketplace full of unique gifts for kids that promote kindness and sustainability. You can find items like a kindness coloring book and stick building set for kids as well as gifts for the rest of the family.

You can also give the gift of a KindHumans membership. When someone becomes a member, KindHumans will plant 10 trees, fund a day of mentorship for at-risk kids or provide 30 gallons of safe drinking water on your behalf. Membership also includes a sticker pack, their signature hat, and additional benefits for shopping on the marketplace.

We were gifted these items from KindHumans.

Baking Class from Matthew’s Kitchen

Did you have any idea how educational baking cookies is? I mean, I know it is fun but we have been learning so much from a Holiday Cookie Baking class from Matthew’s Kitchen. Through this class, you learn about holiday traditions around the world and bake traditional cookies from different counties. It is a great way to inspire kids to learn about different cultures and spark that curiosity in the world. All while baking cookies! This class and their cooking through the USA class are on sale until December 13, 2020, so enroll now!

Also available from Matthew’s Kitchen are shorter baking classes for chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, and more. These would also make for great holiday gifts and family activity!

We were gifted the Holiday Cookie Class.

Thimble Subscription

Thimble is a subscription-based curriculum and live video platform that teaches kids electronics and computer science through weekly camps taught by experienced technology teachers. This is a great unique gift for kids in 4th grade and up that have an interest in robotics and coding but might be limited by what schools offer. With Thimble, kids can build unique toys and devices that are not only useful but reusable! Encourage STEM exploration and tinkering by gifting a Thimble Subscription.

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We were gifted this Thimble box.

Find STEM gift ideas for kids under 6 years old here.

WildChild Box

A quarterly subscription box for outdoorsy kids! With over $65 of gear to inspire outdoor activities and brands like Nalgene, this is a box that is sure to delight and be useful for any outdoorsy kid. This is a great option to inspire an appreciation for nature and cultivate confidence through the promise of adventure. We were gifted the fall Wild Child Box and it was a huge hit. My boys loved it!

We were gifted the Fall WildChild box.

Find more outdoorsy gift ideas here.

Blanket Hug

Are you missing someone? Send them a hug in the form of a cozy blanket from Penzey’s, a spice company that does a little extra. Anytime they miss you, they can wrap themselves in the blanket and receive a hug. These make great gifts from grandparents to grandchildren or vice versa. The best part of this gift is that for every blanket purchased, Penzey’s will donate one to someone in need. Find the blankets here.

Affirmation Bracelet

Every time kids look at this piece of jewelry, they will be reminded of your love and belief in them. Affirmation bracelets are a great way to gift confidence and inspire kids to be the best version of themselves. They can also be personalized.

Ocean Plastic Jewelry

If you have a jewelry lover in your life, gift them a piece that makes a difference. Jewelry made from plastic taken out of the ocean make great unique gifts for kids while teaching them about sustainability and promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle. You can get cute ones from 4Ocean on Amazon or check out some of the companies below.

Bead the Change

Nurdle in the Rough

Planet Love Life – Uses discarded fishing net instead of plastics

Unique and Inspirational Books

There are so many great unique and inspirational books to give to kids so I’m only going to talk about a couple.

My Brother, My Shadow

My Brother, My Shadow is a book that was gifted to me by the author and we love it. It is written to help brothers get along, even when one does everything the other one does. I know my oldest gets annoyed with his younger brother sometimes so this book holds a valuable lesson making it a unique gift idea for siblings.

We were gifted My Brother, My Shadow.

Winnie the Pooh: A Walk Through the Woods

Gift the gift of mindfulness and meditation through the Hundred Acre Woods and Winnie the Pooh. This book has simple stories to offer life lessons like slowing down, observing what is around us, and being present in our lives moment by moment. Reading this book as a family will help you all to lead a calmer life.

The Magic of Me Series

This is a wonderful series of inspirational books for children. It includes My Magical Words, My Magical Choices, My Magical Gifts, and My Magical Dreams.

Magazine Subscription

Not exactly a book, but a fun way to have kids receive mail and learn in the process. There are so many different magazines you can subscribe to to match your child’s interest.

Handmade Gifts

Handmade gifts show that you care. You took time out of your day to create something special and one-of-a-kind. Handmade gifts are the ultimate unique gifts for kids. Check out these adorable handmade felted trees, a great handmade gift idea from Niños & Nature.