Inside: Looking for preschool stocking stuffers that will be used long after Christmas? This collection is not only educational, but they build skills and are fun!
We love stocking stuffers, but with younger kids it can be a challenge to find items that aren’t candy or cheap plastic toys that will break.
What are good preschool stocking stuffers that they will use and love? Obviously, being an early childhood educator, I prefer toys that are educational.
Those that foster creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, can be used at home or on the go, and can grow with the child.
This collection of stocking stuffers includes all of those and can be used long after the Christmas decorations are put away.
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Good Preschool Stocking Stuffers that are Educational and Fun!
Washable Markers
We love washable markers because they wash off skin easily. And yes, markers do end up on skin! (And sometimes tabletops and walls, too.)
Matching Games
Matching games are a fun way to build memory skills. They also teach young children about playing with others and taking turns.
Egg Shakers
These little percussion instruments fit nicely in young children’s hands. Use while singing or listening to music.
Wikki Stix
Wikki Stix adhere to most smooth surfaces and are easy to store and take on outings. We use ours for creating shapes, numbers, letters, or any doodle we care to create.
Mini Magna Doodle
The Mini Magna Doodle is a fun activity for any time of the day, and portable to take on a trip. Simply draw on it using a magnetic pen and slide to erase.
Play Doh
Play Doh is a classic gift, and these small containers fit nicely in stockings.
Fine Motor Tool Set
This fine motor tool set strengthens hand muscles for writing. They can be used in sensory bins, water tables, for transferring activities, and even in the bath!
Tangle
Once you pick a piece of Tangle up, it’s hard to put down! It twists and turns and has different textures. Especially useful for children who need to hold a fidget to keep their fingers busy.
Bubbles
Little kids love bubbles, and these being no-spill makes them easier to handle.
Watercolors
Watercolors are another favorite. We can put these out on the table any time and we have a group of preschoolers absorbed in painting.
Stickers
Stickers are a great way to strengthen fine motor skills. This particular type is reusable which means they will last a lot longer!
Make sure to check out our 40+ top toys for preschoolers!
More gift ideas:
Favorite Fine Motor Toys for Preschoolers
Favorite Toys that Help Develop Large Motor Skills
I’m so excited to be selling these darling kindness elves!
These are great stocking stuffers for teachers too!