The Best Gifts for Siblings - By Category
We often get asked for gift ideas suitable for siblings or mixed age groups.
People want to gift one item that multiple children can share - and sometimes there's a gap in the ages - so they want something that will appeal to younger and older children.
If you're looking for a gift like that OR you just want a gift that will be played with for years because it appeals to multiple ages - check out our top ideas:
People want to gift one item that multiple children can share - and sometimes there's a gap in the ages - so they want something that will appeal to younger and older children.
If you're looking for a gift like that OR you just want a gift that will be played with for years because it appeals to multiple ages - check out our top ideas:
Games
These games are great for siblings or children of mixed ages because they’re fun and easy to play. They all involve movement or imitation and no-reading required.
- Chasing Fireflies - Two teams - each team hides a jar of 5 glowing fireflies (one set is blue and one set is green). The team to find all the fireflies first, wins
- Go Oink - like go fish but instead of asking for a number, you make the noise of the animal you want, i.e. "do you have any moooooo"?"
- Kids Scavenger Hunt - a variety of scavenger hunt cards. You can choose easier cards for younger children.
- Picture Charades - no reading necessary, just act out the picture on the card.
Click here to view our entire collection of games
Play Dough & Play Dough Accessories
Playdough encourages creativity in children of various ages, allowing each child to explore and create at their own developmental level. Its open-ended nature fosters social interaction and collaborative play, making it an ideal tool for mixed-age groupings.
Building Toys
Building toys are great for children of all ages because younger children can build simpler structures while older children can tackle more intricate designs. This flexibility accommodates a wide range of abilities and interests, encouraging cooperative play and shared learning experiences among children.
- Magna-Tiles - the original magnetic building blocks (plus we have the new microMags, perfect for travel)
- Squigz - a fun building toy with added sensory elements, great for travel and in the bath.
- Unit Blocks - the original block set. So simple and open-ended that a variety of ages will enjoy them.
- Stix - for families that have or might already have basic blocks, these are a little different and could easily work with any existing block sets. My kids love these!
- Marble Run - a simple, sturdy and easy to marble run appeals to most children and has a great price point for this sturdy set.
Pretend Play Sets
Pretend Play toys are great for children of all ages - just add imagination! Have a tea party, pretend you’re going to the doctor or dentist or make a pretend meal for your family and friends. The possibilities are endless with pretend play toys and children of different ages will find their own meaningful ways to play.
Active Games
Active and outdoor toys are great for mixed-age groups because they encourage physical activity that can be enjoyed by children of different ages and energy levels. They also promote cooperative play and teamwork, helping kids of all ages to interact, have fun, and stay active together.
Tents & Forts
Play Tents and Forts provide a shared, imaginative space where children of different ages can play together. They encourage cooperative play, creativity, and communication, inviting children of all ages to explore their imaginations.
- Play Tents
- Make-a-Fort Explorer Kit - really easy to set up, take down, and store away
- Barumba Play Couch - pricy but well loved by fort-building kids'
I hope that helps!
