Every parent knows the Christmas morning pattern. The big flashy toy gets opened first, played with for an hour, and then forgotten under the couch. Meanwhile, the kid spends the whole afternoon with the box it came in.
The best gifts for kids aren't always the loudest ones. They're the things that keep little hands busy and little minds curious: a puzzle to work on together, cards that help them learn something new, or a tiny treasure that's all theirs. Here's what we love giving the kids in our lives this year.
For the Kid Who Loves a Project
Puzzles are one of our favorite gifts for kids because they turn into family time. Set one up on the kitchen table over Christmas break and watch everyone wander by to add a piece.
- Dance Is Magic 400 Piece Ballet Puzzle ($28): Perfect for the little dancer in your life.
- The Nutcracker Panoramic Puzzle, 400 Pieces ($28): A Christmas tradition in a box, and a sweet one to do together every December.
For Little Hearts Learning About Jesus
- Kids Bible Memory Cards in Pink ($17) and Blue ($17): Keep a deck on the breakfast table and practice one verse a week.
- Verses for Peace Bible Verse Card Set ($15): Comes with a stand, so it can live on a nightstand for bedtime.
For the Creative Kid
- Color the World With Kindness Pen Set ($22): Bright gel pens for drawing, journaling, and writing notes to friends.
- Little Book of Doodles Journal ($18): A sketchbook small enough to take in the car.
- Doodles by Rebekah Stickers ($4 each): Let them pick a few for their water bottle or school folder.
- Mix + Match Iron-On Patches ($6): Let them design their own backpack or jacket.
For the Big Kid (Tweens and Teens)
Older kids want what the grown-ups have, so give them the good stuff.
- Teleties Hair Ties (from $7.99): The Disney Mickey and Friends Mix Pack is a guaranteed win.
- Puffy Earbud Case ($14): Because they will lose their earbuds otherwise.
- Ruffle Up Scrunchie ($11): Cute for school, practice, and everywhere in between.
- Emergency Elastics Travel Tin ($12): Every dancer, cheerleader, and athlete needs one in her bag.
A Tip From Us
Pair one fun gift with one meaningful gift. A puzzle and a deck of Bible memory cards. A scrunchie and a journal. It gives them something to enjoy right away and something to grow into.
Shop the full lineup in our Gifts for Kids collection, or bring the kids by our shop at 2302 N. Interstate Drive in Norman and let them pick out a sticker or two.