The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Gifts for Homeschoolers

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The Ultimate List of Homeschool Holiday Gift Guides

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your homeschooled child? Whether you're shopping for an aspiring artist, a budding musician, a young scientist, or a future author, there are plenty of thoughtful and educational gifts to choose from that will be both entertaining and educational to encourage them on their learning journey.

Puzzles and Games

Puzzles and games are a fun and engaging way to help your child grow and provide hours of fun. Especially since puzzles and games can be a family activity, we love the potential they have for fostering connection with other family members too.

Choose age-appropriate board games to help your child work on social interaction, reasoning, teamwork, emotional and cognitive development, communication skills, and more.
Card games are a classic choice that help develop your child’s memory skills, fine motor skills, number confidence, teamwork, strategic thinking, and more.
Pick jigsaw puzzles for your kid to foster motor development, concentration, spatial ability, and more.

Experiences

In recent years, lots of parents are shifting to the mindset of “more experiences, less stuff” when it comes to finding Christmas gifts for homeschoolers. Experiences can be some of the most memorable gifts. Your homeschooler will love taking a field trip with you, especially to a new, exciting spot that allows them to connect what they’re learning to a real-world experience.

Purchase a yearly pass to a children’s science museum near you, and you and your child will explore interactive exhibits and learn about the wonders of the natural world throughout the year as exhibits change.
Check your nearby art museum for children’s workshops and programs, and immerse your child in art history and creativity.
Snag a ticket to a zoo or aquarium so your child can encounter exotic animals and learn about different ecosystems.

Art Materials

Replenish their art supplies with a variety of items to support their fine motor skills, creativity, and self-expression. It’s a good idea to check in with your child and suss out what kind of art they love to do (or want to try more of!) and tailor your gifts to their preferences, especially because there are so many types of art out there.

For a painter, choose new paint brushes, painting implements like rollers, sponges, or foam brushes, their favorite paints, and painting or craft paper suited for the type of paint they like.
For children who love to draw, pick up a sketchbook, crayons, dot markers, colored pencils, and markers in varying colors and widths.
For sculptors who love hands-on, tactile art, choose their favorite type of clay, clay stamps, tools, tools, and placemats to cover their work surface.

Baking Supplies

Baking is a fun and educational activity that can teach kids about science, math, and reading, in addition to introducing them to the lifelong skill of preparing food for themselves. For your young baker or chef, outfit them with everything they need to hone their skills in the kitchen.

Choose miniature kitchen utensils for your kid, including a child-sized rolling pin, whisk, and spatula. You can also find child-safe knives, cutters, bench scrapers, peelers, and scissors.
An apron just for them means that they’re ready to make discoveries in the kitchen! To encourage them further in their culinary pursuits, opt for a child-size chef’s jacket and hat.
A cookbook with simple recipes is the perfect way to encourage your child’s skills, including following directions and reading comprehension.
To complete the set, purchase a gift card to a local grocery store so they can buy their own ingredients after picking out a recipe from their new cookbook.

A young girl wears green striped pajamas and lays on the floor in front of a Christmas tree while drawing a snowflake. Next to her sits a blue Outside the Box Creation box with a red bow fixed to the corner.

Subscription Boxes

Outside the Box Creation makes a great Christmas gift for your homeschooler! The Art Box contains expertly designed art lessons and all supplies needed to explore a new art technique through video tutorials, illustrated guides, and a coordinating book that ties everything together. The Outside the Box Insider’s Club is a monthly digital membership that includes videos, downloadable curriculum/project plans, and tips to make it easy for parents to do art regularly with their kids!

Furthermore, your child may be eligible for state funding to pay for their art curriculum, making it an even sweeter deal!

2024 Gift Guides

Do you have an elementary-aged girl in your life? Thriving Home compiled a list of gift ideas for girls that they’ve used in their own homes to help girls be imaginative and grow holistically. For boys, check out this list.

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By giving gifts that encourage learning and creativity, you can help your homeschooled child thrive. Happy holidays!