The 25+ best Hanukkah gifts for kids of all ages

Introduce your youngest to the Aleph bet with a classic set of blocks! Made from sustainable Michigan basswood, each wooden block is embossed with two Hebrew letters as well as a number and animal with its Hebrew translation. They’re so beautifully crafted they make as great a toy as they do nursery decor.

Outfitting the whole crew in matching holiday jammies is practically a mandate these days. We’re big fans of Hanna Andersson for their fun patterns and undeniable quality. Prices start at $35.20

Start the festivities off by giving them their very own menorah to “light”—with none of the stress of actual candles. Made by Kyrgyzstan artists in a remote region of the country, it’s certain to become an instant family heirloom.

Retelling the amazing Hanukkah story is so important—and so fun! This beautifully illustrated book will capture the attention of everyone in the family, and will be sure to be part of your yearly traditions.

The sweetest gift to celebrate their first Hanukkah! The colorful xylophone pulls double duty as a musical instrument and a menorah all in one.

Personalized with their name, this book easily becomes part of annual traditions. It tells the story of Hanukkah, incorporating their name into the story and illustrations–a story they’ll delight in hearing year after year.

From their first tastes of latkes to catching drool, this festive handkerchief bib is practical gift giving at its finest.

With gorgeous knit details on one side and cozy soft fleece on the other, this sweet stroller blanket from Rifle Paper Co. will be cherished for years to come. And you can even personalize it with their name!

You may already have a menorah, but is it hand painted by your kiddos? Probably not. An ideal gift for night one, the Hanukkah Activity Set from Super Smalls comes with a ceramic menorah and paint and stickers for decorating as they see fit. It also has an activity booklet filled with jokes and trivia to accompany their crafting time.

Since storytelling is an integral part of the Jewish tradition, the Yoto Mini Player makes a particularly thoughtful gift for the holiday. The super portable (and screen free!) audio player allows kids to listen to a huge and ever-growing library of bestselling audiobooks, music and singalongs, educational activities and kids podcasts through super cool content cards they can insert themselves. It even comes with a record your own card that’s perfect for personalized books they can’t get enough of.

Sure, you could mess around with royal icing and highly breakable crackers or you could enjoy your afternoon and pick up this magnetic set instead.

What better gift to celebrate the Festival of Lights than a sweet little night light? These colorful pals light up with a press of their tummy and can stay on for an hour or indefinitely. (And if it gets them to stay in bed a little longer, consider it an extra miracle.)

Made from supremely soft organic cotton, this short sleeve tee is perfectly photo-ready.

Cutting, chopping and prepping fruits and veggies is a great way to get little ones involved in cooking the holiday’s traditional family recipes (with supervision of course). This set from the classic French brand Opinel offers the real thing with safety measures that keep it age-appropriate.

What better way to end a night of festivities than with a calming bath? The all-natural gold-dusted bath balm from Musee wraps them in the soothing scent of vanilla and cedar and features a surprise inside as it melts away. (It’s a dreidel!)

This kids’ dreidel kit comes with everything you need for an evening of fun playing this historic and delightful game—dreidel, coins and a carrying case to keep it all together. Its BPA-free wood makes it an instant heirloom-quality piece you’ll treasure for years to come.

From building cognitive skills like problem solving, critical thinking and concentration to improving memory and building confidence, chess is more than just a board game. And while it can obviously be played at a super high level, it’s not hard to get started with the basics. This innovative approach can teach even the youngest players (and their parents!) through a set of action cards to learn the moves and powers of each piece. As they get the hang of it, you can ditch the cards and play without them.

The Air Fort inflates in just 30 seconds—no building required—but it will entertain them for hours and hours. All you need is an air fan to get it going. Think of all the creativity and magic that will happen in this air fort.

Few things feel more miraculous that spotting a rainbow. But instead of waiting for one outside, bring them inside with this solar-powered rainbow maker. Just place it on your sunniest window to power the solar panel and watch as the prisms rotate to send tiny colorful miracles dancing across the room.

Filled with beads and charms that each hold a special meaning (Chai to symbolize life and the good things to come, a Star of David to symbolize Jewish pride and identity and a Hamsa for hope, peace and protection), this jewelry kit from Supersmalls is sure to keep them busy. It comes with everything they’ll need to make two bracelets or one fantastic statement necklace.

Keep them entertained with a simple craft that’s fun and festive. This shrink art kit comes with supplies to make 18 different Hanukkah-themed baubles they can keep or give as gifts.

Let the light in through these pretty DIY suncatchers. With ten colors of meltable resin and three fun shapes, it makes for a cozy crafternoon.😉

Learning has never been so cool with this colorfully illustrated magazine that focuses on historical moments but makes them attainable and fascinating for our elementary school kids. They’ll give you a story of one historical figure and then gives kids the full context around who they were and what world they lived in. They explore topics like the race to space and the rivalry between Tesla and Edison. Individual issues start at $17.95

I just love the way a puzzle can magically bring the family together–especially during the holidays. This craving-inducing 750 piece puzzle might take a bit more than eight nights, but who’s counting? The high quality matte pieces are made from recycled paper and come packaged in the most authentic-looking cookie tin!

Kids will get to mix science and art as they grow their own habitat in this terrarium kit. We love that it glows in the dark at night and the chia and wheat grass seeds grow within a few days–a feat which does feel a bit miraculous, doesn’t it?

Three models in one set! LEGO makes a great Shabbat activity and with three ways to build, this particular set will thrill them over and over.

Light up their space with the most epic photo wall of all time. 17 feet of battery-powered fairy lights make the perfect place to display their favorite photos.