Back with another gift guide—and today, we’re focusing on Hanukkah gifts for kids! Aka all of the things I’m eyeing for my own nieces and nephews in 2020. There are a whopping five of them now, and while most are solidly in the baby and toddler stages, the oldest is slowly but surely turning into a real-live kid…hence these window-shopping adventures of mine. I tried to keep the majority of my picks geared toward presents that actually make sense in 2020 for kids ages 4 and up—like the adorable face masks you’ll find toward the end of this page. There’s also a general emphasis on quarantine-friendly presents that’ll keep them busy at home this winter, like baking and sewing kits, a microscope, and the new kid-friendly Kindle.
But I also made sure to include a few classic, can’t-go-wrong Hanukkah gifts for kids here, too. Think: Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (MEMORIES!) and traditional chocolate gelt. Things that have really stood the “Hanukkah gifts for kids” test of time.
Alright. That’s enough chatting. Let’s get to gifting! Find tons of fun picks below for the sweet, radiant, WILD, brave, determined, kind, sometimes crazy, persistent, quick-witted, wise, open-hearted kiddos in your life…and don’t forget to check out my other gift guides over here.
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Unicorn Cookie Baking Set
This adorable Unicorn Baking Set comes with an apron with little mitten pockets, five themed cookie cutters, two icing bags with tips, a recipe book, and a rolling pin. Just add dough. | $36, uncommongoods.com
Blue Tie-Dye Backpack
Fun fact (and one you should let you kids in on): 90% of this bag is made from recycled materials! And the husband and wife team that manufactures these bags have a ton of great giving initiatives, including “bag drop rallies.”|$75, maisonette.com
Hebrew Bananagrams
Oh, man. These might be my favorite on this list. Such a fun way to make Hebrew interesting and fun for your kids—and so relevant for Hanukkah. | $20, amazon.com
Bagel Baking Kit
Pretty sure this one will be just as much fun for you as it’ll be for your kids. The kit includes all the dry (pre-measured!) ingredients you’ll need to make a batch of bagels, and everything is certified kosher. | $33, amazon.com
Miniature Library
A tiny library filled with tiny classics! Kids can create a collection of 30 miniature volumes that they can really read—with a magnifying glass, of course. | $20, uncommongoods.com
National Parks of the U.S.A.
A fun one for nature lovers. (Or nature lovers to-be.) | $19, amazon.com
Jean Shirt
Because denim will never go out of style. Love the two front pockets here and the easy sizing system. | $101, maisonette.com
Personalized Harmonica
Big fan of this personalized harmonica, especially for a musical kid! I also love the fact that I won’t actually have to hear my nephews/nieces playing in the wee small hours of the morning because I’m gonna gift it and peace the heck out. File under: perks of being an aunt.| $10, etsy.com
Sewing Kit
This little case has storage drawers and a thread wound to keep everything organized, and it includes full instructions for every piece of the included projects—including how to cut the thread. It comes with four pre-shaped animals, which can be easily stuffed and sewn together, plus a large-eyed, easy-to-use needle. | $29, amazon.com
Kids Activity Watch
Well, at least a watch isn’t going to be endlessly stared at in quite the same way that a TV or a computer screen will. This one has a ton of different functions, including counting steps, measuring distance, text and call notification, a remote camera shutter, and a stopwatch. | $60, maisonette.com
“Grow Pizza” Kit
This is pretty genius. They can grow their very own “pizza garden” inside of an eco-friendly egg carton. Six packages of heirloom seeds, starter soil, pizza recipes (!), wooden plant stakes, growing instructions, and the carton are all included. | $12, amazon.com
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
A classic in every sense of the word. Just looking at this cover is making me nostalgic. | amazon.com
Kindle Kids Edition
Why is this Kindle different from all other Kindles? Well, the kid-friendly cover is a start (comes in several colors and patterns). The complete Harry Potter series is also included, as well as the first book from many other popular children’s series. |$109, amazon.com
Lingua Franca “Future Voter” Crewneck
It’s cashmere, it’s handmade-to-order, it’s relevant for 2020. I’m sold. | $160, maisonette.com
Classic Hanukkah Gelt
But of course! There’s a lot of gelt here, but gelt don’t expire too quickly. So you might as well stock up. | $35, amazon.com
Kids’ Beginner Microscope
The cutest beginner STEM gift. A 52-piece accessory kit and a hard-sided plastic case will have them feeling like a pro. | $35, amazon.com
Favorite Books Print
I absolutely love this idea. It’s a framable ode to his/her favorite titles and comes in a bunch of different colors (the frame is customizable, too). | $185, minted.com
First Bike
If only this very chic bike came in a grown-up version. Each one has a front brake and a classic coaster brake on the rear, plus removable training wheels and wide tires. | $315, maisonette.com
Cloth Face Masks
Each purchase comes with two cotton face masks lined with two layesr of fabric. You can also add filters via the inner pocket. | $13, maisonette.com
Personal Library Kit
If they’re going to have to lend their books to their siblings, they might as well ensure that they can get them back. It’s only sensible. | $18, amazon.com