• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About Me
    • New? Start Here!
  • Projects
    • DIY & Crafts
    • Decorating Ideas
    • Furniture Makeovers
    • Power Tools 101
    • Seasonal Decorating
    • Outdoor Projects
    • Parties – Ideas & Decor
    • Cleaning and Organization Tips and Ideas
  • Free Printables
  • Travel
  • Gift Ideas

Rain on a Tin Roof

DIY and Home Decor Blog. Fly Your Freak Flag.

You are here: Home >> Holidays and Seasonal >> Gifts for Little Kids that Aren’t Toys

November 16, 2019 By Jenna 2 Comments

Gifts for Little Kids that Aren’t Toys

111 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
Gifts for Little Kids

Most kids can easily create a list a mile long containing all the toys they want for Christmas. I know my kid can and already has! But, we don’t always want to get them just toys. This list of gifts for kids that aren’t toys has a few things they might not have wanted, but will end up enjoying – a whole lot. 

If any of you have kids or grandkids like my little Circus, they’ve already made up their list for Santa and their parents and it’s full of toy after toy after toy. And hey, that’s alright! It is Christmas and I can’t imagine not seeing the Circus’ face light up as she gets a few toys she’s been longing for.

However, I also like to surprise the Circus with a Christmas gift or two that she didn’t ask for and that aren’t toys, but that she will enjoy just as much.

If you’re on that same page, this list of gifts for kids might have a thing or two the littles in your life would love – they just don’t know it yet!

This list is more focused on gifts for little kids, roughly ages 4-8ish. My kiddo fits in that age bracket, so it’s easier for me to come up with things that kids in that age group would enjoy. Some of these gifts could absolutely work for kids younger or older than four and eight, and of course, you’ll be the best judge for that!

Some brands provided products and/or compensation for inclusion in this gift guide. However, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

Non Toy Gifts for Kids

Gifts for Creative Kids

Have a kid on your list who loves art projects? Stock them up on cool projects and craft supplies!

Gifts for Kids That Aren't Toys

Suncatcher Art Kit

It’s hard to find a kid who doesn’t love a good, fun art project. We are big fans of sun catchers around here and the Circus loves making them. This sun catcher kit has 20 different ones to complete!

Non Toy Gifts for Kids

3D Pen

Bring their art to life with this 3D pen! This is definitely one for kids that are a little older, as it does plug in and heat up. Instead of ink, this pen puts out plastic to create 3D shapes.

Non Toy Gifts

Paint by Sticker Kit

We also love some painting by sticker around here. These are especially great for road trips to keep the kids occupied. It also requires them to use those fine motor skills as well.

Gifts for the R&R Kids

Have a kiddo who loves a good movie night? Check these ideas out for them!

Gift Idea for Kids

Kids Size Recliner

My kiddo asked for one of these last year and her wish was granted! She loves relaxing in her recliner during movie night! Find this one here!

Christmas Gift for Kids


101 Movies Book

This is something both parents and kids can enjoy! Besides noting each of the 101 movies to watch, this book also has a section for the kiddos to be movie critics themselves and write their own reviews.

Great Idea for Non Toy Gifts for Kids

Pig Ottoman

Not ready to commit to a kid’s recliner? How about an ottoman for them to prop their feet on? This one is adorable, but you can also get it in other animal varieties including: an elephant, panda, and cow.

Gifts for Kids Who Love Adventure

Have a kiddo who’s always up for adventure? These might help them out on their next one…

Gifts for Adventurous Kids

World Traveler Play Set

This fun little play set includes tickets, postcards, a passport and more that can take your little kiddo on whatever adventure they create for themselves. Find this set here.

Non Toy Gift Ideas for Kids

Fox Sleeping Bag

Whether they’re camping under the stars or in the den, they’ll enjoy it even more in this woodland fox sleeping bag! Other animal designs available. Find it here!

Gifts for the Animal Loving Kids

It’s hard to find a kid who doesn’t love animals. Here’s a couple options for them…

Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

Zoobooks Magazine Subscription

We love our Zoobooks magazine around here! This is one of those gifts that keep giving all year long! Zoobooks has magazine subscriptions geared toward all different age brackets; you can find one that fits well for your kiddos here.

Holiday Gifts for Kids that Aren't Toys



Canine Christmas Tree

This one is perfect for dog lovers and it also gives kids their own special little holiday decoration. This canine Christmas tree lights up and also plays music. My daughter received one of these for Christmas last year and she adores it!

Gifts for the Super Hero Fan

Every kiddo needs a little super hero magic in their lives…

Super Hero Gifts for Kids That Aren't Toys

The Big Book of Bedtime Stories for Super Heroes

Send your kids off to bed ready to dream about all their super powers. The Big Book of Bedtime Stories for Super Heroes will set the scene for super dreaming!

Gift Books for Kids

The Book Book of Super Villains


One must always be educated in the villains as well! The Big Book of Super Villains leaves no villain untouched!

Gifts for the Kids Who Love Drawing and Writing

For the kids who are always dreaming through words and drawings…

Gift Ideas for Kids for Christmas

Personalized Notebooks

At Minted, you can get personalized notebooks for kids and choose to get either lined or blank paper inside the notebook. We’re getting the Circus two notebooks – one blank for drawing and one lined for writing this year. Each is personalized with her name as well. Find the Dino notebook here and the full selection of kid’s notebooks from Minted here.

Gift Ideas for Kids for the Holidays

Personalized Stationery

When I was a kid, I had a few fancy notepads that had my name on them and I thought that was so cool. Since the Circus is learning how to write now, I thought it might be fun to get her some of her own stationery that she can write letters to family and friends on. Besides the rainbow design there are also lots of other designs to choose from here.

Gifts for Creative Kids

Black Paper Sketchbook

If you’ve got a mini-artist on your hands, then they will think this black paper sketchbook is super cool. They might never want to go back to boring white paper after using this.

Gifts for Artsy Kids

Moonlight Pen Set

To go along with the sketchbook, get them some brightly colored pens or markers, like this moonlight pen set that really pops on the black drawing paper.

Gifts for the Kids Who Love Personalization

They think it’s pretty cool when something has their name on it…

Personalized Gifts for Kids

Personalized Beach Towels

Your kids won’t ever fight over beach towels again because they’ll each have their own personalized one! There are lots of different themes, animals, patterns and designs to choose from at Just So Posh. Find the whale one here.

Learning Gifts for Kids





Personalized Activity Placemats

If you’ve got littles who are learning their ABCs, numbers, or how to tell time, a great way to help them with that is with these personalized activity placemats. They keep learning fun while eating dinner and also wipe clean!

Gifts Especially for Strong Girls

Books to teach our girls to be strong, determined and to stand for what they believe in…

Gifts for Strong Girls

She Persisted

This book tells the stories of 13 different American women who changed the world in some way. They range from Harriet Tubman to Sally Ride to Helen Keller just to name a few. Find the book here.

Gift Ideas for Little Girls

I Dissent

This is the story of the one and only, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how how she’s spent her life standing up for equality by arguing against unfair treatment. It’s in picture book form, so it’s easily digestible for little girls. Find it here.

What non toy gifts will you be picking up this year?

More Gift Ideas:

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

Are you getting our holiday gift guide emails? If not, sign up below for special discounts, sales and more great gift ideas! You’ll also get a free gift planner!

Want to remember this list for later? Just pin the image below!

Gifts for Little Kids
111 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Filed Under: Holidays and Seasonal Tagged With: gift guide, gift ideas, gifts, kids

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Pat says

    November 15, 2018 at 8:25 am

    Thanks for all of the gift lists you have offered, your choices are all thoughtful and creative! My brain is overflowing with ideas and inspiration for practically everyone I know.?
    Pat

    Reply
    • Jenna says

      November 16, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      Happy to help, Pat!!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You have to agree to the comment policy.

Primary Sidebar

Privacy Policy

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Please use all appropriate and proper safety precautions when using tools and attempting projects. All projects and tool usage are attempted at the reader’s own risk.

Copyright © 2023 · Brunch Pro Theme On Genesis Framework · Design by Stephanie Jones

111 shares