When you're shopping for holiday gifts for kids 4-8, things really start getting fun. So many opportunities to help them learn, help them play, help them dream, help them grow into the amazing humans they're meant to be.
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Be sure to visit our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide posts and our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide posts for even more fabulous gift ideas
including 50+ cool gifts for kids and teens, all under $15
Christmas ornament painting kit
(item no longer available)
A craft (with your help) that becomes decor that becomes an heirloom.
$20. Image To Imprint
Related: Cool craft kits for creative kids who want to make their own gifts
DIY holiday gifts that kids can make
An amazing ride-on-toy
The Bennett Balance Bike (item no longer available) is perfect for early riders up to about 6 and meant to be passed down.
The Microkickboarrd Mini Deluxe scooter from one of our favorite indie businesses, has light-up LED wheels and lots of color options. Good luck choosing!
$300, Heritage Bicycles; $99, Maisonette
DIY necklace beading kit
From a lovely mom-run Brooklyn company, this is a grownup-style jewelry kit, only it's made for kids. (With your help, of course.) The necklace is just as beautiful as the time you get to spend together making it.
$25, Saskia
Family Christmas pajama set
Buy each organic cotton piece separate, in whatever size you need.
$18 and up, Primary
Handmade Waldorf-style cherrywood play castle
For hours of creative play, no chargers or outlets necessary. Bliss!
$249, Palumba Camden Rose
Related: Cool handmade toys for kids, for a back-to-basics holiday
Personalized doctor name tag
Because who wouldn't want to be a healthcare hero during pretend play? Also check out this shop's play bandages and full doctor kit.
$12, Giggles of Love
Coco Art Print
For even if I’m far away, I hold you in my heart. I sing a secret song to you, each night we are apart...
$19, Bar10 Design
Sugar cookie tree baking kit
Yes, they get to eat their craftsmanship when they're done!
$34, Tadpole
Related: Our favorite mason jar food gifts that kids can help DIY
Corolle Baby Dolls and Corolle Baby Carriage
From parents' favorite baby doll company (courtesy one of our favorite parent-run toy stores), the dolls are each ultra-soft, ultra-cuddly, and yes, they still smell like vanilla.
$39.99 + $59.99, Magic Beans
Pattern for DIY fabric crown
We adore these crowns that remind boys and girls how much we value strength, courage. and bravery.
$5.99/pattern, Kyla Something
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2020 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide
* Our 10 best gifts for women in 2020
* Our 10 best gifts for men in 2020
* Our 10 best gifts for Hanukkah in 2020
* Our 10 best gifts for grandparents in 2020
* Our 10 best gifts for teens in 2020
* Our 10 best gifts for tweens 9-12 in 2020
* Our 10 best gifts for little kids 4-8 in 2020
* Our 10 best gifts for babies and toddlers in 2020
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