Our three daughters are currently ages 6, 4, and 1. We love to use the holidays to focus on giving them items in the categories of “something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read.” Here’s our holiday gift guide for kids 3-5 years old, with ideas in each category inspired by our 4-year-old.

Something You Want

Dot Markers with Shimmer – These dot markers are perfect for art activities because kids can paint without worrying about spills or messes. They also dry quickly and come in lots of fun colors.

Castle puzzle and World puzzle – We love it when toys have a multipurpose design. These puzzles are fun to put together, but then they have play potential far beyond their interlocking pieces. The castle can be designed in lots of different ways, and the characters can fit into different places, making it an engaging imaginative play activity for various scenes and stories. The world puzzle has a search-and-find feature that is a fun visual challenge and even a potential geography lesson, after the puzzle is complete.

Something You Need

ThinkFun: My First Math Dice – We include educational games in the “need” category, because they teach important skills. The dice and counters in this set can be used to play games like Number Match, More Than/Less Than, or Add ‘em Up. This is the perfect way to practice new math skills, while having fun!

Tubby Todd gift set – The holidays are the perfect time to stock up on items that the girls use all of the time, but make them a little more fun or special. This gift set includes Fresh Berry Grapefruit Hair/Body Wash, Pumpkin Warm Vanilla Bubble Bath, and Sweet Sage Citrus Everyday Lotion. They’re daily essentials, but feel like a special treat!

Something to Wear

Primary cozy leggings – Our daughters love to wear tees and dresses with leggings, and we’ve been eyeing these “cozy leggings” for winter. They are a bit thicker than regular leggings, and come in lots of fun colors. Use code TIDYDAD20 for 20% off your 1st order + free shipping.

Kyte Baby pajama set and Kyte Baby tiered dress – These pajama sets are made out the softest bamboo fabric that is super stretchy and comfortable for sleeping. The dress is made of a silky tiered material that is perfect for spinning and twirling! Our daughters love these clothes for day and night!

Stride Rite sneakers – Our girls love the mix of pink, purple, and teal in these colorful light-up shoes! They have a bright lightning bolt on the side, and are perfect for running, walking, or climbing at the playground.

Something to Read

What Should Darla Do? Featuring the Power to Choose – This book is a favorite in our home! It features a young girl who is moving through her day, and choosing how to respond to various scenarios. The story follows a different path, depending on what choices she makes. It is interactive, and fun to read again and again, because the story can unfold in 8 different ways!

Yoto Player  – Our girls all love listening to audio books and music on their Yoto Player, and we love that the device has no cameras, microphones, or ads. We love to use holidays to add audio cards to their collection, and this year our middle daughter is getting The Narwhal and the Jelly Collection.

Where’s Waldo? Santa Spotlight Search – Our daughters love search-and-find books! This one is part of the Where’s Waldo series, with a Christmas theme. The pages are set over a dark background, and the book comes with a cool wand to help kids spotlight the hidden images in the dark!

I hope this roundup inspires some fun ideas for you in categories of “something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read.”

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