Kindergarten Graduation Gifts Under $25 Featuring Award-Winning Educational Toys

Anne Wright
Kindergarten gifts can congratulate the little scholars and prepare them for lifetime learning. These are 10 educational toys all costing under $25 that provide important lessons in art, science, and etiquette.

Magic School Bus Going Green Science Kit: This kindergarten graduation gift features children's favorite characters from the TV show guiding them through environmental science experiments in recycling, composting, and more. ($19.97)

Erupting, Sparkling, Fizzing Fun Science Kit: Kids can make glow sticks and mini volcanoes with this kit, and learn the chemistry behind the special movie effects they love. ($13.97)

Disgusting Science Kit: Kids love gross things, and this educational toy will help them love chemistry and biology while they are growing friendly bacteria and making fake blood. ($19.97)

Magnetic Animals Habitats Set: Kids can develop their imaginations and motor skills with this magnetic board featuring 3 habitats and 38 animals. It's a great tool for talking about conservation and nature lessons. ($18.97)

Color Mixing Glasses: These kindergarten graduation gifts are ideal for teaching your budding artist about primary colors and color combinations. The sturdy child sized eye glass frames include 8 colored lenses to switch and mix. ($7.97)

Giant World Atlas: Reading maps teaches thinking skills as well as geography. These colorful laminated maps include fun facts about history, different cultures, and the natural world. ($16.97)

Piano Pal Hippo: This educational toy won the highest rating from the Canadian Toy Testing Council. Kids will develop motor skills and music appreciation playing with this purple plastic hippo. His bottom teeth play the C-major scale and his top teeth have pre-recorded songs for singing along with him. ($23.97)

French Uni Verse of Song: Recommended by Parent's Choice, this CD is a fun and easy way to practice foreign language skills. It includes 30 selections with French vocabulary lessons and well loved songs such as Alouette and Frere Jacques. ($10.97)

PC Playbook: This educational toy was voted the top toy of the year by Creative Child Magazine. It looks like a real laptop and comes with 5 learning activities including spelling, vocabulary, and thinking skills. ($19.97)

Manners Teaching Game: This interactive board game may be the important kindergarten graduation gift of all. It's won multiple awards including the iParent Media Award and Creative Child Magazine's Best Game of the Year. It's a funny and effective approach to character development and etiquette. ($24.97)

These kindergarten graduation gifts are all fun and educational toys for under $25.

Published by Anne Wright

Freelance writer and longtime student of Buddhism and nonprofit professional. As an AC Featured Arts & Entertainment Contributor, she draws on her experience in development and managerial positions with n...  View profile

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  • Ranee Wright3/29/2010

    Wonderful ideas!

  • Taylor Rios3/29/2010

    The Magic School Bus! I didn't know they came out with toys with that theme. I remember watching the show with my oldest daughter when she was little

  • R. K. LoBello3/29/2010

    I'll bet they really go for that 'disgusting science kit':)

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