The Best Gift Ideas for 4-Year-Olds (2023)
Looking for the best gift ideas for 4-year-olds?
I have some amazing learning and play toy ideas that will be a HUGE hit! It’s the best feeling to give gifts to kids that they will enjoy and use repeatedly.
Let’s get started with The BEST Gifts for 4-Year-Olds.
#1: Magna-Tiles Magnet Blocks
Magnatiles are one of our favorite toys around here; that’s why I have them at the top of my best gift ideas for 4-year-olds!
We love the Magnatile brand because the blocks are a good size, and they have great magnets to help the blocks stick together.
Ways to Play
A. Build structures
Build amazing structures with Magnatiles! Let your little one’s creative juices flow by allowing them to come up with their own design ideas or help them come up with a plan. Create castles, a car garage for their vehicles, or a home for their toys!
My kids love dinosaurs at the moment! They love building dinosaur cages!
B. Practice letter/number learning
Write on the blocks using a chalk marker! It wipes right off using a wet wipe. Make a letter match or create a number line. Have even more fun by doing this on the dishwasher, fridge, or even the garage door outside!
C. Color Sorting
Work on those fine motor and color-matching skills with this fun sorting activity. It’s SO simple to put together, and the kids will love being able to use kid-friendly tweezers.
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#2: Magic Tracks
This is the perfect gift idea for 4-year-olds! My kids both loved this car track set when they were younger.
The best part about it is that it glows in the dark! Your kids will love seeing the car zoom on the track.
Features of this product
1. It is a 200-piece set that has 10 feet of car tracks. It comes with one light-up race car that has lights inside of it so it can glow.
2. Kids can make their own tracks each time they play! They snap the pieces together so they car can race on the track.
3. The tracks are easy to bend and are flexible, so the kids can make any shape with them!
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#3: Marble Run
Marble Run is a classic toy that never gets old! We got this set a few years ago, and my kids still use it all the time.
It’s a wonderful gift idea for 4-year-olds because it will grow with them too. I love toys that aren’t one-and-done.
Ways to Play
1. Ideas from the book- There is a booklet that shows different designs that you can create for the marbles to go through. These designs can be helpful in the beginning when learning how to work with the blocks with this toy.
2. Create your own- Most of the time, we create our own marble track. What I love about this is that there are a lot of fails in the design. I stated earlier that this is a great toy to practice problem-solving skills. Have your kiddos try to figure out how to fix any issues.
3. Marble races with two towers- Create two separate towers; they can be the same or different, and see which marble can make it to the bottom first! The kids will go WILD for this activity. They won’t want to stop doing it :).
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#4: Scooter
One of my kid’s favorite outdoor toys that they have is their scooter. It’s the perfect gift idea for 4-year-olds.
It’s a great way for kids to get outside and play and get some exercise! It also teaches them how to balance.
Features of this toy
1.One of the best features of this scooter is that it lights up! It also comes in a variety of base colors that you can see on the side of the picture.
2. Here are some important things about the safety features: It has a non-slip foot plate, wide wheels, good steering, and extra grip handlebars.
3. It is foldable, and you can adjust the height for when your child grows! It is meant for ages 3-12 and can hold up to 133lbs.
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#5: Arts and Crafts Kit
If you have a 5-year-old who loves arts and crafts, this set is AMAZING!
This art set has everything you could want when making crafts, art projects, or just creating whatever they want! I love the case everything goes in as well; it’ll help keep things more organized.
Features of this product
What’s included: pom poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, scissors, popsicle sticks, clothespins, feathers, beads, stickers, sequins, string, glitter glue, construction paper, alphabet beads, and buttons.
1. Threading– There are a bunch of bright-colored pipe cleaners and beads in this kit. Practice some fine motor skills by threading the beads on the pipe cleaners! You can even have them find the letters of their name and put them in order on the pipe cleaner.
2. Popsicle stick crafts– Popsicle stick crafts are so fun to make and simple! Create fun faces using the googly eyes and pom-poms!
3. Get creative– Put all the pieces and parts out and let them go to town and create whatever they want to make! Having a kit like this will be exciting for the kids to experiment with new supplies!
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#6: Wall Climber Car
This is one of the top gifts for this year. It is a great gift idea for 4-year-olds because they can watch this car race all over the wall!
They will love exploring this fun and different toy. Adults will even love this one!
Features of this product
1. This car can run on the ground and on the wall, even the ceiling! It can go upside down.
2. It can take quick turns and spins, and it’s easy for kids to be able to control with the controller. You can switch the modes for it to drive on the floor or on the wall/ceiling.
3. It comes with a USB charger and stickers. Place the stickers on the car! Batteries are not included; you need 2 double A’s.
4. No damage happens to the walls or ceiling with this car!
#7: Bluey Keepy Uppy Game
Do you have a kiddo who loves Bluey? Heck, Bluey is a kid’s show that adults even love.
This Bluey game is the perfect game gift idea for 4-year-olds.
Features of this product
1. Bluey Keepy Uppy board game has players use their character paddles to keep the balloon up in the air!
2. The game includes a motorized balloon that flips and spins around the board.
3. Kids bop the balloon with their paddle when it comes around to them to try to block the balloon from knocking down their tokens. They are trying to have the most tokens up at the end of the game.
#8: Fort Building Kit
This fort-building kit is one of the best gift ideas for 4-year-olds!
They will love building their own fort to put their toys in, play, read, and imagine with!
Features of this product
1. The parts that come in this kit are easy to build with and also to disassemble. It comes with 30 magic balls, 64 rods, and 46 extend connectors.
2. Insert the rod into the magic ball to start creating. This is a great building toy for kids too! They can try different ways to build their forts.
3. It also shows different ways how you can build forts!
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#9: Baking Box Kit
I’m not typically interested in subscription boxes. However, this baking subscription box is pretty cool.
If you have a 4-year-old interested in baking, this is a wonderful gift to give them!
Features of this product
1. Each month, you’ll get a kid-friendly recipe with pre-measured ingredients! This is my favorite part because that can be the hardest part about teaching kids how to bake/cook.
2. The box is delivered right to your door each month. There are also pre-recorded videos that your child can watch for baking tips!
3. The recipes are easy for kids to understand, and there are also pictures that go along with them to make it easier for them.
4. What a fun gift to have memories and experiences with each month!
#10: Training Wheel Bike
My kids love riding their bikes every day after school. This is a wonderful gift idea for 4-year-olds to learn how to ride a bike.
Learning to ride on training wheels is easy with this safe and sporty bike. Training wheels can also be removed when kids are ready for the next step.
Features of this product
1. There are a variety of color options available for this bike with training wheels! It has a sporty and fun look to it.
2. The bike has patent-sealed bearing for smooth pedaling. Training wheels come with 12/14/16 inch bikes. It is easy to learn how to ride and maintain balance!
3. There is a water bottle holder, an adjustable seat, and handlebars so when the kids grow they can continue to use the bike.
4. It is easy to assemble. It comes 95% of the way assembled; there are just a few steps needed, and the tools are provided with the bike to finish setting up.
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#11: Microphone Portable
My kids LOVE to sing! This portable microphone is so much fun for them to carry around. Plus, you don’t have to hook it up to a karaoke machine or anything.
This makes the list of the best gift ideas for 4-year-olds because the kids can even record songs and then sing to them!
Features of this product
1. Play or record any song! You can even play songs on Spotify, Pandora, or whatever music app you use, record them, and then sing!
2. It has great sound quality, and you can even change your voice with the five different sound effects! Your 4-year-old will LOVE this feature.
3. It’s a Bluetooth microphone, so you can just charge it, and it’ll work for up to 8 hours!
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#12: Vet Play Kit
Kids love imaginative play! This vet kit is adorable and is a great open-ended gift idea for 4 year olds.
I love open-ended toys because kids can play something different each time they get this toy out.
Features of this product
1. This vet kit is a 24-piece set with a stuffed animal dog and cat, pretend play vet medical equipment, and a tote bag for easy storage.
2. This vet set includes a stethoscope, thermometer, syringe, ear scope, tweezers, clamp, cast, bandages, “treatments,” “ointments,” and a reusable double-sided checklist for office visits.
3. Kids can even use the doctor tools for other imaginative play!
#13: The Floor is Lava Game
Kids LOVE The Floor is Lava! It’s a great game that kids up and moving. It’s a wonderful gift idea for 4-year-olds to play inside or outside!
They will love playing this game with family and friends.
Features of this game
1. You get a game spinner, different sizes of foam jumping stones, and challenge cards.
2. It’s a great indoor game that kids will love in the winter or summer, and you can take it outside.
3. When the kids spin the spinner, they have to jump to that color. If there is a question mark, there are challenges that they have to do!
#14: Stomp Rockets
Stomp rockets are always so much fun! It’s a great outdoor gift idea for 4-year-olds.
The kids will love watching to see how high their rockets go!
Features of this product
1. Kids will love playing outdoors with this fun rocket launcher. It’s totally safe, and it is made of foam rockets.
2. The base is durable, and kids can play for hours with it!
3. The rockets can go up to 100 ft in the air. Kids can even do this inside because of the safe and soft materials- but I would choose to do it outside :).
#15: Water Bottle Decorating Kit
Here is a fun and crafty gift idea for 4-year-olds. Your child will love decorating their water bottle and using it afterward!
Kids will love the bright and colorful gems that they can add to their water bottles.
Features of this product
1. It comes with four sheets of sparkly rhinestone gems to add to the water bottle. There are over 100 gems!
2. Kids can create their own fun designs on the water bottle. There are also different colors and designs to choose from.
3. The water bottle is high quality; it doesn’t leak and is aluminum BPA-free.
#16: Bug Habitat
My son loves insects. He is fascinated by them and always wants to learn more.
This bug set is the PERFECT gift idea for 4-year-olds. Kids can capture bugs, learn more about them, and then release them.
Features of this product
1. There is a container that kids can place the bugs in after they catch them to watch them. It comes with a net, scoop scissors, and tweezers to make it easy and fun to catch.
2. There is also a magnifying viewer to see the bugs closer in the container.
3. There is also a learning guide that comes along with the kit.
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#17: Disney Dress Up Dolls
This gift idea for 4-year-olds is adorable because they can change each of the Disney Princesses into another outfit!
When my daughter was 4, she loved small dolls like this. We played for hours with these.
Features of this product
1. The dolls are 3.3 inches tall! They will love how small they are and that they can hold them in their hands.
2. This pack comes with 12 Disney Princesses! Cinderella, Aurora, Tiana, Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Belle, Pocahontas, Snow White, Mulan, Ariel, and Merida.
3. Each of the princesses comes with a different outfit that the kids can change them into for more imaginative play.
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#18: Giant Bubble Wand Kit
What kid doesn’t love huge bubbles? This outdoor toy is a great gift idea for 4-year-olds.
Every time we go somewhere, and there are bubble wands, my kids just flock to them. So, we decided to get our own to have some fun outside!
Features of this product
1. These bubble wands make HUGE bubbles! It has two handles the kids can hold with a strong string.
2. The bubble solution is non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and biodegradable.
3. It also comes with five refill solution packs! This is perfect for summer fun and parties.
#19: Squishmallows
My kids are obsessed with Squishmallows. This is the best gift idea for 4-year-olds because it’s a mystery box, which they will even love more! Kids love the mystery surprises.
This is such a cute and colorful collection of stuffed animals!
Features of this product
1. There are 5 Squishmallows that come in the mystery box. You won’t know which ones you get! They are each 5″.
2. These cute and cuddly stuffed animals that kids can take with them on the go or use right at home.
3. There are 20 that you can collect! Click on the link below the product that I listed to see the full list.
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#20: Brain Flakes
One of our favorite toys we have here at home is brain flakes. My son has these in his preschool class, and he asked for them as a gift, and they were a great choice!
I love open-ended toys like this; the possibilities for building are endless.
Features of this product
1. There are 500 flakes that come in this set. There is an idea booklet for kids to look at to create specific things, or they can create on their own.
2. There is a container to place the flakes back into for easy storage.
3. These are great for kids to build with on their own, or they can create with others to make big structures!
#21: Foil Fun Art Set
This is such a fun art activity for kids! Plus, it’s mess-free, which is always helpful.
Kids are amazed by this fun foil activity. It’s a wonderful gift idea for 4-year-olds.
Features of this product
1. There are 7 Foil Fun-themed boxes that you can choose to create! We love this animal set the most.
2. There are 100+ colorful foam stickers, 100 color foil sheets, 10 picture canvases, googly eyes, and an instructional manual included in the box.
3. Simply place the colorful sheets on the stickers and watch them turn that color! The kids LOVE it.
4. Perfect on the go! Great for restaurants, in the car, airplane, or other places you may go.
#21: LEGO Duplo Construction Set
LEGO’s are so much fun for kids to play with. They are actually at the top of my kids lists this year.
I love this gift idea for 4-year-olds because they can start learning how to build LEGO’s on their own.
Features of this product
1. In this set, kids will get the blocks to build a wrecking ball crane, dump truck, and abandoned house, 3 worker minifigures, and fun accessories for pretend role-play
2. Kids can play with this set by swinging the wrecking ball to demolish the house! Then they can replace the wrecking ball with a bucket to scoop items into the dump truck.
3. This set is for 4+ so kids can learn to follow the directions on how to build LEGO’s.
#22: Pete the Cat Books
Looking for a gift idea for 4-year-olds to help them learn how to read? Pete the Cat books are perfect for this age group.
They will be entertained by the stories, and they are a great first-reading book set for kids.
Features of this product
1. There are 5 books that come in this set. They are 8×8 books, so they are easy to take along places.
2. The books that are included are Pete the Cat: Construction Destruction, Pete the Cat: Cavecat Pete, Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete, Pete the Cat: Go Pete Go!, and Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map.
3. Pete the Cat books are best for kids in preschool and third grade! It’s a wonderful beginning reader book set.
#23: Interactive Globe
Here’s another educational gift idea for 4-year-olds that they will LOVE!
This interactive globe has an app that goes along with it so your kids can learn and explore each area of the globe.
Features of this product
1. Inside the app, it’s full of visual storytelling, music, animal facts, world quizzes, globe puzzles, and challenges
2. This helps build skills in geography, environmental sciences, culture, and social science.
3. It also includes a passport with stickers and stamps!
4. It doesn’t include a tablet or phone. But it’s compatible with most phones and tablets.
#24: Magnatiles Dinosaurs
Here’s another great product by Magna-Tiles! These would go along with the blocks that were listed as my number 1 gift idea for 4-year-olds!
Your kids will love playing and creating with these magnet dinosaurs!
Features of this product
1. In this box, you get a T-Rex, Brachiosaurus, Stegosaur, Triceratops and Pteranodon. They are all magnetic figurines
2. These dinosaurs are not available in other Magnatile sets! This is an exclusive set.
3. Each of the dinosaurs has moveable parts so kids can play and imagine.
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#25: Toniebox Audio Player
A toniebox is an audio player that tells stories and sings songs. This is such a fun gift idea for 4-year-olds!
There are also different Tonieboxes available, I just love these Disney characters, so I chose this one!
Features of this product
1. When you put a character on top of the Toniebox, it starts telling a story! Each character has their own themed story and songs.
2. This set comes with the audio box and 5 Tonies (Simba, Pooh, Woody, Lightning Mcqueen, and the dog content Tonie.
3. You can also collect other Tonies separately!
#26: Search and Find Activity Pack
My kids are 6 and 9, and they still love our Search and Find activity box! that’s when you know that this is a great gift for 4-year-olds!
We first got this set when the kids were smaller, and it’s still one of their favorites and it’s stayed good.
Features of this product
1. There are 12 repeatable activities that help children build their vocabulary while learning!
2. This set includes 6 double-sided activity mats, 2 dry-erase pens, 1 Duster cloth, and 1 Achievement Certificate.
3. Kids can learn and build their vocabulary with the mats on the amusement park, camp, outer space, jungle safari, vegetable market, under the ocean, restaurant, medical Center, and farm.
Final Thoughts and Conclusion
I hope you were able to find some great gift ideas for 4-year-olds in this article! I’d love to hear what your favorite gift is for this age.
Happy Shopping!
Deena
